
Clothes...and Other Things That Matter
A Beguiling and Revealing Memoir from the Ex-Editor of British Vogue
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Alexandra Shulman
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In Clothes...and Other Things That Matter, Alexandra Shulman delves into her own life to look at the emotions, ambitions, expectations and meanings behind the way we dress.
From the bra to the bikini, the trench coat to trainers, the slip dress to the suit, she explores their meaning in women's lives and how our wardrobes intersect with the larger world - the career ladder, motherhood, romance, sexual identity, ambition, failure, body image and celebrity.
By turns funny, refreshingly self-deprecating and often very moving, this startlingly honest memoir from the ex-editor of British Vogue will encourage women of all ages to consider what their own clothes mean to them, the life they live in them and the stories they tell.
©2020 Alexandra Shulman (P)2020 Octopus Publishing GroupLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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Reseñas de la Crítica
"Clothes...and Other Things That Matter is a book not only about clothes but about the way we live our lives. From childhood onwards, the way we dress is a result of our personal history. In a mix of memoir, fashion history and social observation I am writing about the person our clothes allows us to be and sometimes the person they turn us into." (Alexandra Shulman)
"She has written about her clothes, and given us some scintillating reading...hugely engaging memoir." (Emily Bearn, The Spectator)
"I really loved this book - it's warm, thought-provoking and honest. In the end, I had to ration myself because I didn't want to finish. In these frankly strange times it was wonderful and comforting." (Victoria Hislop)
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- AminaRuhle
- 05-22-20
loved the sentimental aspects
Alexandra was a great editor and it's clear that her strengths came from recognizing the unfrivolous, less insipid aspects of the industry. It's sad to learn that her successor was so unprofessional and simply not a good person. I've lost interest in british vogue which I used to prefer over the original American version.
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- Veronica Stone
- 10-02-20
Absolute icon.
A great book for anyone that loves fashion and has an emotional connection to their clothing. Love the historical contexts she gives for different clothing items. Just a wonderful honest story of an industry icon!
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- Felecia Clark
- 04-07-21
Don't take your clothes for granted.
Though I hardly have access to the beautiful designer pieces that the author has been exposed to, I started to rethink about my wardrobe and it's affect on my life.
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- martin rush
- 02-25-24
Loved it
Loved the connection to important life events to regular clothing, that explains our attachments. So true!!
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- 09-22-21
So Boring!
The writing was just a bunch of random ramblings which did not seem to serve any purpose and the author’s self depreciation was painful This book was a waste of a credit!
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