Jeffrey Felner

Jeffrey Felner has been a lifelong and dedicated participant in the Fashion Business. He has been involved in almost every facet of product development and sales.

Mr. Felner’s career highlights span from working at Miriam Haskell as V.P. of Merchandising and Design, to Design Director of TIMEX licensed decorative clocks, in command of a $15 million business. He has been involved in apparel, accessories, buying and selling, retail and wholesale.

Presently, he is a continuing contributor for several online sites including examiner.com as well as a book reviewer. It’s all about fashion!

Book Reviews by Jeffrey Felner

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Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse is not only the title of this book but also its raison d’être accompanying the exhibition of the same name, currently at the Los Angeles County Mu

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Within the world of fashion there are very few designers/brands that any fashion aficionado would consider royalty, and even fewer who have continually and unerringly adhered to their brand’s DNA;

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Having already read The World According to Karl Lagerfeld, this reader was almost positive that the World According to Christian Dior would be nothing like the former.

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The Fendi Set proffers an extraordinary opportunity for fashion aficionados to see and understand how Kim Jones has created a place for himself and for the heritage brand that he now helms

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A 40th anniversary rates a celebration, and that is exactly we have been invited to attend.

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Merci Madison Cox green lighted this project and gave the authors complete access to all things Saint Laurent. YSL LEXICON is a priceless entry into the genre of fashion history.

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Within this genre of fashion monographs, heritage brands are usually associated with clothing or jewelry.

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The prospective reader should be aware upfront that reading this enormous biography requires a commitment on their part.

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There are few, if any, of the legendary heritage brands that can compare or compete with what Cartier has produced during its 175 years of operation.

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Any avid reader of the fashion genre can attest to the fact that the category is rife with biographies of the great designers, but there are scant few within the category of autobiography.

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Spanning two centuries, Jacob Gallagher and the Phaidon editors reveal their collective take on the most influential designers, brands, photographers, models, stylists, art directors, editors, medi

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Versace: The Complete Collections is the chronological chronicle of two Versaces: Gianni, the eponymous founder, and his sister, Donatella, who took up the reins after Gianni’s untimely de

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It is about time that this man is celebrated and recognized with a book devoted to his extraordinary talents.

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After a quick perusal through Amazon, this reader found well over 20 titles devoted to Christian Dior, the man, the brand, and just about any tangential subject attached to the name, including his

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Elizabeth Block has written about fashion with a decidedly unique perspective.

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This book is all about high heels, as is evidenced by the title, told by Frank Rispoli via approximately 110 photographs.

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Paris is a good idea anytime—especially when you have Marin Montagut as your tour guide through a city that defines style, fashion, history, and imagination.

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Dior and Roses is a commemorative catalogue for an exhibition that began in May of this year and will end at the end of October.

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a three-decades-long time capsule of the voices of the youth culture and what was on their minds . . .”

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"Be prepared for both an evolutionary tale as well as a mapping of Lhuillier's trajectory for both brand and designer—all told with brief text and out-of-this-world images.

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The prospective reader might be led astray by the title of the book thinking that this is a catalog or the reprise presentation of Dior’s retrospective that took place at the Musée des Arts Décorat

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After plodding through the 170 odd pages of The United States of Fashion: A New Atlas of American Style, this reader is completely confused and finds its timing somewhat pandering

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Persona is the ultimate and quintessential definition of the genre classified as coffee table books.

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The cover of this fashion chronicle is an iconic and historic image of Beverly Johnson wearing a turnout by Scott Barrie and lensed by Francesco Scavullo. Mr.

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Marnie Fogg has presented a meticulously researched chronicle in The Dress: 100 Ideas that Changed Fashion, but the fashion reader immersed in the world of fashion might take issue with so

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Albert Watson: Creating Photographs is a soft cover book that is hardly a coffee table book.

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Call it a celebration, a fortieth anniversary gift, a visual chronicle of one of the most controversial fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries . . . Vivienne Westwood.

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Marimekko: The Art of Printmaking is a celebration for one of the most renowned and recognizable “créateurs” of the last and present centuries.

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United Arrows serves as a chronicle, a diary of sorts, about a revolution and the trajectory of a retailer and brand that have been in business for 30 years in Tokyo.

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Before the reader even opens Stones of Grand Bazaar: Meváris Jewellery from Istanbul, he or she will have a definite expectation regarding the subject matter.

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Dan Jones has meticulously researched and almost surgically documented Diana’s adult life (pre, during, and post marriage to Prince Charles) by offering the reader a “menu” of what she wore, when s

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Most savvy and informed fashion readers will be ecstatic with the content of The Perfect Imperfection of Golden Goose.

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A vast majority of devoted and knowledgeable readers or fashion followers could easily say it was the best of the times, it was the worst of times!

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Naty Abascal: The Eternal Muse flings open the closet doors of Señora Abascal that contains treasures from the ’60s thru the present time and designed by everyone from Azzedine to Zuhair.

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The unique aspects of Bill Cunningham Was There is that he can easily be considered in any or all of the categories that comprise the genre of photography: designer, muse, and per

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Any movie goer, magazine reader, or fashion aficionado knows that fashion plays an essential and integral part of the storyline in any film.

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Aahh . . . the halcyon days of the ’70s when New York City and the world was planet disco.

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The reader of this exquisitely rendered monograph is in for quite a surprise.

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Anyone who will read this monograph will be much more interested in the haute joaillerie than in the very well researched and enlightening text that accompanies the jaw dropping photos of Cartier’s

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John Galliano states in the Foreword of Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion “you are working with the most talented people in the industry to produce excellence, to create this moment.”

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It would be a safe assumption that the name Frédéric Zaavy is known only to a select few who have dedicated and immersed themselves into the art and craft of haute joallerie and gemology.

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There is a great discrepancy in what awaits the reader of Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Design since what you might expect is nothing at all compared to the reality of its content.

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It is a rare occurrence when a dedicated and extremely well-informed fashionphile runs across a book about a creator that they have never heard of before.

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If you are a compulsive and devoted fashionphile, there is always some little morsel of information or quote that can be found in a fashion book no matter how many books you have read about a parti

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A chameleon is defined as a person who often changes his or her beliefs or behavior in order to please others or to succeed.

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“unexpected treasure of a book . . .”

“Without hats there is no civilization.”
—Christian Dior

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The starring attraction here is supposed to be the jewelry that has been created under the watchful eye of Victoire de Castellane who has been the sole “mistress” of Dior Joaillerie since its incep

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Vintage Rolex: The Largest Collection in the World is an ode, a love letter, and a paean to family tradition while also being a celebration of the longevity of the Rolex brand.

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To say that Naeem Khan is a man of the cloth is an understatement and not to be confused with the usual meaning of the phrase.

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This is one of those books that requires a thirst for the past glories of what life was once all about for a small-town boy who “made good” in New York City.

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Incontrovertibly Philip Gefter did his homework when it came to writing about the lives, both professional and personal, of Richard Avedon.

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While the title, Anatomy of Style, may be quite alluring and magnetic, the content of Sophie Gachet’s latest effort is somewhat questionable and certainly one not aimed at an audience of s

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Brace yourself, because if you, as the prospective reader, are waiting for another mega-sized coffee table monograph then you will be disappointed.

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The subtitle to Beautiful Creatures is Jewelry Inspired by The Animal Kingdom, but prepare yourself to see some of the most spectacular jewelry ever produced whose jumping off poi

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There was a time (1960–1970) in the fashion cycle when the likes of Capucci, Fabiani, Sorelle Fontana, Simonetta, Galitzine, and Forquet were leaders in Italy’s answer to France’s haute couture; th

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Shoes, as a facet of fashion, have been sometimes seen by the fashion world as an art form.

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The most important aspect of Harper's Bazaar: First in Fashion is that it serves as a catalogue for a museum show that took place in Paris at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs.

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“Don’t take fashion shows too seriously!”

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Once Upon a Diamond is most definitely more than a history of family jewels.

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Gems is a journey through time for those who possess a neverending curiosity not just about the finished product, jewelry, but how each creative expression came to be from the time the raw

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“Fashion is not always spelled out in capital letters.”

