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Book SynopsisA collection of witty and sometimes wry quotes, inspiring edicts, and philosophies about fashion and style by celebrated fashion designers—from Coco Chanel to Tom Ford—as told to acclaimed fashion journalist Marylou Luther.In her seventy-year career as a fashion journalist, newspaper columnist, and author, Marylou Luther has interviewed the most iconic figures in the fashion world who open up and spill the proverbial fashion “dirt” to Luther.
In her early days as a journalist, Luther met with the true legends of fashion—she interviewed Christian Dior in 1957 for the
Chicago Tribune and visited Coco Chanel at her Rue Cambon atelier; Chanel proclaimed to Luther that “Only those with no memory insist on their originality. Yves Saint Laurent has excellent taste. The more he copies me, the better taste he displays.” Flash forward to present day, and designer Demna Gvasalia told Luther, “Fashion needs to shut up and
Trade Review"This book is truly fabulous, and so is its author! A charming, stylish, delightful lady, celebrated fashion journalist Marylou Luther did not set out to be a writer." —MR. MAGAZINE
"Toledo brings his usual wit, love of color, and understanding of fashion and its creators to the pages of
Be-Spoke and the result is a tome that is sure to delight both fashion and art lovers." —FORBES.COM
"A fashion journalist collects memorable quotes from her 70-year career interviewing notable designers, including Coco Chanel and Virgil Abloh, presented alongside Toledo’s vibrant illustrations." —THE NEW YORK TIMES
"This book is a unique, personal journey, through the years, using wonderful quotes from the best of the best of the intriguing creators of the world of fashion." —NENASNOTES
“'Be-Spoke' is an excellent read whether you are a fashion novice or a seasoned fashion insider." —LOOKINSIDE.COM
"...she has brought together the best quotes in her book, “BE-SPOKE: Revelations from the World’s Most Important Fashion Designers” (Rizzoli New York, 2023), with a foreword from Stan Herman, and afterword by Rick Owens, and fabulous illustrations from Luther’s close friend Ruben Toledo." —CFDA: COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA
