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Fashionisto: A Century of Style Icons

by Simone Werle
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Fashionisto: A Century of Style Icons
Fashionisto: A Century of Style Icons

Definitive guide to iconic fashion influencers.

If you have a passion for fashion history and appreciate the powerhouses who have shaped our wardrobes through the ages, "Fashionisto" is a must-read. It's a treasure trove for anyone wanting to delve into the stories and aesthetics of style icons who have left indelible marks on the fashion landscape. This book isn't just a collection of names; it's an inspiration manual for the fashion enthusiast.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Fashionisto: A Century of Style Icons

by Simone Werle
RM57.00 MYR Now RM38.00 MYR Save 33%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM159.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9783791344768
Authors: Simone Werle
Publisher: Prestel
Date of Publication: 2010-11-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Personal Development, Art
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Design, Photography, Biography, Pop Culture
Goodreads rating: 3.07
(rated by 15 readers)

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This look at male trendsetters of the past century brings together fifty well-known and occasionally surprising figures who have made their mark on the world. What makes a man a fashionisto? Swagger, elegance, daring, perhaps a really well cut suit. The actors, designers, crooners and legends portrayed in this collection are fashion forward men who possess some or all of the above—and they have it in spades. Fred Astaire and Bryan Ferry, Truman Capote and Che Guevara, George Clooney and Boy George all find a place in this fun and fascinating exploration of what makes a man into an icon. From Oscar Wilde’s penchant for velvet to Don Johnson’s Miami style, the cool aloofness of Johnny Depp and Kurt Cobain, or the characters of Ziggy Stardust and James Bond— all are featured in double page spreads with glossy full color pictures and Simone Werle’s acute observations, anecdotes, and historical insight. As fun as it is informative, this glossy, smart book will attract anyone interested in how the clothes can make the man.
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Definitive guide to iconic fashion influencers.

If you have a passion for fashion history and appreciate the powerhouses who have shaped our wardrobes through the ages, "Fashionisto" is a must-read. It's a treasure trove for anyone wanting to delve into the stories and aesthetics of style icons who have left indelible marks on the fashion landscape. This book isn't just a collection of names; it's an inspiration manual for the fashion enthusiast.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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