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The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley
4.0

This was a light yet highly enjoyable read. I know how knowledgeable and revered ALT is amongst his peers, but didn't know any of the background of how this came to be or how truly admired he is amid notable fashion icons most of which are lifelong friends. Reading about his forty year friendship with Lagerfeld was truly fascinating as I didn't know about it previously.

If you are intrigued by or engrossed with the fashion industry, there are some fantastic stories within these pages. A dazzling insider view of some of the most synonymous names in fashion. As well as great commentary on the current world of fashion (which I hadn't considered before) and the 'use and abuse' culture of fashion print media.