PhotoSay what you want about Joan Rivers, but she always had impeccable timing. In a kind of cosmic joke she would have been the first to appropriate, the publication of “Joan Rivers Confidential” comes on the heels of the demise of her signature television series, “Fashion Police,” which has been limping along without her, in spirit if not in body, since she died a little more than three years ago. Affectionately compiled by her screen-sharing daughter, Melissa Rivers, and her onetime producer and longtime pal Scott Currie the book also charts her love of fashion, evident from the very start. Photo“Before Joan, women were supposed to look like comedians, almost like clowns,” Mr. Currie said, citing Phyllis Diller with her wacky cigarette holder, crazy hair and the exaggerated long gloves. To have a man look down your dress and compliment you on your shoes.”Ms. Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky, had a trademark style — L.B.D.

Source: New York Times November 01, 2017 18:00 UTC