Grace

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A Memoir

By Grace Coddington

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Grace by Grace Coddington is a captivating memoir that delves into the life and career of the legendary fashion icon. The book offers an insider's view of the fashion world as Coddington recounts her journey from a model in the 1960s to her influential role as creative director at Vogue. Filled with personal anecdotes and insights into her creative process, the memoir vividly captures her unique aesthetic vision and remarkable career.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the fashion industry and want an insider's look into the modelling and editorial world. It's a captivating memoir from a renowned fashion icon, offering personal anecdotes and insights that highlight a creative journey full of passion and style.

Grace

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The memoir of the creative genius at Vogue US and star of The September Issue—a dazzling and beguiling story of fifty years in fashion.

For decades, Grace Coddington's personal touch has steered wildly imaginative fashion spreads in Vogue magazine. Then came The September Issue, the behind-the-scenes documentary that turned the spotlight on a woman with a no-nonsense attitude and an unerring visual instinct. Overnight, the flame-haired Grace became a heroine for fashion insiders and the general public alike.

Witty and forthright, and illustrated throughout with vintage photographs and exclusive line-drawings, Grace: A Memoir shares the excitement and vision that go into producing so many unforgettable fashion images. Here are the designers, models, photographers, hairstylists, make-up artists, and celebrities with whom Grace has created her 'stories in pictures'—whether it be Jerry Hall conquering the USSR or Tom Ford falling down a rabbit hole in Annie Leibovitz's version of Alice in Wonderland.

Grace's own life has been as dream-like as one of her madcap fashion spreads. Brought up in windswept wartime Anglesey, she arrived in the world of fashion with a unique perspective and a charismatic presence that continues to influence the industry to this day.

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Grace by Grace Coddington receives praise for its vivid storytelling and rich insights into the fashion industry, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of fashion's most influential editors. Readers appreciate her candid and humorous style, along with the captivating illustrations that accompany her journey from model to creative director. This memoir is celebrated for its inspiration and delightful anecdotes, making it a cherished read for fashion enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742755601

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1237g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Born on the island of Anglesey, Wales, Grace Coddington's interest in fashion began in her teens, when she would anxiously await the arrival of a current issue of Vogue magazine, her only connection to the fashion world. When she was 17, her photograph was submitted to a Vogue model competition and thus her modelling career and life in fashion began. At the age of 26, Grace was in car accident that left her scarred. After her recovery, she was interviewed by British Vogue's Editor, Beatrix Miller, and she was employed as a Junior Editor. After nineteen years as Photo Editor with British Vogue, she moved to New York to work for Calvin Klein. In July 1988, she joined Anna Wintour at American Vogue, where she remains the magazine's creative director, or "the jewel in the crown" as Anna Wintour refers to her.