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“1967 was a vintage year in the history of muses, those extraordinary creatures endowed with an irresistible and mysterious je ne sais quoi that kindles the imagination and inspiration of

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Shaun Leane is a definitive example of the genre on every level.

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Studio 54: Night Magic serves as a catalog for an exhibit that took place at the Brooklyn Museum, which means that the parameters for assessing a book of this type within the genre differ

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The biggest misconception about the fashion business is that it is glamorous and filled with people cut from a precious cloth, pun intended, that few can compare to.

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“While this attention to shoes may seem like a recent development, footwear has been a key feature of dress around the world for millennia and has been used to express a wide range of social ideas,

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What this book represents is something more than just a glossy coffee table offering focused on female designers as it shines a light on many designers who have long been forgotten as well as quite

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A tiara is defined as “a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women.” That may be the dictionary’s definition, but it certainly leaves the field wide open for in

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Merriam Webster dictionary defines memoir as: a narrative composed from personal experience or a history of one’s life.

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Taking Time is absolutely not solely about fashion, nor is this a glossy photography book centered on the oeuvre of the late great Azzedine Alaïa.

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Diana Vreeland was never short on proclamations of fashion and style as well as living life in a most fashionable and particular way.

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Imagine a book about the headiest times in the world of fashion written by someone who does not rely on quotes from dead people or from spectators but instead a book written by someone who was inti

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From the title the prospective reader will expect a history and love letter to the ateliers of Maison Lesage.

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One of the first things that must be considered when reading In Pursuit of Fashion is that there will be repetition of information given that there are three contributing a

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“Skrebneski is a créateur whose artistry extends beyond the lens. He is a master architect of each image as well as a photographer of many moods, people, places . . .

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Jean Patchett was a ubiquitous part of the halcyon days of fashion in the ’50s.

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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.

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This is an incredible monograph that chronicles the rise and family dynamics of one of the most prestigious and internationally known jewelry brands linked to the family that built it “brick by bri

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From the moment you begin to read Dior: Moments of Joy you become aware that this monograph is not like most within the genre.

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This monograph is not a glossy coffee table chronicle of the works of Richard Avedon’s oeuvre of this period.

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Before even opening this book, this reader was wondering what Alan Flusser could possibly bring to the table on the subject of Ralph Lauren. There are few designers who reflect the ubiquity of Mr.

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There are few brick and mortar establishments that can boast a history of more than two centuries, yet Henry Poole & Co.

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Spoiler alert: if you are a fan of Kay Jewelers or Macy’s fine jewelry department or fascinated with Pandora beads, then this book is absolutely not for you!

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Here are some words that immediately came to mind upon finishing John Galliano for Dior: sumptuous, opulent, mesmerizing, all consuming, unimaginable, rapturous, incredible, and one of a k

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For any devoted fashion reader or fashionphile who worships at the holy altar of Miuccia Prada and her eponymous brand, Prada, here is your Holy Grail, Prada: The Complete Fashion Collections.

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Ostensibly The International Best Dressed List: The Official Story is the chronicle and history of the International Best Dressed List, but the prospective reader should be keenly aware th

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If you know who Tim Walker is and you are familiar with his body of work, then you have an inkling of what lies between the covers of this book, but if you are unfamiliar with the oeuvre of Tim Wal

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The very first aspect that must be acknowledged with regard to Diamond Jewelry: 700 Years of Glory and Glamour is that Thames & Hudson has raised the bar for books within this segment

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Daniel Brush: Jewels Sculpture is unlike any other monograph within the genre of fine jewelry.

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For a well-educated fashion reader, a book of this ilk is something that would not normally be on a must-read list.  

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anyone with an interest on fashion, photography, New York City, or Bill Cunningham should run out and buy this book; it is to be cherished.”

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The first names that came to this reader’s mind were Halston and Christian Lacroix, and that reflects this reader’s woeful ignorance as to an almost endless list of designers who have contributed t

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We have all heard the expression that “there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” and in this particular instance that pot is the incredibly spectacular creations from the legendary heritage

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Zandra Rhodes is a perennial.”

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Gold and Gems is a stand-alone monograph within the genre of fine or precious jewelry.

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Grace Kelly became Princess Grace in 1956. Marc Bohan began his position at Maison Christian Dior in 1960.

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Jonathan Daniel Pryce may be professionally categorized as a photographer but he is really a visual storyteller and a chronicler of style, not fashion but style.

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Fashion, including fine jewelry, has its own set of sound bytes, catch phrases, and talking points that highlight and speak to a specific time frame in fashion as well as being the au courant topic

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Coco Chanel was born in 1883 or thereabouts since she never really divulged her age, and she died in 1971.

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Ms. Rochas delivers a gift of fashion history . . .”

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Paris: Fashion Flair is ostensibly about the talent and artistry of its author, Marc-Antoine Coulon, as well as about French fashion.

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Hunks and Heroes: Jim Moore: The GQ Years is a visual extravaganza of Jim Moore’s resume and his 40 years at Gentlemen’s Quarterly, as it was originally named.

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This monograph has a bit of a disconnect between the chosen subjects. The main focus is on brooches with barely a thread of connection between them and badges.

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King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret is a book meant for those who are inclined toward fashion history.

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Almost any fashionphile or Anglophile will recognize the name Norman Hartnell, the designer who wardrobed the princesses and queens of the British Royal monarchy for almost one half century.

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It would be a lie to say that neither the brand name Carnet nor its designer Michelle Ong were familiar to this reviewer, but the name and brand that is familiar is Joel Rosenthal of JAR in Paris,

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Forty years and over eighty collections/shows are what make Yves Saint Laurent: The Complete Haute Couture Collections the quintessential last word in the oeuvre of this designer.

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As a rule, museum fashion exhibits have centered around a facet of fashion that is either tangible, immediately recognizable, or something definitively specific that really doesn’t require any sort

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What is quite extraordinary about Mary Quant is that it explores and examines the fashion tsunami she created in the ’60s.

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William Klein is responsible for lensing some of the most iconic, memorable, legendary and ubiquitous fashion images, so you might be expecting this glamorous coffee table volume that will chronicl

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The astute and prolific fashion reader or the Charles James aficionado will immediately wonder how Charles James: The Couture Secrets of Shape differs from Charles James: Portrait of a

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For as long as fashion has been recorded, there has always been one topic that is ever present and it is whether or not fashion is an art.

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If you are expecting some sort of Sex and the City compilation of stories featuring brands like Blahnik and Louboutin, well then, this is not a book for you.

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“A book that should not be hidden but proudly displayed and offered to others.”

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If you have a notion that everything that needed to be written about the late great Christian Dior and those who succeeded him has been already written, you would be absolutely incorrect in this as

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It is as if Alexandra Palmer has made the impossible possible; she delivers still one more tome that examines Christian Dior: both Maison Christian Dior and the designer Christian Dior.

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“This book is about Farah Khan’s Life Philosophy embracing the most important values of Love, Spirituality, Nature and Roots.

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If your taste in fine jewelry leans more on the traditional, meaning pieces with only “important” stones, of the Harry Winston variety, then Anna Hu: Symphony of Jewels may not be to your

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Not being intimately familiar with the work of Jan Welters, it was easy to have an open mind about what was waiting behind the cover.

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Summer Brennan takes on much more than just the high heel.

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“Benaïm is the grandest of storytellers who pulls you into the subject’s life and makes you believe you, too, were actually eavesdropping on Yves Saint Laurent.”

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In the vernacular of another era, these images would be considered far out or weird but in today’s world of fashion photography they would be considered more the norm than the exception.

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After reading an extremely brief introduction and a very informative single page foreword this book became a visual feast for the imagination.

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Before opening or even contemplating the purchase of this book, know that it covers Balenciaga in its current iteration and not Balenciaga as in The Master of Us All or the designer in all

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Merriam Webster defines coloratura as the elaborate embellishment in vocal music broadly: music with ornate figuration and François Chaille ess

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“Otto Jakob: Ripe Fruit is just this fascinating exploration of art, design, and craftsmanship that can actually be classified as stand-alone within the genre.”

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“This is a treasure of a book from both the visual standpoint and the informational since the images are skillfully and comprehensibly described and given context.”

