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Many of us first learned the naked truth about vanity from the classic story of "The Emperor's New Clothes", and now comes a new look for the next generation to serve as a cautionary tale for fashionistas. Crafted from the heart of this time - honored fairytale comes an empowering new memoir celebrating the life of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, a one-time Warhol muse, Studio 54 pin up, and real-life princess, who challenged the centuries - old traditions of beauty, style, and protocol to create a wardrobe for women by a working woman. Her revolutionary wrap dress liberated women to be their most active and natural selves, setting entirely new, realistic, and exciting fashion standards for women everywhere. Fairy tale and haute couture mix magically in this re-imagined fairytale created by fashion writer and internationally bestselling author Camilla Morton and art directed exclusively by Diane von Furstenberg herself. As the adventures of this iconic designer and the story's young empress unfold, discover all the colors, shapes, and sizes of inspiration to empower your own happily ever after. About the "Fashion Fairytale Memoir Series". Each book in this inspired series from fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively re-imagines one of our favorite once upon a time stories, blending with it the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Featuring lush illustrations drawn and collaged by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual's creative magic while celebrating their unique lives and extraordinary careers. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir.

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If your resolutions tend to look much the same from one year to another and you are suffering from the suspicion that someone, somewhere is having more fun that you, then you need something to revitalise your lust for life. A YEAR IN HIGH HEELS is here to help. This book will guide you through the months with a perfectly co-ordinated combination of culture and challenges. With a monthly muse to inspire, and a suggested title for that soon-to-be-formed book club, dumbing down is so last season. Erin O'Connor, Diane von Furstenberg, Matthew Williamson and others share their secrets about their favourite places - so the next time you check in you'll know what to check out - while Dita von Teese, Anya Hindmarch and Christian Lacroix show you how to undress, how to go green and how to appreciate opera. Eclectic, practical and fantastical, A YEAR IN HIGH HEELS is crammed with fascinating stories, inspiring ideas and surprisingly sensible advice. Forget who, when, why and what to wear. Get ready to wow!

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Struggling to define your style? Worried your thinking is so last season? Want to break out of the box, but not sure how? Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and a host of great fashion photographers, models and muses are here to help. Simply select any card from the pack, choose the oracle’s advice on attitude, style or inspiration and any obstacle becomes surmountable. The accompanying booklet features the oracles’ fascinating biographies. This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to eschew the ordinary and embrace originality.

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Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines one of our favorite "Once Upon a Time" stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual's creative magic while celebrating his unique life and career. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir. In this contemporary twist on the tale of the "Elves and the Shoemaker", Manolo Blahnik's delightful drawings evoke the past, envision the future, and, of course, evidence the indelible footprint he's made on fashion history. His illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to his current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design, while playfully hinting at all the adventures he's had and friends he's met along the way.

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