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Grace
A Memoir
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The memoir of the creative genius at Vogue US and star of The September Issue—a dazzling and beguiling story of fifty years in fashion.
For decades, Grace Coddington's personal touch has steered wildly imaginative fashion spreads in Vogue magazine. Then came The September Issue, the behind-the-scenes documentary that turned the spotlight on a woman with a no-nonsense attitude and an unerring visual instinct. Overnight, the flame-haired Grace became a heroine for fashion insiders and the general public alike.
Witty and forthright, and illustrated throughout with vintage photographs and exclusive line-drawings, Grace: A Memoir shares the excitement and vision that go into producing so many unforgettable fashion images. Here are the designers, models, photographers, hairstylists, make-up artists, and celebrities with whom Grace has created her 'stories in pictures'—whether it be Jerry Hall conquering the USSR or Tom Ford falling down a rabbit hole in Annie Leibovitz's version of Alice in Wonderland.
Grace's own life has been as dream-like as one of her madcap fashion spreads. Brought up in windswept wartime Anglesey, she arrived in the world of fashion with a unique perspective and a charismatic presence that continues to influence the industry to this day.
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Grace by Grace Coddington receives praise for its vivid storytelling and rich insights into the fashion industry, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of fashion's most influential editors. Readers appreciate her candid and humorous style, along with the captivating illustrations that accompany her journey from model to creative director. This memoir is celebrated for its inspiration and delightful anecdotes, making it a cherished read for fashion enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781742755601
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 December 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Vintage (Australia)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 1237g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Born on the island of Anglesey, Wales, Grace Coddington's interest in fashion began in her teens, when she would anxiously await the arrival of a current issue of Vogue magazine, her only connection to the fashion world. When she was 17, her photograph was submitted to a Vogue model competition and thus her modelling career and life in fashion began. At the age of 26, Grace was in car accident that left her scarred. After her recovery, she was interviewed by British Vogue's Editor, Beatrix Miller, and she was employed as a Junior Editor. After nineteen years as Photo Editor with British Vogue, she moved to New York to work for Calvin Klein. In July 1988, she joined Anna Wintour at American Vogue, where she remains the magazine's creative director, or "the jewel in the crown" as Anna Wintour refers to her.
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