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“a fascinating journey.”

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There seems to be endless ways to approach Christian Dior, the brand, the designer, and the maison.

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Not knowing quite what to expect from this monograph, this reviewer was pleasantly surprised as Rankin is most certainly a photographer’s photographer.

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This reviewer had no idea what to expect from Pharrell: A Fish Doesn't Know It's Wet coupled with no idea why Pharrell Williams has anything to say about anything other than his m

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What comes to mind before one even opens this extensive and inspiring volume is that anyone who knows anything about fashion and especially about Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel knows a few things.

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As is the wont of this Vogue series of books that have focused on everything from shoes to music, there is always something missing in each of them and that absence detracts from the impac

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In less than a six-month period there have been two books devoted to one of the most ubiquitous aspects or quirks of fashion: the leopard print.

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Where does one start when trying to explain, analyze and dissect the oeuvre of Azzedine Alaïa?

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If the prospective reader opts only to look at the images then yes, the visuals in Patti Hansen: A Portrait are quite beautiful and offer a sort of timeline for her ubiquity as a model.

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20th-Century Fashion in Detail the latest of a three-book series is much like a visual dictionary, textbook, or pictorial glossary of fashion details.

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Balenciaga in Black is an incredible ode to Cristobal Balenciaga.

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The first thing that the prospective reader must not do is be taken in by this book’s title since many of those included within this list of personalities are either quite the opposite, es

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As a reviewer and reader there are issues that need to be considered before one attempts to read When Études Become Form, chief among them would be that no fashionphile that was asked abou

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Don’t be taken in by the title.

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If ever there was or is a book that presents a conundrum for a reviewer, this is it; Stephanie Pfriender Stylander: The Untamed Eye is a mystery in so many ways. 

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If you are a fan of Marc Jacobs and his body of work as a designer then it would behoove you to run, not walk, to buy this book.

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Do not be misled by the title of the book as most prospective readers will be expecting a large monograph filled with a plethora of glossy images using clothes from the Chanel archive.

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“Bill Cunningham was a New York institution, part of what made NYC the fashion capitol of the world.”

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There really aren’t enough superlatives to describe this book; Jewelry for Gentlemen is so much more than what one should expect from a book with such a simple title.

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“Pink is etherealized red . . . the true color of love.” —Margaret Story, 1930

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Before even opening the book what struck this prospective reader is that barely any other designer/brand has been afforded such a comprehensive “catalog” of each and every one of their collections.

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René Lacoste created probably the most ubiquitous and enduring brand logo that comes to mind; decades before there was Ralph Lauren’s polo pony there was the Lacoste alligator.

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Gill Stark has proffered a rather fascinating read for almost any fashion reader.

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Jess Berry tries to convey to the reader the links between fashion, interiors (salons/shops) and modernism: (modern artistic or literary philosophy and practice; especially: a self-conscious break

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These are the first words you read upon opening this book:

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The recipe for the success of this monograph is equal parts Giles Deacon (brilliantly talented and visionary designer), Katie Grand (muse, editor and stylist for the biggest names in fashion) and

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From its title and front cover one might expect that what awaits will be some historical romp through fashion starting with the second half of the 20th century concluding in today’s world of fashio

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Having an almost borderline addiction to leopard print and all of its cousins this reader/reviewer was more than excited and looking forward to have this book in his hands to read and review.

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It would be impossible to call this book an easy read even though the subject matter is quite efficiently examined and explained.

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What is abundantly clear from almost the beginning of this book is that Andy Peake has gone far and beyond what Made for Walking might have been if he had not extensively and adeptly resea

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This is the fifth of a series, the previous four of which have been reviewed here at NYJB, by these two authors who usually find a unique way of presenting the subject at hand even though other wri

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House of Nutter: The Rebel Tailor of Savile Row is so much more than just the story of the trajectory of Tommy Nutter.

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Calling all shoe freaks, fetishists, shoe dogs, collectors and aficionados, this is the book you have been waiting for!

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Having reviewed six books dealing with the life of the Alexander McQueen and his oeuvre, it can be said that Rasmussen brings nothing new to the table.

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Before the prospective reader even opens Guo Pei: Couture Beyond, they need to be aware that this is not so much about haute couture but rather about the art and craft of haute couture; th

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At a time when names such as Blumenfeld, Scavullo, Avedon, Clarke, Horst, Radkai, Rizzo, Parkinson, and Penn were bandied about and very visible in the world of fashion photography there was also a

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Charles James: Portrait of an Unreasonable Man must be examined and evaluated on multiple levels: there is James the genius; James the spoiled narcissist; James the master networker; the s

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As with any topic written about, each author strives to find a way to set their work apart from the flock.

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If you were expecting a sumptuous and glorious coffee table book about the haute joallerie of Bulgari, then you will only be partially correct.

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Before you even open the book and begin to take this journey, the reader is assured that this will not be Pulitzer or Nobel Prize material.

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If in fact history does repeat itself, then Dior Images is the first book of the New Year that will focus on the iconic and heritage brand of Christian Dior.

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It is possible to assume to that there isn’t a single fashionphile who does not recognize the name Jil Sander, but the real question is how much do they truly know of the brand when she was at the

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Glitterati might be considered a photographic diary of the lensman Robert Rosen.

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It is a rare, if not an improbable occurrence, that a reader/reviewer/fashionphile can call a monograph such as Olivier Theyskens: She Walks in Beauty a haunting, moody, poetic, and yet wi

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This is not your usual or expected coffee table book focusing on a fine jewelry brand.

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This is a book that celebrates the art of branding, American cotton production, and good old American ingenuity and creativity.

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There are libraries filled with books that celebrate the glories of fashion, but there are scant few books that can sit beside Norell: Master of American Fashion.

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American Runway will disappoint many for a variety of reasons.

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Spectacular isn’t even close to a word that would properly or sufficiently describe the contents and execution of Resonances de Cartier. There has been a spate of books focusing on the leg

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While the subject matter couldn’t be more topical and of the moment, there are several components and aspects of the book that seem to have been left out or just overlooked.

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“Fashionphiles, Francophiles, and the historically inclined will fall in love with this lettre d'amour to the palace of Versailles and to the worl

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Anyone who knows anything about the old Hollywood studio system will tell you that movie stars were treated like Barbie dolls.

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Consider this epic volume to be the last word in everything you ever wanted to know about The House of Worth and its eponymous founder as well as his descendants.

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What is unmistakable here is that Life Is a Stage: Make Up For Ever is as much about the photographic images as it is about the brand.

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From the outset there are several things that the perspective reader must be made keenly aware of before diving into The Cartier Tank Watch.

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“Broadbent breaks the mold of fashion imagery in ways that most cannot fathom.”

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The anticipation, expectation, and reality of this book, given its jacket cover and title, does not equate on many levels.

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“the ultimate guide to A-List brands for men who can afford this luxury.”

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Rarely does a reader get to enjoy the sensation of sheer joy while being reminded that there are indeed many reasons to buy, own, and read a book.

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“Catwalking is a very personal and intimate chronicle . . .”

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Brooks Brothers is commemorating its bicentennial year this year, and what better way to celebrate than to serve up a monograph that recounts its history via compelling visuals and great text.

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For some readers, Switched On will be a trip down memory lane; others will be made aware of just how potently and powerfully these women influenced the international worlds of fashion and

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While the name might not be the first one that comes to mind when speaking of the greatest 20th century photographers, Sheila Metzner is unequivocally one of the greatest artists to ever wield a ca

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One of the most difficult tasks for any writer is to convey emotions to the reader as well as to elicit an emotional response from the reader.

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It is possible that there is an audience of readers for Paris: Through a Fashion Eye but they would have to be rather or hugely uninformed with no Internet access or maybe some starry eyed

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Andrew Bolton of the Metropolitan Museum of Art authored the foreword and Lou Stoppard assembled Fashion Together and conducted the interviews.

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Some will say who? Some will say why?

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If you were expecting a visual and written history of this heritage brand and its products you might be sorely disappointed with Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation.

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It’s a bit difficult to wrap your head around that fact that Fiorucci is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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What comes to mind with this book is the slogan used in the ’50s: “often imitated never duplicated.”

