Gods and Kings

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The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

By Dana Thomas

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Gods and Kings by Dana Thomas explores the rise and eventual downfall of fashion icons Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. Set against the backdrop of the high-pressure fashion industry, it delves into the intertwining themes of creativity, business, and personal struggle, offering a fascinating insight into their complex worlds. This book provides a compelling narrative about the intersection of art and commerce, highlighting the intense environments that shaped two of the industry's most influential figures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate dynamics of the luxury fashion industry, as it delves deeply into the dramatic rise of two fashion icons. It offers a compelling exploration of creativity, ambition, and the business acumen behind establishing global fashion empires, making it an intriguing read for those interested in the intersection of art and commerce.

Gods and Kings

Spanning the 80s, 90s and noughties, this book features the story of Galliano and Alexander McQueen who created a great change in the world of fashion, from London's raucous art and club scene to the old-world glamour of Parisian couture, and reveals the machinations of this notoriously secretive industry.

They were the working-class British boys who shook fashion to its core, bringing the edginess of the London club scene to French couture and taking excess to its limits. In this unputdownable biography, fashion insider Dana Thomas chronicles the blazing talent, dizzying rise and savage fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.

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They were the working-class British boys who shook fashion to its core, bringing the edginess of the London club scene to French couture and taking excess to its limits. In this unputdownable biography, fashion insider Dana Thomas chronicles the blazing talent, dizzying rise, and savage fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.

In Gods and Kings, Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe, tells the story of how John Galliano and Alexander McQueen changed the face of fashion.

In the first decade of the 21st century, the fashion world was dominated by two different but equally successful and turbulent figures. Within twelve months, Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, and John Galliano had professionally imploded. Who was to blame? And how was fashion changed by their rise and fall?

Spanning the 80s, 90s, and noughties, Gods and Kings tells the story of these two charismatic figures and times of great change in the world of fashion, from London's raucous art and club scene to the old-world glamour of Parisian couture, and reveals the machinations of this notoriously secretive industry.

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Gods and Kings is lauded as a compelling narrative that delves into the high stakes of the fashion world, offering a gripping tale of creativity and turmoil. The book vividly captures the essence of fashion's relentless pursuit of innovation and the inevitable consequences of success. Critics commend Dana Thomas's ability to weave a detailed portrait of an era, enriched by insights from over a hundred fashion insiders, making it more than just an entertaining read; it provides a poignant exploration of the industry's dramatic rise and fall.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241198162

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 432

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Arts & Culture Dana Thomas Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Dana Thomas has written for The New York Times magazine, the New Yorker, WSJ, the Financial Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and was the European editor of Conde Nast Portfolio. She is a contributing editor for T- The New York Times Style magazine, and the author of The New York Times bestseller, Deluxe- How Luxury Lost Its Lustre. She lives in Paris.

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