Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;"A smart and entertaining journey through the history of fashion" (andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review) from andlt;Iandgt;Project Runwayandlt;/Iandgt; co-host Tim Gunn.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;pandgt;In the beginning there was the fig leaf and the toga. Crinolines and corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion, and life--from economics to politics, weather to warfare, practicality to the utterly impractical--is reflected in the styles of any given era, evolving into the threads you buy and wear today. andlt;BRandgt;
With the candidness, intelligence, and charm that made him a household name on Project Runway, Tim Gunn reveals the fascinating story behind each article of clothing dating back to ancient times, in a book that reads like a walking tour from museum to closet. Drawing from his exhaustive knowledge and intensive research to offer cutting-edge insights into modern style, Tim explains how the 1960s ruined American underwear, how Beau Brummell created the look men have worn for more than a century, why cargo capri pants are a plague on our nation, and much more. From Cleopatra's crown to Helen of Troy's sandals, from Queen Victoria's corset to Madonna's cone bra, Dynasty's power suits to Hillary Clinton's pantsuits, Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible takes you on a runway-ready journey through the highs and lows of fashion history. Prepare to be inspired as you change your thinking about the past, present, and future of fashion!
Review
"Tim Gunn is fun and chatty, but most of all he is incredibly knowledgable and informed!"
—Diane von Furstenberg
Review
“Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible is a must-have for discerning fashionistas. Not only is it packed with fun facts from the whole of fashion history, but it is a rollicking good read and, in many places, laugh-out-loud funny. Gunn combines acerbic wit with disarming charm—a rare combination—such that we don’t realize how much we learn from the book. Beware: he may be unforgiving when it comes to a favorite style—but you can’t help feeling he’s right.”
—Kathryn Earle, Head of Visual Arts Publishing at Bloomsbury
Review
“Rich with photos, this book combines Gunn's signature brand of sassy wisdom with a smart and entertaining journey through the history of fashion--no item in the closet is left uncovered…. Gunn makes this history of fashion more than just another lesson about fabrics and dyes--for him, it's the people and the culture that bring the items we wear into sharper focus; in fact, Gunn states that "the primary purpose of this book is to give your clothes more significance." …. Numerous cultural tidbits, fantastic images, and sartorial wisdom from one of fashion's most respected gurus make this a must-read for "everyone who gets dressed in the morning, not just an elite crew in Manhattan."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Review
"[Gunn's] expertise is very up to the minute, and while this book is a valuable guide for today, it will also reflect well historically on our current styles in decades to come."
Saturday Evening Post
Synopsis
A smart and entertaining journey through the history of fashion (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn.
In the beginning there was the fig leaf...
and the toga. Crinolines and ruffs. Chain mail and corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything Fashion begets fashion, and what was the height of style yesterday has evolved into the trendsetting looks of today.
Join Project Runway s Tim Gunn on an epic tour through centuries of what women and men want and have always wanted to look and feel their best in clothes that express who they are embellished with Tim s personalized commandments of the closet to help you build the perfect wardrobe for every occasion."
Synopsis
“A smart and entertaining journey through the history of fashion” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn.In the beginning there was the fig leaf and the toga. Crinolines and corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion, and life—from economics to politics, weather to warfare, practicality to the utterly impractical—is reflected in the styles of any given era, evolving into the threads you buy and wear today.
With the candidness, intelligence, and charm that made him a household name on Project Runway, Tim Gunn reveals the fascinating story behind each article of clothing dating back to ancient times, in a book that reads like a walking tour from museum to closet. Drawing from his exhaustive knowledge and intensive research to offer cutting-edge insights into modern style, Tim explains how the 1960s ruined American underwear, how Beau Brummell created the look men have worn for more than a century, why cargo capri pants are a plague on our nation, and much more. From Cleopatra’s crown to Helen of Troy’s sandals, from Queen Victoria’s corset to Madonna’s cone bra, Dynasty’s power suits to Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits, Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible takes you on a runway-ready journey through the highs and lows of fashion history. Prepare to be inspired as you change your thinking about the past, present, and future of fashion!
Synopsis
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About the Author
Beloved pop culture icon and andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling author Tim Gunn is best known as the Emmy Awardandndash;winning host of andlt;iandgt;Project Runwayandlt;/iandgt;. He also hosted two seasons of his own Bravo makeover series, andlt;iandgt;Tim Gunnandrsquo;s Guide to Styleandlt;/iandgt;, and was the host of the reality TV series andlt;iandgt;Under the Gunnandlt;/iandgt;.andlt;bandgt;Ada Calhounandlt;/bandgt; was the founding editor-in-chief of the award-winning parenting site Babble.com. She is the co-author of andlt;Iandgt;Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making it Workandlt;/Iandgt;, and has written for andlt;Iandgt;Theandlt;/Iandgt; andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;New Yorkandlt;/iandgt; magazine, the andlt;iandgt;New York Postandlt;/iandgt;, Salon.com and andlt;iandgt;Time andlt;/iandgt;magazine. She lives in New York City with her husband and young son.