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It is a rare occurrence that any designer or brand has two books published, both of which are singularly devoted to their oeuvre, let alone a Generation X designer whose name is hardly one that fal

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“Visually and intellectually stimulating.”

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“Dior remains an endless reservoir for subject matter as rarely, if ever, has there been a book about Dior that is a disappointment.”

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Reader beware!

“The emergence of modern fashion (la mode) is closely related to the rise of urban modernity (la modernité).”

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There are two issues that must be considered before this book can be accurately reviewed. Foremost would be do you know who Russell Westbrook is?

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In the annals or fashion photography Robert Doisneau is not the name that is on the tip of everyone’s tongue or on the Top 10 list.

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"a glorious volume . . ."

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“To be clear—a gown is no mere dress.”
—Jo Ellison

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The idea that there couldn’t possibly be another book focused on maison Christian Dior has been shattered in grand style with the release of  Dior: The Collections.   

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". . . an elaborate manual that also serves as a dictionary and glossary for haute couture embellishments."

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This is a book that “serves two masters.” Obviously, by its title, it is a book that chronicles the oeuvre of Martin Margiela during his tenure as creative director at Hermès as well as serving as

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Shoes is an amazing and extensively researched volume that speaks only to the subject of shoes.

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You may be able to speak to the subject of “it” bags from this year’s fashion cycle, but can you speak to the subject of why and which was the “it” bag of the 16th century until the present day?

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There are few if any who would argue that Cristobal Balenciaga was the epitome of fashion if not the greatest designer who ever lived.

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Greg Foley and Andrew Luecke have assembled a story that has been told before but never quite like this.

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“the quintessential coffee table book that is nothing short of spellbinding.”

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We as readers and followers of fashion are accustomed to seeing a familiar roster of names associated with the great and vaunted publications of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.

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There are sins of omission as well as sins of commission within this book.

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Without question Gonzague Dupleix has written a how-to manual for men who wish to dress, present, and conduct themselves appropriately in any and all situations, no matter how far afield.

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Bravo to Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mandelbaum for proffering both a “manifesto” of sorts as well as compiling a celebration of the independent spirit when it comes to how we present ourselves to the

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Ines de la Fressange is a fashion phenomenon who started as a runway and print model, morphed into the face and muse of Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, became a French icon when she “gave” her face to t

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Many a book on the subject of London and its contribution to men’s fashion has been written and expounded upon, but few have found a truly unique way to tackle the topic and stay the course.

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Anglophiles and fashionphiles unite! Literally.

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The first thing that the reader will encounter is that there is a bit of a disconnect between the title and text.

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Warning: Readers beware!

“There are as many ways to define fashion as there are approaches to understand it . . .”
—Pamela Golbin

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This is an exuberant and effervescent book that stretches beyond just shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik.

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There are a multitude of adjectives that this reviewer has used to describe books of this genre but in my memory there has been one that’s glaringly absent, and it is only three letters . . .

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Call this the one-volume encyclopedia that centers around one specific article of clothing: the T-shirt—everything you ever wanted to know about a T-shirt and even what you didn’t even realize you

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Sharon Schwartz and Laura Sutton have bestowed upon fashion readers a book that few could find fault with; Eisenberg Originals is the story of the Eisenberg family and the legacy that they

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London Uprising is as much a geography/real estate lesson as it is the story of the rise of the British fashion industry in its current state.

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Unquestionably, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior are eternally and inextricably coupled in fashion history since it is a well known that YSL took the reins when Dior passed.

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"The reader is transported to an exquisitely curated view of the Dior archive . . ."

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In the world of high jewelry (haute joaillerie or alta gioielleria) it is a rather well known fact that the French have always maintained a leading, if not, starring role.

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This is the kind of fashion tome that has a distinction all its own within the genre of fashion books.

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A new year brings still one more book focused on the heritage brand of Dior but the real question is whether or not the main attraction is the brand or the brilliant illustrator whose images inhabi

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“This is a celebration of style in its purest sense.”

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David Foy would like to have to the reader believe that this is a book about Victoria Beckham and her prodigious design talents, which have thrust her into the fashion limelight.

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It is undeniable that few jewelers can rival the likes of the brand Cartier.

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Unquestionably the fashion landscape is scattered with heritage brands that have been reinvigorated and reimagined.

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It is safe to say that Taffin is everything one might expect and nothing like one could possibly have imagined.

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Think: clothing as theater and spectacle!”

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Regardless of the quality of the content of this book, the first thing that must be recognized and applauded is that the authors have found an aspect of fashion that has rarely been explored in boo

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If you are in search of or require a “how to” manual or a book that speaks of the usual icons of men’s style, then please move on as those aspects of men and their individual style are not containe

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If you ascribe to the adage that truth is stranger than fiction then step right up, this is a book that’s perfect for you.

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While this book is a visual smorgasbord of all things Barneys, Barneys New York is above all an homage, love letter, visual diary, and celebration of a New York City retail institution tha

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Relationships, both personal and professional, provide every reader with a particular frame of reference as well as singular perspective that might set us apart from our fellow readers. Having read

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As any habitué of the fashion circuit will tell you, the most excitement happens off the catwalk and not during that 10 minute over the top display of a fashion designer’s latest collection.

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Vivienne Becker is owed a debt for proffering the coveted, historical, symbolism, esthetic, and mystery of the pearl necklace, Akoya pearls, and of course Mikimoto.

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Most often a book is really judged by its cover, which is seconded only by its title. Josh Sims has tackled several titles that all deal with men and their sartorial leanings and proclivities.

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Coach: A History of New York Cool delivers far more than one expects especially if the reader is all about the glories of New York City as well as being a fan of the brand.

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The first issue that slaps you in the face is the title of this book, especially once you examine the table of contents in The New French Couture.

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Lydia Courteille can be classified as one of the most original and imaginative of the 21st century creators of haute joallier.

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Be ready to have the legacy that is Brigitte Bardot unfold right in front of your eyes.

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Having never been a tourist in New York City this might be a book that is a bit difficult to assess but here goes.

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What can make or break a book dealing with this subject is the angle from which the author approaches the subject.

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The two founders of the Coveteur seem to be all about the closet, its owner, its contents, and the homes that house all of that.

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To say that Versace is a history of the brand is a tad misleading as the book is much more about Donatella Versace and the role she has played in the ascension of the brand.

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It is best to start with facts.

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Olympia Le-Tan can be appreciated on many levels. The book can be so many different things to each reader depending on the reader’s fashion education or trend exposure.

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In another case of expectation vs. reality, this reviewer is thrilled to write that the reality is far greater than the expectation.

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“I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people's minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing. . . . Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." —Audrey Hepburn

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“Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety.

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Slim Aarons: Women is one of the most vividly and luxuriously documented books of its genre.

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Olivier Dupon has curated a selection of some of the most talented and creative jewelers from around the world and their oeuvres.

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What stands out above all else is that the authors of Fashion Quotes: Stylish Wit and Catwalk Wisdom have skillfully and seamlessly set their book apart from all others that focus on this

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Chronometry is the measuring of time, and horology is the science of measuring time or the art of making instruments for indicating time.

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Castelbajac, the book, and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, the designer, stand as reminders to those in fashion that this man was indeed a visionary in his prescient approach to fashion.

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It is amazing that practically every book devoted to Dior, whether the designer himself or the DNA of the brand, can be consistently as exquisitely produced, informative, and entertaining.

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There are two kernels of advice that immediately came to mind upon the completion of reading this book. Number one: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Number two: Always consider the source.

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Without question, the cast of characters reads like a who’s who of fashion over the past quarter of a century.

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Unlike its kissing cousin, LEVIS, the name Carhartt is not as ubiquitous, but as the title states it is a work in progress.

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What is immensely interesting about a book of this scope is who/what is included and then who/what is excluded.

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From the unassuming cover the reader cannot possibly imagine or be prepared for what is to come once they begin to read this inconceivably and jaw-droppingly magnificent book.

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Do not be fooled by the diminutive size of this book as it packs a wallop as big as any glorious coffee table tome.

