François ArmanetThe Killer Detail: Defining Moments in Fashion: Sartorial Icons from Cary Grant to Kate Moss

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HardCover. Pub Date :2013-10-29 Pages: 264 Language: English Publisher: Thames Hudson The killer detail: a singular feature that catches the eye. encapsulates an attitude. or refines a style. distinguishing the wearer from the crowd A ribbon. on a hat. a belt knotted around a trench coat. the lining of a jacket. the lacing on a boot. Ephemeral. and yet timeless. Written and curated by seasoned journalists whose intimate backstage knowledge is matched only by their assiduous research. these rare . often candid portraits by celebrated photographers from Helmut Newton and Linda McCartney to Peter Lindbergh and Annie Leibovitz reveal as much about the ethos of the star as about their sartorial choices. Covering all aspects of the wardrobe from head to toe. the authors provide astute analysis of the killer detail as an element of the celebritys own iconic style. and as a lasting ...