New Book Explores Marjorie Merriweather Post's Fashion Legacy
Set to debut on September 8, 2026, 'The Fashion and Style of Marjorie Merriweather Post' is a collaboration between Rizzoli Electa and Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Written by Megan J. Martinelli, who serves as the curator for apparel, jewelry, accessories, and textiles at Hillwood, this 200-page book features new photography by Alex Braun and Mark Finkenstaedt. It also includes a foreword by Kate Markert, the executive director of Hillwood. The book delves into Post's extensive fashion collection, highlighting numerous garments, jewelry pieces, and accessories from the late 19th century through the 1960s, all while framing it within the context of American fashion and decorative arts.
Key facts
- Book title: 'The Fashion and Style of Marjorie Merriweather Post'
- Publisher: Rizzoli Electa, in partnership with Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Author: Megan J. Martinelli, curator at Hillwood
- Photographers: Alex Braun and Mark Finkenstaedt
- Foreword by Kate Markert, executive director of Hillwood
- Release date: September 8, 2026
- Book length: 200 pages
- Collection spans late 19th century through 1960s
Entities
Artists
- Marjorie Merriweather Post
- Megan J. Martinelli
- Alex Braun
- Mark Finkenstaedt
- Kate Markert
Institutions
- Rizzoli Electa
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens