As I've said in my last post about books, I plan on telling you a
little about the books I chose to bring with me. At first, looking upon my
giant stack of options, I had decided to just not bring any back with me to
Purdue from spring break. But then, as I was packing last minute, I just knew I
needed something. I chose 3 books from the pile and put them in my tote
bag.
Book #1:
Title: "The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing
Business Forever"
Author: Teri Agins
Why I chose it: My grandmother gave me this book for Christmas and has talked to
me several times about it, and after her talking to me about some other book
and then one of my professors discussing said book, I decided I should finally
try to read it. I'm also very intrigued by the description of the book.
A little snip it from the book: "It seemed tedious that six
people would spend a good half hour dickering over the color of a label that
would be hidden inside a suit jacket. But for a fashion image-maker like
Hilfiger, the color of the label is a key marketing tool- and just as important
as the way the suits looked" (Agins, 110).
Title: "What on Earth Are You Wearing? An Illustrated Encyclopedia
of Fashion"
Author: Chloe Quigley and Daniel Pollock
Illustrations: Kat Macleod
Why I chose it: One of my best friends gave this to me after we graduated high
school and it's such a funny and witty book. Plus, the illustrations are
inspiring for designs and everything just looks great!
A little snip it from the book: "Keyhole Neckline: A shaped
hole at the front of garment. You can't get in or out even with a key. Like a
chastity belt for your boobs. Sort of. Not really" (Pollock, 68).
Book #3
Title: "Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War"
Author: Hal Vaughan
Why I chose it: Chanel. I can always read more about Coco Chanel, simple as that.
A little snip it from the book: "In the end, Chanel saw herself as too
refined for the studio glitter of Hollywood, the lavish facades, the tastes of
the moguls and their coteries of actors and actresses, and the clash of egos
among the silver-screen divas" (Vaughan, 68).
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