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“When you see yourself as different, I see you as unique.”
—Alexi Lubomirski

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"The hardest working dog in fashion."
—from T magazine

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The conundrum with reviewing this book is simply that this reviewer is neither a teenager nor a female.

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Despite a rather “Tim Blanksian” pedantic and pretentious introduction by Colin McDowell, Military Style Invades Fashion  definitely possesses a wealth of information even if the topic has

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“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.”
—William Arthur Ward

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Get Gorgeous proposes a mighty tall order—especially if the reader ascribes to the possibility of actually accomplishing this near impossible feat.

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Regardless of genre and subject matter Peter Gravelle is one of the great storytellers of our time.

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In the early ’80s, it was suggested to François Nars by Polly Mellen to move to the United States so that he could work with his idols Avedon, Penn, Weber—a who’s who of the fashion photography wor

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Thank you Robert Trachtenberg for providing this series of portraits that show endless imagination—and for not selecting all the usual suspects as your subjects.

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There seems to be no end to the attraction to and fascination with the designer Christian Dior as well as his maison, his oeuvre, and his clientele.

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The author of this book suffered an unspeakable horror unlike any of us might ever imagine or experience in our lifetimes.

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Here are some of the most misguided bits of advice and observations given in 50 Ways to Wear Denim:

A rolled up sleeve says let’s get down to business.

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Apparently there are never enough pages, not enough illustrations nor enough photographs that are devoted to the illustrious and legendary designer, Coco Chanel.

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If there was ever a book that could elicit excitement and anticipation just from its sheer size and presentation, Fendi Roma would be it.

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Most readers might think that Smart Textiles for Designers is about fabric, designers, and technology that when combined create fabrics that are sustainable and ecologically friendly.

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The author calls this book a comprehensive textbook, which is all well and good when utilized in a classroom, but it might be a bit iffy, at best, for a pleasurable or instructional read.

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An icon, by definition, is a widely known symbol and is supposed to possess instant recognition.

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After having read this amazing book, this reader suddenly became aware that there is a cult of denim aficionados, “denimheads” to be exact, as well as a culture of denim.

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“The chap is the modern English gentleman, and he’s out to conquer the world,” writes Gustav Temple.

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Without a doubt this is one of the most exhaustive, painstaking, and all-encompassing visual diaries pertaining to the details or fine points of fashion such as collars, necklines, closures, jacket

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There is no question that Focus is a book that must be evaluated on several planes depending on one’s point of view and frame of reference.

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So many spectators of the fashion business and worlds of fashion believe that growing old and being fashionable, stylish, and glamorous is just about being an older fashion model, but that couldn’t

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Pat Cleveland is a living legend of fashion who was the rarest of exotic birds to have inhabited fashion. She has withstood the test of time in a business that has a memory as long as one’s pinky.

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This exhaustively and comprehensively researched book becomes more like a story rather than a lesson in the history of diamonds.”

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Couture Confessions is a book that should assessed based on two distinct points of view depending on the reading experience/history of each reader.

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Before going any further, it should be stated that if you have no interest in the legacy of Gucci, the brand or family, then you can safely pass on this book.

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The first thing that must be taken into account here is that Balenciaga: Master of Lace serves as a French/English catalogue from an exhibition of the same name which took place a

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The funny thing about books of this ilk is that the advice or instruction, as it were, is only as good or as credible as its source. Consider taking plumbing advice from a veterinarian.

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The most pertinent fact about Sarah Moon: Now and Then is that this is not some glossy table coffee table book but rather a very scholarly, if not erudite, examination of Sarah Moon’s body

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If one picture is worth a thousand words then Night Flowers would be five complete sets of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

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“Bonnie Cashin is a law unto herself,” said Bernadine Morris, fashion critic of the New York Times.

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If there is such a thing as a platinum standard for books of this genre, then Volez Voguez Voyagez reaches that level and possibly even stretches beyond.

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The Isaac Mizrahi Pictures, photos by Nick Waplington, bears a striking resemblance to Fashion's Front Line that features the images of Niall McInernery, in that both boo

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The biggest issue at hand here is whether or not one can consider any 30 year old a plausible, last-word authority on any subject, let alone fashion.

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Some might say narcissist, some might say egotist, and some might even say elitist, but no one can deny that Cecil Beaton was in many ways an arbiter of taste and style.

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The timing of the release of The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather is curious as it seems to encourage a comparison to a very recently released book honoring the anniversa

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Frank Horvat is considered to be one of the most influential and notable photographers of the 20th century, and yet he is not as well known as many of his colleagues.

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Most readers might assume that this book would be about Mariano Fortuny and his contributions to the world of fashion. If that is the expectation, you could not be less on target.

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“one of the most authoritative, educational, and gut-splittingly funny books about the do’s and don’ts of men’s style.”

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The Finest Menswear in the World is not about mere men’s fashion as it is commonly thought of; this monograph is about men’s fashion that transcends our common perception of such.

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This book might possibly signal an unprecedented moment in the annals of heritage brands that celebrate and memorialize their considerable legacies. Berluti: At Their Feet is a rare and re

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Coco Chanel is a fashion version of Cinderella—minus the Prince Charming since she had so many Prince Charmings.

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In the Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of a fairy tale is a story in which improbable events lead to a happy ending.

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How can this book be adequately reviewed when there are not possibly enough superlatives to describe and discuss Cartier Dazzling: High Jewelry and Precious Objects?

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In the very famous words of the late Audrey Hepburn “Paris is always a good idea” and so it is especially apropos since the publication of Parisian Chic City Guide: Shopping, Dining, and More.

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Apparently this is the third book in a series celebrating the continuing collaboration of Juergen Teller and Nicolas Ghesquière.

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Upon opening this book the words that immediately come to mind are mesmerizing, sensational, astounding, exquisite, adventuresome, and wildly imaginative. Wallace Chan st

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Vogue Like a Painting is a love letter to fashion, photography and Vogue itself.

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Every title arrives with its own set of expectations. Will this book will educate, entertain, induce ennui, or broaden the reader’s perspective of the world of fashion?

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What a way to start off the year for books of this genre.

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There is no other way to say this other than Best of British is truly a love letter to the world of fashion but totally focused on British fashion.

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Here a few questions you need to ask yourself before you decide to read this book: Do you have any interest in arcane subjects? In esoterica? In rarefied subject matter?

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Ametora is defined as the Japanese slang abbreviation of “American Traditional.”

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Minh-ha Pham has taken a somewhat innocuous topic and tried to make it a Major Topic.

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Without question Stoned is a book that can be absorbed or appreciated on many different levels.

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Saying or thinking that Vacheron Constantin makes watches is like saying Michelangelo was a ceiling painter.

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In today’s sphere of fashion there are very few fashionphiles who would be at a loss or unable to understand the mechanics of contemporary fashion illustration whether actual illustration or photog

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Ahhh, the holidays. At this time of year there is a minor flood of glossy coffee table books that deal with fine jewelry, travel, art in its many manifestations, and timepieces.

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Footprint serves as both a personal journey for its authors as well as a chronicle of designers whose focus is on one of the most coveted of accessories for most women: shoes.

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Bejewelled Treasures offers a bit of exotica . . .”

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What perplexes most is that if an author is going to immerse herself in a subject, why can’t she be fluent with the language and vocabulary of that topic?  

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It has often been asked whether Haute Couture is an art, but rarely has that question been applied to or asked of Haute Coiffure—that is if you even knew there was such a category of hair/hairdress

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What is so remarkable about books such as this one is that their titles are often misleading and always highly subjective.

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The contents of Clive Arrowsmith: Fashion, Beauty & Portraits are nothing short of breathtaking.

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NY Journal of Books just reviewed Fashion: A Timeline in Photographs: 1850 to Today and Fashion Plates should have been its predecessor as it details in chronological ord

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“One zip and you’re glamorous!”

In a word: BRAVO!

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it is pretty safe to say that the brand and the designer, Christian Dior, have had more ink devoted to them than any other brand or designer within the world of international fashion.

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With at least 20 books published on the life and times of Coco Chanel one might wonder what sets this telling of her life apart from the others.

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There is always high expectation when a reader opens a book like Portraits in Fashion: Norman Parkinson. The reality should live up to or graze the level of expectation.

