Who's Who in Fashion
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1609019695 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dwight Lambert said Five Stars. Great gift for my fashion conscious mom.
This new edition includes 382 profiles and 888 photographs, alphabetical tabs for easy access, pronunciation guides, and categorical icons to identify individuals. Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, and excitement of the luminaries working in the world of fashion. This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers and nonconformists-past and present-who make up the rich tapestry of the fashion industry. An updated timeline and awards listing (now including the British Fashion Awards) make this a current reference for fashion students, historians, costume curators, and fashion enthusiasts alike.New to this Edition More than 400 new images and 70 new profiles including Joseph Altuzarra,Garance Doré, Riccardo Tisci, The Row (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen), Carine Roitfeld, Prabal Gurung, and more Expanded coverage to include more non-designers with category icons designating fashion
-- Samata Angel author of Fashion Designer's Resource Book This is an excellent book for any fashion design or fashion management student to quickly look up an important name and get their biography Olga Mitterfellner, Mediadesign Hochschule, Germany . Leaving no stone unturned, Holly Price Alford skillfully and deftly shines an exhilarating light on the giants of the fashion industry whilst paying homage to the unsung heroes and rising stars. An inspirational and comprehensive read. Who's Who in Fashion is a love note to an industry brimming with some of the greatest artists to ever walk the face of this earth. Be inspired, revel in the magnitude of talent and enjoy a thoroughly informative and humbling education
Holly Price Alford, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising and Director of Diversity for the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Anne Stegemeyer is a freelance writer and fashion specialist with a background in both high-end retailing (Saks Fift