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The first book dedicated to the career and creations of esteemed fashion designer Norman Norell, the man hailed as the "Dean of American Fashion" by the New York Times.Norman Norell (1900-1972) - the first American designer to employ couture techniques, refined workmanship, and luxurious fabrics - made dresses, coats, and suits that critics deemed "the equal of Paris," earning him the sobriquet "the American Balenciaga" and forever changing perceptions about New York's Seventh Avenue garment industry.Norell showed the world that American design could climb to great heights by producing collection after collection that was both elegant and practical. He singlehandedly shaped the character of the ready-to-wear industry and served as a role model to younger generations of American designers.