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Let’s put this in perspective: Breguet is to timepieces as Lamborghini is to cars, Balenciaga was to fashion, or Van Cleef and Arpels is to jewelry.

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In the immortal words of Mary Wells and Dolly Parton, “Well, I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed.

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Caroline Rennolds Milbank has taken on the herculean and seemingly impossible task of chronicling fashion year by year via images that span over a century—all accompanied by very brief but enlighte

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Apparently there is an inexhaustible supply of material when it comes to the subject of Diana Vreeland.

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First things first. This book is physically far more than impressive on so many levels aside from its content. The book’s size surely qualifies itself for coffee table browsing.

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“get lost in the beauty of it.”

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Although the author and most of her spotlight personalities are unrecognized by me, this is a book that can surely appeal to both men and women of a certain age or to those who recognize that age i

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The best way to describe Fixing Fashion is to call it part resume, part life story, and part fashion history textbook that includes every facet of the business from concept to placement on

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Although this slim and petite volume is supposedly aimed at the juvenile crowd, it must be said that the book possesses a great deal of charm and charisma for those of us of more advanced age.

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This book is so much more than just a chronicle of the life and times of Jesús del Pozo; this is a love letter as well as a series of remembrances from those whom the designer called friends, colle

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Here is another case of where the book needs to have a warning label stating that this book is meant for millennials or younger who are into fashion.

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What should occur to the more savvy reader is that Cintra Wilson has a very “Vreelandesque” way of looking at style and fashion and how they can be defined and explained.

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G. Bruce Boyer has, in essence, created an encyclopedia of men’s fashion and style. True Style is the how, when, why and history, including origins, of all men’s fashion.

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The indisputable observation that can be made after reading Amy Odell’s supposedly truthful parody is that this is the fashion business in the age of the Internet as seen by a millennial.

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“more educational and enlightening than it is entertaining.”

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In today’s world of fashion, it can be safely assumed that the name Rayne goes relatively unrecognized and unknown.

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If you know anything about the life and career of Karl Lagerfeld you know that when anything is in his hands you must expect the unexpected.  

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C. W. Post told his daughter in so many words, “Don’t let the money rule you . . . don’t let it possess you.” C. W. was the Post of Post cereals, General Mills, and C. W.

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Let’s say that Robert Lacey left out very little from the life of Eileen Ford’s 92 years of life.

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Electric Fashion stands alone in the genre of fashion monographs as this is a book that can be appraised and applauded on multiple levels.

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Part of being a city dweller is to know the definitions of sidewalk scavenger or dumpster diver.

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For a change of pace, this review will start with a multiple choice question:

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What is immediately apparent about this book is that it bears an amazing resemblance to an Italian magazine by the name of Collezione.

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First, let’s start with all the positive aspects of Emerging Fashion Designers.

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What an amazingly wonderful and glorious surprise and what a gift Italian Glamour is to those of us whose lives are steeped in fashion.

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looking good is not only about the labels on your clothes but about how you present yourself to the outside world.”

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Fashion Lives should become a textbook or at least mandatory reading for all budding designers, future fashionphiles, and anyone who inhabits the fashion business or considers themselves a

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WOW and OMG come to mind after just having just completed Patricia Underwood: The Way You Wear Your Hat.

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The year 2015 has started off in an unusual way for the world of fashion, especially when it comes to books.

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Here’s the thing about fashion, taste and style: for many of us who have lived a life of fashion we have learned that maybe two of those qualities can be taught in a cursory way at best.

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Incomparable Couples is a love note to New York City compliments of Rose Hartman.

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When the subject is Charles James, one can expect accolades and superlatives to be used in excess.

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If you wonder how one single event in fashion history turns into a 320-page book, then have I got a book for you.

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Without question, the only language that should be used to describe this unimaginably beautiful volume is with a vocabulary of superlatives.

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The first quarter of the New Year usually yields very little in terms of interesting or memorable books, but this year that cycle has been broken and has produced  one more wonderfully engaging boo

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One of the joys of reading is discovery.”

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Consider Why'd They Wear That? highly recommended for fashion lovers of all ages.”

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Models of Influence will provide the reader with a more than reasonable representation of those models who have influenced or have been major players in the world of fashion since the 1950

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“a force to be reckoned with among its genre.”

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The reader will be fortunate enough to be taken back in time to the 70s via David Wills.

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Whether or not one can actually learn how to draw/illustrate fashion let alone vintage fashion, remains a mystery.”

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an objective, insightful, well researched, heavily documented and illustrated book . . .”

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“This book should be sold in books stores under the crafts and how-to sections rather than in the fashion or design sections.”

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If there has ever been the question as to whether or not fashion should be considered an art form then The Haute Couture Atelier: The Artisans of Fashion surely makes the case.  

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“an exciting, eye opening, and informative read.”

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“. . . the kind of book that provides endless possibilities in terms of multiple readings as it is a timeline, a diary, a love letter to the designer’s career.”

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“. . . a treasure for those who consider themselves fashion obsessed . . .”

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“Frowick clearly uses the book as a vehicle to show the world that Roy Halston Frowick, aka Halston, was a loving man who fell victim to his own habits, intelligence, and abilities as well

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This book will offer countless readings and hours of enjoyment, delivering much more than just pretty pictures.”

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If you take this book as gospel, then you might be lead astray by its contents.”

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Journey of a Dress is a fun retelling of a true fashion fairy tale.”

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“What also sets apart Marianne Faithfull: A Life on Record is that it is written by the subject and not by some third party who never knew her.”

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Make this a must read for those who are deeply involved and immersed in world of fashion as well for novices who want to use this book as a primer for the history of fashi

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“The great beauty of this book is that it is truly an exhaustive and almost encyclopedic accounting of one man’s body of work.”

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Art of the High-Heeled Shoe is a great coffee table book or conversation piece.”

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Marella Agnelli: The Last Swan is a collection of rare beauty that allows us to live within her world if only while enjoying this book.”

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This is an ode to Louis Vuitton. The sizable volume certainly projects the brand’s import as well as status within the world of fashion.

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Loulou de la Falaise is not a book only for those who know of her but for anyone who truly believes in creativity and possesses a free spirit.”

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“. . .  provides a great overview of the creative community that exists in Germany.

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“. . . proves both enormously entertaining as well as informative. . . .

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Horst: Photographer of Style is the type of fashion/photography coffee table book that will continue to give new perspectives with each reading and is a must for those who have ev

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“Pass on this particular book, and save your money!

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Silver and Suede is an educational and entertaining glimpse into New York life during the 70s and 80s when the city and its lucky inhabitants feasted on life every night and day.”

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“A tinkerer, a diarist, a rake, a prince, an earl, a crusader, plus those matinee idol looks and a devilish with—he is all of that and more.”

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Words that immediately come to mind are exaggerated, fetishistic, derivative, historical, and sculptural to name a few. Guido Palau is at once artist, designer, stylist, inventor, and iconoclast.

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“For anyone who has been living under a rock and never read anything about any of these fashion personalities, Champagne Supernovas can prove to b

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The book itself ranks up there with any of the great volumes produced about the heritage or legendary brands with the appropriately perfect photography and reproduction qu

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“All in all, The Glass of Fashion is one of the more entertaining books that has surfaced on the topic of fashion.”

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“On the plus side, the book offers a substantial history of fashion with insight into each designer’s body of work and design philosophy.

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“The book is a treasure; the photographs are a trove of fashion’s past and a chronicle of times gone by.”

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“Its presentation and content is superbly executed and gives the reader an unusually intimate view of this designer.

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Dior: The Legendary Images arrives and astounds and amazes the reader with its content and appeal.”

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Hats by Madame Paulette: Paris Milliner Extraordinaire should be on your must have reading list as well as an essential part of your fashion libr

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The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish is far more educational than relevant or amusing.”

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Greta Garbo: The Mystery of Style approaches style in its broadest sense.

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Veruschka remains a phenomenon in the world of fashion, and this book provides the reader with proof.

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“Given the size, weight, and production quality of this two-volume, sleeved set, 100 Illustrators is expected to contain small miracles. It doesn’t disappoint.”

