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The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends

Visual biographies of the world's greatest designers
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The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends offers visual biographies of the world's most influential fashion designers. Through timelines filled with graphic symbols, the book reveals each legend's childhood, relationships, critical life choices, and signature pieces that shaped fashion history. Readers will explore how these designers adapted to trends and adversities, gaining insight into the evolution of the fashion industry.
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This book is ideal for fashion enthusiasts and those interested in arts and culture who wish to understand the personal and professional journeys behind iconic designers. It provides inspiration and detailed analysis suited for readers seeking a comprehensive and visually engaging exploration of fashion legends.

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The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends offers visual biographies of the world's greatest designers. This visually engaging book takes you through the stories of these iconic figures, exploring how they've navigated life choices, trends, and adversities over the decades, thereby altering the fashion industry's landscape.

Discover stories of these designers' childhoods, relationships, and ups and downs, alongside their signature pieces that have changed fashion history. The book presents a timeline with fascinating graphic symbols, making it both informative and easy to read. It's a perfect treat for anyone passionate about fashion.

Featuring 50 fashion legends, The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends offers a unique perspective on these industry titans. By the end, you might never view these legends in the same way again. The book is a fun volume filled with appraisals of the 50 most significant fashion designers, each with their iconic status.

Explore the little-known stories of each legend's life choices and discover how they've adapted to trends and adversities. Each designer's timeline offers personal information and career highlights, distilling the essence of their success into wisdom-laden quotes that are sure to inspire.

Want to uncover fun facts, statistics, and analyses? Find out about their major subjects, their occupations before designing, the age they opened their first store, and the critical moments that led to their rise or fall. The statistical and analysis section summarizes these pivotal moments, providing an insightful look into their careers and successes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789887711025

Publisher: Fashionary International Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2018

Country: Hong Kong

Imprint: Fashionary International Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 390g

Pages: 120

About the Author

Founded in 2008, Fashionary is the best-selling fashion sketchbook, a practical tool for professionals who are working at all levels of the fashion industry. The name originated from "Fashion + Dictionary + Diary".

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