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Fashion Quotes

Stylish Wit & Catwalk Wisdom

Patrick Mauriès author Jean-Christophe Napias author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:8th Sep '16

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Wise and witty words from the fashionable, from Mae West to Lady Gaga, illustrated by specially commissioned drawings by Christian Lacroix – the perfect gift for fashion lovers!

The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. This book presents hundreds of the snappiest quotations from over three centuries, from the society beaux of the 18th century and the literary wits of the 19th century, to the celebrity elite of the 20th century and today's hippest twitterati.The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. The sharpest tongues and quickest repartee have always sprung from the lips of fashion royalty. From Oscar Wilde to Miuccia Prada, fashion’s words of wisdom have become our daily bread.
Fashion Quotes presents hundreds of the snappiest quotations from over three centuries, from the society beaux of the 18th century and the literary wits of the 19th century, to the celebrity elite of the 20th century and today’s hippest twitterati. Christian Lacroix has gilded the pages with creative inspiration, his illustrations perfectly expressing the colour and panache that we expect of fashion’s finest. The collection is divided into quotations from different spheres, including: Elegance, Shoes, Dressing up, The Little Black Dress, Dandyism, Eros, Eccentricity, Models, Vanity.
Fashion Quotes will be the must-have gift for every fashionista and aspiring wit, or for anyone looking for the ultimate smart put-down, cheeky pick-me-up, whip-crack wisdom or poisonous punchline.

'A must for the intelligent fashionista's dressing table' - The Lady
'Wonderful sartorial musings … beautifully illustrated by Christian Lacroix' - Daily Telegraph

ISBN: 9780500518953

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 440g

160 pages