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Justine Picardie's Top Book Recommendations
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The first Vreeland book to focus on her three decades at Harper's Bazaar, where the legendary editor honed her singular take on fashion. In 1936, Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Carmel Snow made a decision that changed fashion forever when she invited a stylish London transplant named Diana Vreeland to join her magazine. Vreeland created "Why Don't You?"--an illustrated column of irreverent advice for chic living. Soon she was named the magazine's fashion editor--a position that Richard Avedon later famously credited Vreeland with inventing. The troika of Snow, legendary art... more
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Shiaparelli's fascinating autobiography charts her rise from resident of a rat-infested apartment to designer to the stars. This publication will coincide with 'Surreal Things' at the V&A in March 2007. less
Recommended by Justine Picardie, and 1 others. Justine PicardieSchiaparelli (Source)
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This autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. less
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"Reads beautifully . . . the closest anyone can get to a face-to-face with Coco."—The Spectator
In her own words, Coco Chanel tells us about her friendships, the men in her life, her philosophy of fashion, and the story behind the legendary N° 5 perfume. less
In her own words, Coco Chanel tells us about her friendships, the men in her life, her philosophy of fashion, and the story behind the legendary N° 5 perfume. less
Recommended by Justine Picardie, and 1 others. Justine PicardieChanel (Source)
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