When it comes to fashion, the term “icon” is almost invariably associated with a person: a man or, more often, a woman whose style has left a mark on the collective imagination. And yet, there are also objects that have the same extraordinary evocative power, items of clothing or accessories which, in different ways, have revolutionised the history of fashion. The birth of the Burberry trench coat, flat pumps or Givenchy’s little black dress were milestones after which nothing was ever the same. Each designer, label or fast-fashion manufacturer has had to come to terms with fashion icons’ existence, by quoting or revisiting them, or simply by copying creations that have now become classics. Some of these are even known by their original name, like the Kelly bag and Borsalino hats. Others, over the years, have also gained sociopolitical connotations (Levi’s jeans, for example, which were once workwear, became a symbol of the Sixties youth revolution), while others, such as Hermès scarves and Chanel No.5 perfume, continue to be status symbols. This book with historical illustrations, cult advertising and beautiful still life shots of the products featured, narrates the history and anecdotes, and tells of the famous people and intrinsic values relating to the must-have fashion items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Fashion icons aren’t just people; they’re also revolutionary items like the Burberry trench coat and Givenchy’s little black dress. This book explores their history, anecdotes, and cultural impact with illustrations and photos.
FOREWORD page 5
\nPREFACE page 8
\nINTRODUCTION page 10
\nJEANS
\nlevi’s. from mines to catwalks page 14
\nLOUIS VUITTON
\nstyle “on the road” page 30
\nTHE TRENCH COAT
\nburberry. the perfect “british style” page 44
\nBORSALINO
\nthe hat that bewitched the movies page 56
\nTHE MARINIÈRE
\nchanel. simplicity becomes class page 70
\nCHANEL N°5
\nmore than a perfume, a milestone of seduction page 80
\nALL STAR
\nfrom the nba to streetwear page 92
\nLACOSTE
\na “crocodile” that became a trademark page 102
\nHERMÈS SCARVES
\na silk rainbow page 114
\nBALLERINAS
\ndance classes on city streets page 126
\nTHE MONCLER DUVET
\nfrom k2 to urban chic page 136
\nTHE CHANEL TAILLEUR
\nthe bon ton “uniform” of the contemporary woman page 146
\nTHE CHANEL HANDBAG
\nthe shoulder strap bag revolution page 158
\nRAY-BAN & PERSOL
\nfrom heroic aviators to hollywood stars page 168
\nKELLY & BIRKIN
\ntwo names, a single desire page 180
\nLITTLE BLACK DRESS
\nthe infinitely elegant little dress page 192
\nTHE JACKIE BAG
\nthe unforgettable handbag of an inimitable icon page 202
\nTHE STILETTO
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