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Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano,Used
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More than two decades ago, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen arrived on the fashions scene when the business was in an artistic and economic rut. Both wanted to revolutionize fashion in a way no one had in decades. They shook the establishment out of its bourgeois, minimalist stupor with daring, sexy designs. They turned out landmark collections in mesmerizing, theatrical shows that retailers and critics still gush about and designers continue to reference.Their approach to fashion was wildly differentGalliano began as an illustrator, McQueen as a Savile Row tailor. Galliano led the way with his sensual biascut gowns and his voluptuous hourglass tailoring, which he presented in romantic storybooklike settings. McQueen, though nearly ten years younger than Galliano, was a brilliant technician and a visionary artist who brought a new reality to fashion, as well as an otherworldly beauty. For his first official collection at the tender age of twentythree, McQueen did what few in fashion ever achieve: he invented a new silhouette, the Bumster.They had similar backgrounds: sensitive, shy gay men raised in tough London neighborhoods, their love of fashion nurtured by their doting mothers. Both struggled to get their businesses off the ground, despite early critical success. But by 1997, each had landed a job as creative director for couture houses owned by French tycoon Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH.Galliano? and McQueen? work for Dior and Givenchy and beyond not only influenced fashion; their distinct styles were also reflected across the media landscape. With their help, luxury fashion evolved from a clutch of small, familyowned businesses into a $280 billionayear global corporate industry. Executives pushed the designers to meet increasingly rapid deadlines. For both Galliano and McQueen, the pace was unsustainable. In 2010, McQueen took his own life three weeks before his womens wear show.The same week that Galliano was fired, Forbes named Arnault the fourth richest man in the world. Two months later, Kate Middleton wore a McQueen wedding gown, instantly making the house the world? most famous fashion brand, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened a wildly successful McQueen retrospective, cosponsored by the corporate owners of the McQueen brand. The corporations had won and the artists had lost.In her groundbreaking work Gods and Kings, acclaimed journalist Dana Thomas tells the true story of McQueen and Galliano. In so doing, she reveals the revolution in high fashion in the last two decadesand the price it demanded of the very ones who saved it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Gods and Kings'? A: 'Gods and Kings' focuses on the lives and careers of fashion designers John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, detailing their impact on the fashion industry over two decades.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Gods and Kings'? A: The book is authored by Dana Thomas, an acclaimed journalist known for her insightful analysis of the fashion industry.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Gods and Kings'? A: 'Gods and Kings' was published on February 10, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Gods and Kings'? A: 'Gods and Kings' contains a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Is 'Gods and Kings' a first edition? A: Yes, the version available is a first edition.
- Q: In what category is 'Gods and Kings' classified? A: This book is classified under the category of Artists, Architects & Photographers.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in good condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Gods and Kings'? A: The book explores themes of creativity, the evolution of high fashion, personal struggles of the designers, and the impact of corporate influence on artistry.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on narrative and analysis, but it may include images relevant to the designers' works and collections.