The Fashion Book

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The Fashion Book (New Edition) takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented; from clothing and footwear designers, to photographers, stylists, icons and retailers, including the new category of educational institutions that have been fundamental in the careers of many of the creative individuals.
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“A must for every self-respecting and dedicated follower of fashion.”—Sunday Telegraph Magazine

“It is probably the most comprehensive fashion encyclopedia for general consumption available. A must-buy for the fashion obsessive.”—Independent on Saturday

“A masterly encyclopedia.”—Tatler

“A feast of fashion and cheaper by far than a designer garment.”—The Big Issue

“An excellent guide to fashion in all its diversity.”—Irish Times

“At last, at last, at last our prayers have been answered. Phaidon have come up with every fashion lover’s dream, The Fashion Book, both beautiful and faultless.”—What’s On in London

“The fashion bible.”—Vogue

“The ultimate fashion reference book.”—Elle

“The Style Bible… An essential coffee table bible.”—Vantage Magazine

“Lavishly illustrated and updated to include today’s hottest talent, it’s a must for fashion obsessives.”—Marie Claire

“Devotees of fashion, photography and style will covet The Fashion Book… An A-Z compendium of the creative minds and talents who have helped shape the way we see fashion… Quintessential.”—Vanity Fair

“The Fashion Book, aka The Fashion Bible… The bona-fide guide to the industry… An essential and detailed exposé of the most powerful people within the art and business of fashion…”—Kensington & Chelsea Magazine

“A big old treat of a book.”—The Observer Magazine

“The fashion lover’s ultimate almanac.”—MatchesFashion.com

“Vogue declare it the fashion bible and Elle call it the definitive resource, what’s clear is the coffee-table tome is undeniably the most authoritative tome on fashion and beyond.”— Inside Out, TopShop Blog

“It’s no secret that Phaidon’s epic The Fashion Book, first released in 1998, is an authoritative resource for industry insiders and fans alike. Now the coffee-table tome has been given new life with a definitive updated addition…”—Style

“The Fashion Book is the authoritative resource on absolutely everyone and anyone who’s meant anything to fashion as we know it today.”—Linda Fargo

“An A-Z of everything you could wish to know about the past 140 years of fashion. Models, moguls, designers and photographers are profiled and cross-referenced in this indispensable survey.”— Harpers & Queen

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