Style and Substance - Why What We Wear Matters

''A compelling new encyclopaedia of style'' Harper''s Bazaar ''In a world of fleeting trends, Bay Garnett has created an accessory to treasure, earning Style and Substance an enduring place in the canon of fashion literature.'' i-news For Bernardine Evaristo , style is about a refusal to be stereotyped. Heels make Charlotte Tilbury feel powerful while Chloe Sevigny delights in the traditional, with a twist. Jilly Cooper and A J Tracey appreciate diamonds; Zadie Smith adapts her wardrobe depending on the city and Rachel Weisz loves the democracy of denim. Sienna Miller misses the freedom of a less self-conscious age. With over sixty pieces on everything from Davina McCall on the importance of underwear to Stanley Tucci on the elegance of a narrow stripe, this is a gloriously eclectic celebration of self-expression. ''Stellar'' Pandora Sykes ''Brilliant'' i-D

About the author

Bay Garnett has worked as a stylist, editor and creative director for over twenty years. She hosts the 'This Old Thing' podcast and, as a pioneer of thrifting, was the first to include vintage pieces in luxury shoots. She continues to celebrate the creativity sustainability offers through her work with Oxfam, including their Second-Hand September campaign and curating their catwalk show which opened London Fashion Week. She loves leopard print and gold chains.

Product details

• Authors: Bay Garnett, Garnett Bay
• Assisted by: Bay Garnett (Editor)
• Publisher: John Murray
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2024
• EAN: 9781399812450
• ISBN: 978-1-399-81245-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 196 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Essays, feuilletons, literary criticism, interviews; Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides > Health > Beauty/cosmetics; Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); HEALTH & FITNESS / Beauty & Grooming, SELF-HELP / Fashion & Style, Fashion & style guides, Memoirs, Fashion & society, Literary essays, Fashion and beauty industries