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Anatomy of Style

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Anatomy of Style by Sophie Gachet unveils the fashion secrets of over 120 celebrities, from icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to contemporary stars including Rihanna, Zendaya, and Meghan Markle. Drawing on her experience as a fashion journalist, Gachet breaks down the essential elements of various styles, showing readers how to recreate these showstopping looks effortlessly. With insightful commentary and rich illustrations, this book serves as an indispensable style bible that explores everything from chic to quirky fashions.
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Ideal for fashion enthusiasts, celebrity style followers, and readers seeking accessible inspiration for updating their wardrobe with iconic and contemporary looks.

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Through photographs of both iconic and individual styles, this book decodes celebrity fashion secrets and demonstrates how to effortlessly reproduce the showstopping looks.

What are Kate Moss' sartorial obsessions? How does Gigi Hadid create fashion buzz? Which tricks does Gwyneth Paltrow use to stay on top of new trends? What defines Kate Middleton's "princess" style? From her years as a fashion journalist for Elle and her front row seat at the runway shows, Sophie Gachet—a true fashion guru—has all the answers. Here, she breaks down celebrity looks and fashion trends into their essential elements, making them accessible to everyone.

One hundred twenty celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Cate Blanchett, Millie Bobby Brown, Priyanka Chopra, Billie Eilish, Kaia Gerber, Ashley Graham, Kendall Jenner, Meghan Markle, Lupita Nyong'o, Olivia Palermo, Rihanna, Margot Robbie, and Zendaya provide wardrobe inspiration. Their singular outfits, which range from chic to cool, sporty to quirky, and urban to classic, are unpacked and dissected piece by piece. Iconic looks that have forged fashion history, such as Madonna's biker jacket, Marilyn Monroe's turtleneck, Audrey Hepburn's LBD, or Jennifer Lopez's plunging Versace dress take centre stage.

This generously illustrated book, written in the author's witty and incisive voice, is a must-have reference and indispensable style bible.

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Praised by Women's Wear Daily for its engaging breakdown of celebrity wardrobes and iconic outfits, the book offers a breezy and inspiring look at fashion. MyLittleBird.com acknowledges it as a pleasure to dream about refreshing one’s wardrobe in challenging times. However, New York Journal of Books finds the content more suited to casual readers than fashion connoisseurs. Despite differing opinions, it remains a visually appealing and witty guide to celebrity style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782081513532

Publisher: Editions Flammarion

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: France

Imprint: Flammarion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Sophie Gachet, former Elle fashion journalist, is a veritable trend barometer. She coauthored, with Ines de la Fressange, the New York Times bestseller Parisian Chic, Parisian Chic City Guide, Parisian Chic Look Book, and The Parisian Field Guide to Men's Style.

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