{"title":"Véronique Hyland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Véronique Hyland, a distinguished voice in the realm of arts and culture literature. Véronique is celebrated for her in-depth explorations of the fashion industry's social and cultural dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eDress Code\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of how clothing choices shape and influence modern identity and society. Hyland's writing seamlessly blends insightful analysis with engaging storytelling, offering both casual readers and fashion enthusiasts a deeper understanding of the fashion world's intricate layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid follower of fashion trends or simply curious about the intersection of style and societal norms, Véronique Hyland's books provide a captivating journey into the conversation around what we wear and why it matters. Explore our collection to discover her thought-provoking insights into the ever-evolving world of fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dress-code-by-veronique-hyland-9780063050839","title":"Dress Code","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine Best Book of 2022 \u003cem\u003e An \u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e Best Nonfiction Book of 2022 \u003c\/em\u003e A \u003cem\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/em\u003e Must-Read Book of 2022 * A \u003cem\u003eFashionista\u003c\/em\u003e Summer Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Smart, funny, and impressively thorough.”—\u003cem\u003eThe Cut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the spirit of works by Jia Tolentino and Anne Helen Peterson, a smart and incisive essay collection centred on the fashion industry—its history, its importance, why we wear what we wear, and why it matters—from \u003cem\u003eElle Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e’s fashion features director.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does fashion hold so much power over us? Most of us care about how we dress and how we present ourselves. Style offers clues about everything from class to which in-group we belong to. \u003cem\u003eBad Feminist\u003c\/em\u003e for fashion, \u003cem\u003eDress Code\u003c\/em\u003e takes aim at the institutions within the fashion industry while reminding us of the importance of dress and what it means for self-presentation. Everything—from societal changes to the progress (or lack thereof) of women’s rights to the hidden motivations behind what we choose to wear to align ourselves with a particular social group—can be tracked through clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVeronique Hyland examines thought-provoking questions such as: Why has the “French girl” persisted as our most undying archetype? What does “dressing for yourself” really mean for a woman? How should a female politician dress? Will gender-differentiated fashion go forever out of style? How has social media affected and warped our sense of self-presentation, and how are we styling ourselves expressly for it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone participates in painting, literature, or film. But there is no “opting out” of fashion. And yet, fashion is still seen as superficial and trivial, and only the finest of couture is considered as art. Hyland argues that fashion is a key that unlocks questions of power, sexuality, and class, taps into history, and sends signals to the world around us. Clothes mean something—even if you’re “just” wearing jeans and a T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549286158572,"sku":"9780063050839","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11712493482210.jpg?v=1749895425"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/veronique-hyland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}