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A Pocket Guide to Dr. Martens

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Dr. Martens, the beloved British boot with its unmistakeable AirWair soles, is a symbol of subcultural style throughout the world, from punk to grunge, glam to goth. In this illustrated guide, style writer Hannah Kane explores Dr. Martens' colourful history of rebellious self-expression. From its origins... Read More
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Dr Martens, the beloved British boot with its unmistakeable AirWair soles, is a symbol of subcultural style throughout the world, from punk to grunge, glam to goth.

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Dr. Martens, the beloved British boot with its unmistakeable AirWair soles, is a symbol of subcultural style throughout the world, from punk to grunge, glam to goth.

In this illustrated guide, style writer Hannah Kane explores Dr. Martens' colourful history of rebellious self-expression. From its origins as a modest workwear boot to its status as one of the most iconic brands in modern culture, who are the people behind the evolution of DMs? And what are the styles that have made it such a mark of attitude and empowerment?

Discover the unique journey of Dr. Martens in this fascinating exploration of its contribution to fashion and identity.

Series: Pocket Guides to Fashion

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529444827

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: Approx 90 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 391g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Hannah Kane is a journalist, writer and Editor-in-Chief of the independent style and culture magazine PHOENIX. She is a Lecturer in Fashion Marketing at the London College of Fashion and also teaches fashion journalism, media, and creative direction at several other universities.

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