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". . . offers an entirely different perspective on the world of fashion . . ."

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Master Artisans of the Grands Ateliers de France is not your typical coffee table book.

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Art/Fashion in the 21st Century is a bit misleading as a title because such collaborations actually began in the first half of the 20th century with Poiret and Schiaparelli.

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Few books or authors possess such a laser focus on such a distinct yet integral aspect of fashion.

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Expectations can be so unfounded.

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If you are expecting this book to provide a study on the origins, the development, and the use of cashmere through the ages, you will be disappointed.

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Consider this fabulous and lush photo-filled book an early holiday gift for those who have more than just a fleeting curiosity in “haute joallier” and life as it once was in the heyday of grande da

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While Deanna Farneti Cera has written extensively and eloquently about vintage jewelry, this latest title from her seems to be a bit too general and open ended for her area of expertise.

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This year has shaped up to be the year that the fashion illustrator returns to a starring role within the business of fashion.

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The novelty regarding A Matter of Fashion is that this title lives up to its subtitle’s promise by delivering what it says it will: 20 Iconic Items that Changed the History of Style

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“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”
—Albert Einstein

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The year is 2008. The mission is to create a photo journal/diary of the 45 days that lead up to the March catwalk show for the Fall 2009 collection of Alexander McQueen in Paris.

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Here’s the thing about Jewels of the Romanovs: This is a book that is as much about the incredible jewels as it is about the Romanov dynasty, spanning three centuries of rule over mother R

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The press release reads: “This provocative and wide spanning book looks at the history of fashion through a queer lens.”

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If good things come in small packages then Talking Fashion is one of the great gifts of the season.

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The first and most obvious feature of this book is its grand scale. This is most definitely not a book with which to curl up in bed with to get lulled off to sleep.

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This expansive and exhaustive study is described as a “taxonomy” (classification; especially orderly classification of plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships).

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If you are looking for a comprehensive biography of this legendary fashion icon’s personality and private thoughts, this is not the book you are seeking.

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Most boomers will agree that growing up, one of our greatest influences is music.

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Lee Miller was a woman who would have been perfectly at home in the 21st century. She outshone many of her contemporaries and lived a life that anyone would envy no matter the time frame. Becky E.

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Coming out in 1911 when Consuelo Vanderbilt was presented to society is not exactly the same as coming out today.

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From Project to Object might be an apt subtitle for this glorious love letter about one of the most revered and notable jewelers or “maisons of jewelry” that the world will ever know.

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Fashion House is an ambitious undertaking on a subject that has probably entered every fashioncentric person’s mind at one time or another: How does a certain designer live his or her life

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If a designer had a choice of what the ideal monograph should look like, it would no doubt be Raf Simons.

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Finally, a book that will challenge the fashion knowledge of the vast majority of those who consider themselves fashion authorities or extremely fashion educated.

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Here’s the thing about The World According to Karl: You need to love Karl Lagerfeld, find him amusing, or simply respect him. You cannot find him boring, innocuous, or self-absorbed.

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The biggest problem with books of this ilk is that they stretch the imagination to fulfill the reality of the title.

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If you are not an avid fan of fashion or an aficionado of the 80s London scene then this book is not for you; but if you love all things and fashion and want to see what it truly meant to be cuttin

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Once the reader gets past the initial preface and introduction, he or she is in for quite a visual feast. Mr. Estrada has compiled an exhaustive, almost encyclopedic, assortment of earrings.

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“. . . if insight or education is what you are after, then you might want to reconsider . . .”

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It is a rare instance when an artist is more than just engaged with his or her subject. Lautrec had his Folies and its stars. Renoir had his ballet.

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One of the most interesting things about titles such as this one is the fact that the authors so often in rhapsodizing about the subject matter in their introductions, forget what they have expound

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There is a reason why you may not have heard of Miles Aldridge, and it is the same reason why this book is one of those memorable experiences that comes with discovery of the unexpected.

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Audrey in Rome is undoubtedly a love letter from an adoring son to his mother.

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Reader beware! This is just about one of the most beautifully executed books about one of America’s most enduring and quintessential society and style icons: C. Z. Guest.

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“The book is fabulous for the curious or uninitiated, but How to Read Fashion will fall short for the educated fashion aficionado.”

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“The canon of the little black dress is composed of countless individual stories embedded in social and personal histories.”

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Having grown up at a time when fashion illustration was still king in the newspapers, I have distinct memories of the Sunday Times and the ads with their own specific placement on the page

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“The creation of fragrance is one of the highest art forms . . . the equivalent of painting for sight and music for hearing . . .

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If you are looking for a fashion book to sit back and enjoy in hope of mindless abandon, move on—in fact, move far far away from Couture Graphique.

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“Include this book in your library of fashion book treasures. You won’t regret it.”

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“There is much to be gained by reading Terence Donovan Fashion and even more to be gained by absorbing what a beautiful body of work Mr.

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“. . . a most atypical fashion book with a totally different slant on ‘la mode’ . . .”

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“This book should be required reading for anyone who plans on a career as a fashion designer.”

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Paris Haute Couture is possibly one of the most informative and exhaustive volumes on the subject.

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Alexander McQueen: Evolution is a chronological accounting of Mr. McQueen’s body of work.

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“. . . an invaluable part of one’s fashion library as well as an intriguing talking point about an enduring art form."

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“Take my word for it: Buy it, read it, and love it!”

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“If you are a fan of Tomas Maier, the Bottega Veneta brand, fine leather, fashion heritage, Italian craftsmanship, exquisite product photography, or the many other topics so skillfully expl

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“. . . nothing more than a series of fleeting fashion crushes thinly disguised as ‘fashion icons’ stacked one after the other.”

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“Sadly, A to Z of Style is a bit on the boring side.”

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The immediate reaction that one has to this fashion tome is based on its shape and size. Decades: A Century of Fashion has the same flash and dash as its author Cameron Silver.

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“Sticking to your guns . . . is indeed something to be admired.”

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“. . . an excruciatingly beautiful love letter to Audrey Hepburn.”

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“. . . with its extravagantly lush photographs and illustrations . . . an endless source of conversation and enjoyment.”

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“Kate: The Kate Moss Book: a conversation piece as well as the definitive coffee table book on the celebrity model.”

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It is not very often that a reader is awestruck by what is presented in a book, but Celebrating Jewellery is so much more than just a coffee table book about beautiful jewelry.

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“. . . [a] delectable aesthetic experience that will no doubt be treasured by its readers, no matter their fashion exposure or expertise.”

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“. . . much more than just a narrative or how-to. It’s an imaginative retelling of what is in your closet.”

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“. . . both love letter and ode to the brand, the man, the legend.”

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“Kudos to all involved in A Third Decade of Guess Images.

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“. . . a book to reexamine and rediscover each time its covers are opened.”

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“. . . a love letter to the eponymous designer . . .”

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“. . . a mighty fun read . . .”

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“At the risk of sounding trite: ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover!’”

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“. . . Royal Style has much to offer.”

What might easily be dismissed as a fluff book turns out to be quite interesting.

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“. . . definitely has a very different story to tell about the world it captures so uniquely.”

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“. . . methinks Ms. Prada doth protesteth too much, for she does make pretty clothes and does use tactilely and visually pleasing shapes and fabrics like Ms.

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“This particular rendering of the life of one of fashion’s most enduring icons is hugely appealing on many levels.”

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“How many other magazines of any kind of during that era that included articles about Zen Buddhism, diamond shopping, and art appreciation—all with a masculine slant?”

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“. . . not about brands; he is about style, make, quality, fabric, as well as type of manufacture including machine made, hand finish, handmade, and bespoke.

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“. . . a primer into the world of haute couture . . . ”

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“There are very few designers who can claim this much of a lasting influence in a business where change is worshiped.”

Let’s talk “Schaip!”

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“Serpentina: Snake Jewellery from Around the World will repeatedly enlighten and educate with each reading.

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“Fashion Futures will provide much material for contemplation in the way it travels far beyond the frontiers of the processes and trends in designing clothes and getting them to re

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“Beaton in Vogue is a perfect book for the uninitiated or those of us who need to be reminded of the photographic genius that was Cecil Beaton.”

