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New York: Through a Fashion Eye

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New York: Through a Fashion Eye by Megan Hess offers a stylish and illustrated guide through the world of fashion in New York City. It showcases the glamorous places, events, and notable figures that define the city's vibrant fashion scene. The book combines elegant illustrations with insider tips, making it an essential read for fashion enthusiasts and those with a love for the cultural vibe of New York.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for fashion and a love for New York City. With stunning illustrations capturing the essence and vibrancy of the city's fashion scene, it offers an enchanting journey through iconic locations and stylish hotspots. Perfect for those who appreciate art, culture, and the glamorous side of city life.

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"Featuring fashion themed restaurants, hotels, and sites to visit, as well as Megan's favorite places to shop, this is a must-have insider's guide to New York for any fashion lover."--

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From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling sensation New York: Through a Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat, and of course shop in the Big Apple.

Skyscrapers, honking cabs, and chic New Yorkers strutting the sidewalks – this is a city like no other. But where to visit, and what to do? Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through the city that never sleeps – from breakfast at Tiffany's to people watching in Central Park.

Filled with Megan’s elegant illustrations, New York: Through a Fashion Eye is an insider's guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities. This special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover, new revised content, and a ribbon.

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New York: Through a Fashion Eye by Megan Hess is praised for combining elegant illustrations with an insider's guide to the fashion scene of New York. It offers a stylish exploration of the city's hotels, museums, restaurants, and shops, making it a delightful addition to a travel reading list.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743799604

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Edition: Enlarged edition

Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 914g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Megan HessΒ is an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious clients includeΒ Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her bestselling fashion books and belovedΒ ClarisΒ series for children have sold over a million copies worldwide.

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