Behind the Seams

Dolly Parton (1946-2026). “A voice who was a soundtrack to our lives… Dolly Parton's music travelled across generations, her talent crossed genres …. She’ll be remembered for the songs, the stories and the philanthropy, but perhaps most of all for being so completely and apologetically herself.” Today, Radio 4.

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'Behind the Seams isn't only a peek into her wardrobe; it's also a look into her generous heart' Harper’s Bazaar

'I value my freedom to look like and be my own true self more than anything else, and I hope this book will also give you the confidence to look like and be the person you want to be. Whoever you are, be that! And enjoy your journey behind the seams' DOLLY

A beautifully illustrated celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style, in her own words. She shares personal stories and 450 full-coloUr photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive.

Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes - she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.