Frida: Style Icon
A Celebration of the Remarkable Style of Frida Kahlo
Published on 23. June 2022
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-78488-497-0 (ISBN)
Description
Frida: Style Icon charts Frida's fashion evolution through 50 beautifully illustrated style moments including pieces from her famous wardrobe, her most iconic looks and her own special kind of styling.
From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery strung by Frida herself, this book showcases how Frida used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress - rebozos (shawl), embroidered huipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which also illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18.
Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.
From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery strung by Frida herself, this book showcases how Frida used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress - rebozos (shawl), embroidered huipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which also illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18.
Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
4-colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
547 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78488-497-0 (9781784884970)
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E-Book
06/2022
1st Edition
Quadrille Publishing
€14.99
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Person
Charlie Collins is a sustainable wardrobe consultant, stylist and brand consultant. She has spent over a decade working within the sustainable fashion sector, encouraging brands and individuals alike to re-wear, re-sell or donate their unwanted items to worthy causes. She is an ambassador for Malaika Charity, the brilliant school and community model supporting over 400 girls and their families in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She treasure-hunts magical pre-owned and vintage pieces for her Creative Wardrobe community and is a lifelong Frida Kahlo fan. She lives in Lewes, East Sussex, with her husband Matt, son Ivo and Main Coon cat, Wolf.