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Book Synopsis: The New York Times–bestselling author of Deluxe and Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fasion and the Future of Clothes chronicles the making and unmaking of two of the greatest fashion designers of our time.
In the mid-1990s, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen exploded onto a fashion scene that was in an artistic and economic rut. Their daring visions shook the establishment out of its bourgeois, minimalist stupor with vibrant, sexy designs and theatrical runway shows. By the end of the decade, each had been hired to run one of couture’s most storied houses, Galliano at Dior and McQueen at Givenchy. They were icons of a new generation of rock-star designers who headlined the transformation of luxury fashion from a small clutch of family-owned businesses into a global, multibillion-dollar corporate industry.
But the pace was unsustainable. In 2010, McQueen took his own life. A year later, Galliano was fired in the wake of an alcohol-fueled, anti-Semitic diatribe.
In her groundbreaking work Gods and Kings, acclaimed fashion journalist Dana Thomas tells the true story of two unforgettable artists. In so doing, she pulls back the curtain on the revolution that has remade high fashion over the last two decades–and the price it demanded from the very ones who saved it.
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Discover the captivating and tumultuous journey of two fashion legends with "Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano." From the acclaimed author of Deluxe and Fashionopolis, Dana Thomas, this New York Times bestselling book unveils the remarkable stories of John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
In the drab and unexciting world of the mid-1990s fashion scene, Galliano and McQueen emerged as torchbearers of creativity and innovation. With their bold and audacious designs, they shattered the confines of the establishment and revitalized the industry with a burst of vibrancy. Their runway shows were nothing short of theatrical spectacles, captivating audiences worldwide.
Not long after, both these visionaries were entrusted with leading couture houses, with Galliano taking the reins at Dior and McQueen at Givenchy. They became the icons of a new era, symbolizing the transformation of luxury fashion from modest family businesses into a massive global industry worth billions.
But the price of success was steep. Tragically, McQueen took his own life in 2010, leaving the world in shock and mourning. And just a year later, Galliano's reign at Dior came to a crashing halt following a regrettable incident fueled by alcohol and prejudice. The remarkable tale recounted in "Gods and Kings" delves into the lives of these extraordinary artists, illuminating the revolution and sacrifices that shape the high fashion world even today.
Step behind the curtain, into a world of glamour and tragedy, as Dana Thomas unravels the fascinating true story that has reshaped the fashion industry over the past two decades. "Gods and Kings" is the ultimate page-turner that will leave you spellbound, and it is available now.
Discover the untold fashion legends with "Gods and Kings" today.
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