{"title":"Amber Jane Butchart","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmber Jane Butchart’s books invite readers to explore the rich tapestry of fashion through a cultural and historical lens. With a distinctive focus on style as a reflection of society, her works delve into the stories behind classic trends and iconic aesthetics, such as the enduring appeal of \u003cem\u003enautical chic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated for weaving together art, history, and sartorial elegance, her collections illuminate the intersection of clothing and identity. Readers can expect insightful narratives that celebrate fashion’s role in shaping cultural expression and personal style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nautical-chic-by-amber-jane-butchart-9780500517802","title":"Nautical Chic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Chanel's coastal couture to McLaren and Westwood's punk-fuelled pirates, from Jean Paul Gaultier's beefcake camp to Tommy Hilfiger's preppy classics, this is the first and only book to celebrate nautical fashion and all its iconic looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNautical Chic\u003c\/em\u003e style has an enduring sophistication, and this volume is a glorious celebration of its perennial popularity, tracing the history of its trends and impact on the clothes we love. From the beaches of Cape Cod and Nantucket to the yachts of Côte d'Azur, not to mention catwalks everywhere, the nautical look has cut a sartorial swathe for over two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmber Jane Butchart charts the rise and rise of the nautical influence on fashion over five chapters, each one devoted to an iconic maritime figure. While 'The Sailor' explores the undeniable sex appeal of the sailor and 'The Sportsman' covers the classic All-American Look, 'The Officer' shows how epaulettes, brass buttons and braiding came to be catwalk staples. 'The Fisherman' charts how blue-and-white stripes became the choice of style arbiters as diverse as Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and Andy Warhol. 'The Pirate' concludes the book by tying together Captain Hook, Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47671182950636,"sku":"9780500517802","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500517802-nautical-chic.jpg?v=1779825966"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amber-jane-butchart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}