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“If you are in search of a mindless read, are a rabid fan of Mr. Goreski, and have little to no fashion expertise, then this book is for you for you.

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“Fashions in Eyeglasses: From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Day is a surprisingly informative book, a comprehensive study into this category of what has become a staple fas

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“This petite anthology will have the most seasoned of fashionable folks blushing—especially when one of the fables’ morals hits home in the most uncomfortable and revelatory ways.”

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“. . . if there’s anything that Autobiography of a Fashion Designer: Ralph Rucci proves, it is that Mr. Rucci should never cease designing, creating—journeying.”

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“Daphne Guinness is a book for those who believe in free spirits and for those who can see past celebrity.

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First off, let’s discuss the book from the point of view of its sublime physical presence.

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In Cult Eyewear: The World’s Enduring Classics, Neil Handley provides a rich history of eyeglasses starting in the late 18th century right up to the present.

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Call it a men’s club, call it a cult, or simply call it an acquired taste, but whatever you call it, apparently this Savile Row tailor inspires slavish loyalty and devotion.

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“The authors of Gucci: The Making Of leave no stone unturned when it comes to all the ingredients of the Gucci recipe for success.”

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“Christian Louboutin by Christian Louboutin is a delectable collector’s tome from one of this century’s greatest fashion and design talents.”

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“When it comes to books about fine jewelry, Boucheron: The Secret Archives is a must for your coffee table.

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At this time of year, the marketplace is rife with books filled with pretty photographs and no substance, but Mr.

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“Manolo Blahnik and the Tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker is truly a jewel for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the fashion business—or for those who still believe in the

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“If talent can provoke you or inspire you, then this book will stimulate your creative juices . . .”

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What is most appealing about this book is the omission of the word “most” in the title, for if it had been otherwise, there would have been serious issues to contend with when it came to the select

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“In short, Nostalgia in Vogue is a book to be read and not just skimmed through for its pretty photographs—for if you just skim it, you will miss wonderful pieces of history sliced

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“Covering everything from mystery clocks to Tourbillion movements to the most stunning and unimaginably complex watches, Cartier Time Art will educate as well as entertain anyone w

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“Alice Temperley is ‘true British’ in the sense that she follows in the footsteps of many great original English designers who forged their own paths and made a lasting impact on the fashio

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“Diana Vreeland created style . . .”

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“This luxurious edition demands to be noticed by all those who love fashion as well as those who appreciate the art of photography.

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“If you are still a believer in the tangible book then this is the Harry Winston of treasured books.”

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“Ms. Matheopoulos has provided a scholarly yet highly entertaining volume where both opera and fashion share a stage.

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It should come as no surprise to find that Ms. Kazanjian’s opus is all about the covers of Vogue magazine starting from its inception in the 1890s to the present time.

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Jean-Pascal Hesse has served up a chronicle and an historical time line for the evolution of Maxim’s of Paris.

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If you are expecting an entertaining and humorous book accented with personalized, experiential case studies to back up empirical data, you will find yourself sorely mistaken.

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“Not only is the book exquisitely photographed, but Mr. von Habsburg also offers an education in the times and history of Fabergé . . . . .

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“Vintage Costume Jewellery—one of the best books ever written on the subject.”

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“Noovo is to be commended for selecting categories that traditionally receive very little attention/ink unless you are a world class designer.”

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The premise of the book is wonderful, exploring the world of fashion from a completely different angle.

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“Ms.Gioia has delivered a gift for all those who have a passion for art, style, and the great personalities of the 20th century. . . .

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“in Fashion in Film, . . .

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At the onset of this exquisitely rendered volume, one might start to think that this is one of those over-the-top, over-conceived, and over-intellectualized paeans to a designer, what with the lavi

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Ms. Kelly has taken on a very timely subject and brought it into focus via her experiences in dealing with the “repressed” economy of this country.

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Albrechtsen and Solanke have compiled what should have been a gloriously illustrated volume on the 20th century history of scarves.

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Mr. Walford affords the reader great insight with regard to one of the most highly influential fashion decades of the past century.

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Balenciaga and Spain is a brilliantly conceived homage to one of the greatest, if not the greatest, designer of the 20th century.

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Shoestring Chic should have been a fun and lighthearted look at how to save a buck or how to stretch a buck while keeping your wardrobe up to date, but instead we got a disjointed and almost absurd

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To anyone with a comprehensive knowledge of the fashion industry, the name Emilio Cavallini is immediately associated with hosiery and leg wear.

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What Ms. Karbo has done is quite simply taken the much written about life of one of the world’s most famous and successful designers and has given a new “spin” to it.

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This tale about the real life founders of two of the greatest cosmetic companies was pregnant with possibilities of great gossip and fascinating, untold historical facts.

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The press release for this book reads “fairy tale and haute couture mix charmingly in this re-imagined story. . . .” Believe it or not, there is not one word of hyperbole in that description.

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It odd when the subject of the “biography” or paean is a co-author of his own book, but it becomes even stranger when this person never speaks in the first person.

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If one utters the name Monica in the U.S.A., there are only two possibilities that come to mind: Monica Lewinsky—we know what she is infamous for—and Monica from the television show “Friends.” In m

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Unlike most “fashion designer driven” volumes, this book actually speaks in the designer’s voice as well as from the perspectives of other celebrated figures from within the fashion community.

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You are cordially invited to the 40th anniversary party for Kenzo—the brand, the designer, the start of a new era in fashion—even though it began 40 years ago.

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This immense and impressive 650-page undertaking is subtitled as a “cutting-edge anthology” featuring more than 300 established and emerging fashion designers from around the world—but this could n

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In order to celebrate its 100 years in business, the Zegna family commissioned this book.

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While the subject matter might seem bland—the history of some shoe designer?—rest assured that The Naked Shoe is much more than a textbook recounting of the many accomplishments of this de

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Mr. Gerval is moderately more successful in this volume than he was with Fashion: Concept to Catwalk due to the fact that, quite simply, this book is not about clothing per se.

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Described as “an insider’s guide to the fascinating and fast moving world of the fashion trade,” this scholarly endeavor reads far more like a textbook or how-to manual rather than any sort of guid

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The compilation of notes, written in their own handwriting, from some of the fashion industry’s leaders, legends and unknowns renders an extraordinary portrait of a much loved and much missed fashi

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There are few words that can describe the influence and the arresting images that Mr. Bourdin graciously bestowed upon us during his career.

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 In the history of fashion, there is little space devoted to designers who accessorized or augmented the much-ballyhooed fashions of the twentieth century.  In this instance, Miriam Haskell is a st

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Rather than a biography, this volume is about Walter Albini, the seer, the prescient man who foresaw the future of fashion way before his untimely demise.

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 (Little, Brown and Company, September 2006) The Beautiful Fall has been classified “pop culture” but it is more much a chronicle of the parallel lives of two of the most famous designers of

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“When I’m bored I feel very old, and since I’m extremely bored with you, I’m going to be a thousand years old in five minutes. . . .”

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This autobiography is subtitled “the extraordinary career of a luxury retailing pioneer,” but there is a question which arises, and that is: “If you are a builder of shopping centers” does that qua

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Many things come to mind at the mention of Gianni Versace—over-the-top glamour; his sister, Donatella; sexiness; and his untimely death—but Deborah Ball has given us deep background into much more

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The relationship between fashion and minimalism has been discussed, examined, and dissected for decades and even as recently as the New York Collections for Spring 2011, but never has it been writt

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“You are only as good as your last season” is an adage most often applied within the boundaries of the fashion world, but no one has ever addressed what happens when the influence of one designer c

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The subtitle of this book is “A Glamorous Story of Power, Profits, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Shoe.”  A more accurate subtitle would have been the story of how Tamara Yeardye Mellon parlayed be

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One might expect that a book written on the subject of style should be made very reader friendly.  One might expect this, but that is not what is delivered in this reissue of a 1996 edition.Mr.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a weekend with Coco Chanel?

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The more appropriate title for this book would be “A Love Letter” from the Edge of the Catwalk.

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From the title of the book, one might think that this will be some sappy tale or series of tales about some ladies and what their favorite dresses mean to them. That is certainly not what you get.