Garnett, Bay
Style and Substance: Why What We Wear Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399812443
- author:
- Garnett, Bay
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- John Murray Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 16.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Beauty, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Style and Substance: Why What We Wear Matters is a thought-provoking exploration of the significance of clothing in our lives. From the way we present ourselves to the world, to the memories and emotions attached to specific garments, Bay Garnett delves into the complex relationships between fashion, identity, and self-expression.
Through a diverse range of stories and anecdotes, Garnett reveals how clothes can be both a source of comfort and a symbol of conformity. With over sixty pieces on everything from thrift shopping to modesty dressing, drag to vintage sportswear, this book is a celebration of the many ways in which fashion can be used to express ourselves.
Part essay, part memoir, Style and Substance offers a unique perspective on the power of clothing to shape our experiences and relationships. With its eclectic mix of perspectives and insights, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in fashion, identity, or simply the way we choose to present ourselves to the world.