A to Z of Style

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I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny.' Coco Chanel

Amy de la Haye brings together the secrets of style from the worlds greatest fashion designers, their famous clients and others from the world of fashion in this delightful illustrated dictionary. Preserving the wisdom of fashions big names, from Chanel on perfume, to Dior on elegance and Schiaparelli on hats, this charming compendium is illustrated with newly commissioned line drawings of accessories and clothing from the V&As celebrated fashion collection by Emma Farrarons. A to Z of Style, a handy guide full of timeless advice, is the perfect gift for anyone with a sense of style or fun.

Author/Artist/Designer

Amy de la Haye (Editor)

Pages

128

Dimensions

12.9cm x 1.5cm x 17.8cm

ISBN

9781851776528

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Product code

110125

Book Format

Hardback

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About the author

Amy de la Haye

Amy de la Haye is a curator and dress historian. She holds a Readership at London College of Fashion and was formerly Curator of 20th Century Fashion at the V&A. She is the author of Lucile (V&A 2009) with Valerie Mendes, Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day (V&A 2011) and editor of the A to Z of Style (V&A 2011).