1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years, 1952-1962

“Rarely, if ever, has this reader come across a book of this genre that was as thoroughly annotated, enlightening, informative and just incredible on so many different levels.”

-New York journal of books 

“Having poured over the 220 issues of the magazine edited by Daves, Tuite has organized her own book into eight sections focused on subjects from cocktail dressing to culture that demonstrate the breadth of Daves’s interests.”

-Vogue.com

“Through archival images, essays and letters, “1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years, 1952-1962” by Rebecca C. Tuite traces the tidal shift at the essential magazine during the editorship of Jessica Daves, who not only featured fashion but also the cultural output of artists and literary figures, laying the groundwork for the brand that still thrives today.”

-LOS ANGELES TIMES

“1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years is an absolutely must read for anyone who has a thirst for fashion history in addition to those who may not know the name Jessica Daves […] A tip of the hat goes to Rebecca C. Tuite who has finally aimed that klieg light on one of the stars of fashion during a time when fashion was becoming international. 1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years is a gift to all readers who adore fashion’s roots including how printed media such as Vogue and Bazaar became fashion bibles for women all over the world.”

-NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS

“THE BEST BOOKS OF THE WEEK: If you’ve got a fashionista on your gift list, this coffee table tome takes a beautiful look at the years 1952-1962 under Jessica Daves, one of only seven editors in chief in the history of American Vogue.”

-NEW YORK POST