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Little Guides to Style III Gift Set

A Historical Review of Four Fashion Icons
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Little Guides to Style III Gift Set is a beautifully curated collection focusing on the world of fashion and style, showcasing the evolution and influence of high fashion houses. Written by Emmanuelle Dirix, Karen Homer, and Emma Baxter-Wright, this set delves into the stories behind iconic designers and brands, highlighting their impact on contemporary fashion. This collection is perfect for fashionistas and those interested in the cultural significance of style.
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This collection is perfect for fashion enthusiasts and style aficionados, offering insights into the evolution and influence of iconic fashion houses. You'll enjoy the stunning photography and engaging narratives that capture the essence of timeless style and enduring legacy in the world of haute couture.

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Little Guides to Style III Gift Set

The third boxed set of the stories of four more iconic fashion houses, including images of their designs and text on the personalities behind the brands.

With images of the four houses' most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives of the creative geniuses behind the brands, The Little Guides to Style III is the quintessential collection that will delight any fashion lover.

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Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectible box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides.

Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them, and their impact on the fashion landscape today.

Discover the story behind the Birkin with the Little Book of Hermes, the creation of red carpet elegance with Valentino, the construction of architectural masterpieces with Balenciaga, and the complete re-imagination of the iconic brand with Chanel by Lagerfeld.

Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover.

Series: Little Books of Fashion

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802796315

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 500 clr and b&w photos and illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 74.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 1459g

About the Author

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at the University of the Arts, London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including theNew York Observer,Cosmopolitan andMarie Claire, and is the bestselling author ofLittle Book of Chanel. Emma lives in Gloucestershire, England.Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist forThe Times and has contributed to theTelegraph,Harpers & Queen,Elle,World of Interiors andVogue. She is the author of theLittle Book of Dior andThings a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.Emmanuelle Dirix is a fashion historian and curator. She teaches at the Antwerp Fashion Academy and Manchester Metropolitan University, and has lectured at the Royal College of Art and University of the Arts London. She is the author ofUnravel: Knitwear in Fashion,Fashion Sourcebook 1920s and1930s Fashion: the Definitive Sourcebook.

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