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A deep appreciation and a wild visual ride through the wonderland of Los Angeles-style
Los Angeles harbors its own canon of styles: Romantic Bohemian, Glamour, Skater and Surfer, Rocker, Chola-Style, Indie-Eclectic, and Casual Chic—each shaped by the unique mix of subcultures, climates, geography, history, and personalities that have coexisted in different pockets of the greater LA area. These signature looks continue to inspire celebrities, clothing designers, and stylists the world over. In City of Style, Melissa Magsaysay, style editor for the Los Angeles Times, draws on decades of the best, most iconic examples of LA-style and explores the trends, tastes, and fashion innovations of today's Angelenos—while offering a taste of the retail landscape, a guide to stores and shops, and helpful tips on how to buy and wear key pieces for each different style.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Los Angeles's most influential designers, retailers, and trendsetters, including:
Monique Lhuillier Trina Turk Tony Hawk Georgina Chapman (Marchesa)
Phillip Lim Slash Cameron Silver Cynthia Rowley And more.
Rainy-Day
Posted May 26, 2012
Great read! Will recommend it to my Book Club
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Posted May 27, 2012
What I love about this book is that it's not only a guide to fashion, but a history of it!
It's a great read with plenty of pictures illustrating Los Angeles fashion. I hope there are more City of Style books on their way!
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Posted May 27, 2012
Highly recommended !! A very interesting illustration of LA fashion history with great information for creating individual style!!
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Posted May 27, 2012
a great fashion guidebook !!!
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Posted May 26, 2012
I enjoyed the history behind fashion evolution in LA and never realized how people combined and modified fashion history into their own....LOVE IT!
CD50
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Posted June 1, 2012
This a must - read for those exploring LA's vibrant fashion trends and history !
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Posted May 28, 2012
An excellent manual for style conscious people! I recommend it highly for people who want to be trendsetters or just want to be cool!!
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Posted May 27, 2012
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A deep appreciation and a wild visual ride through the wonderland of Los Angeles-style
Los Angeles harbors its own canon of styles: Romantic Bohemian, Glamour, Skater and Surfer, Rocker, Chola-Style, Indie-Eclectic, and Casual Chic—each shaped by the unique mix of subcultures, climates, geography, history, and personalities that have coexisted in different pockets of the greater LA area. These signature looks continue to inspire celebrities, clothing designers, and stylists the ...