{"title":"Lucie Whitmore","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Lucie Whitmore, a distinguished author in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for her deep insights and engaging writing style, Whitmore brings a fresh perspective to the often complex world of science. Her ability to weave facts with fascination marks her place in the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eFashion City\u003c\/em\u003e, seamlessly blends elements of science and nature with the evolution of fashion. The book provides an intriguing exploration of how urban landscapes interact with fashion's history and progress. Whitmore's approach is both educational and entertaining, making her works a delightful read for those curious about the intricate connections between nature, science, and societal trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucie Whitmore's books are a treasure trove for readers seeking to understand the world around them through the unique lens of fashion and science. Her writings not only inform but also inspire a deeper appreciation for the interplay of natural elements in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fashion-city-by-bethan-bide-9781781301241","title":"Fashion City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the extraordinary stories of the Jewish people who designed, made and sold fashion in twentieth-century London, revealing their vital role in making it an iconic fashion city.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Jewish people have long been associated with making clothes, the full extent of the contributions they made to London’s growing reputation as a global fashion capital and the democratisation of fashion through the development of ready-to-wear clothes in the twentieth century have been widely forgotten. Spanning all sectors of the fashion industry – from homeworking to haute couture – the book draws stories from generations of Jewish Londoners and is richly illustrated with images from across the city and the Museum of London’s collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFashion City\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a journey across London, from the busy clothing factories of the East End to the swinging boutiques of Carnaby Street and the manicured squares of Mayfair. Along the way, it introduces you to the intriguing stories of the key figures behind London fashion, such as Frederick Starke, a boy from the East End whose ability to tell a creative story changed the way the world saw British ready-to-wear fashion; Otto Lucas, a gay Jewish German hat maker who became the most financially successful milliner in the world; Mr Fish, the rule-defying tailor who dressed Mick Jagger and Muhammed Ali; and Netty Spiegel, who escaped the Nazis on the Kindertransport and became a London wedding dress designer of choice under her ‘Neymar’ label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together a wealth of new research and presenting a novel perspective of London fashion, this book gives a voice to the city’s overlooked and often forgotten Jewish fashion makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854516572396,"sku":"9781781301241","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/89c306b73fabcc5405921e2a9bd36ad3.jpg?v=1759269225"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucie-whitmore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}