Little Book of Tom Ford

Name: Little Book of Tom Ford
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781802796483
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The story of the iconic brand

By Kristen Bateman

Series: Little Books of Fashion

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Designer, film director and maverick of the fashion world, Tom Ford is synonymous with passion, innovation and some truly astonishing attire.Renowned for his subversive ideas, infinite vision and endless pursuit of excellence, Tom Ford has transformed the fashion landscape as we know it with clean lines,... Read More

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An illustrated exploration of the story behind fashion industry titan, Tom Ford – the man who dressed First Lady Michelle Obama and created the iconic suits for Daniel Craig's James Bond.

An illustrated exploration of the story behind Tom Ford – the fashion industry titan, credited with saving Gucci from bankruptcy, and the design powerhouse behind James Bond's wardrobe of exquisite suits and dressing First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Designer, film director and maverick of the fashion world, Tom Ford is synonymous with passion, innovation and some truly astonishing attire.

Renowned for his subversive ideas, infinite vision and endless pursuit of excellence, Tom Ford has transformed the fashion landscape as we know it with clean lines, sensual tailoring and his distinctive contemporary flair.

Through carefully curated photographs and engaging expert text, Little Book of Tom Ford tells the story of the visionary designer, from his incredible success at both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, to his eponymous label that resonates with celebrities and fashion fans the world over.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802796483

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 100 clr and b&w illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 160

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Kristen Bateman is a New York based writer, editor, designer and consultant. She is the author of five books, including Fashion's Big Night Out: A Met Gala Look Book, Little Book of New York Style and Interior Style: Maximalism. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, Elle and more. She is an avid fashion collector, and she also runs her own jewelry brand, Dollchunk. Follow along @kristenvbateman.

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