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Fashion Book Fridays: Anna – A Biography By Amy Odell
Anna Wintour Steps Aside – But Not Off the Stage Darling readers, we knew the day was coming that Anna Wintour would step aside. Yes, Anna Wintour — she of the signature shades and steely gaze — has officially stepped down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue after nearly four decades at the helm. Gasp, right?...Continue reading→
COUTURE WEEK FALL 2025- CELEBRATING THE ART OF CLOTHES
PARIS COUTURE WEEK FALL 2025 I love Paris Couture Week. Couture week is that rare time when fashion lovers forget about the adage of "can I wear that" and enjoy the art of fashion. Couture is a rare breed in a world consumed by fast fashion; it is the epitome of slow fashion. Haute couture...Continue reading→
FASHION BOOK FRIDAYS ; PAT IN THE CITY BY PATRICIA FIELD
Fashion Book Friday PAT IN THE CITY; My Life of Fashion, Style, and Breaking All The Rules by Patricia Field✨ A Love Letter to Style, Sparkle, and Sheer Sass ✨ Darling readers, if you've ever dreamed of raiding Carrie Bradshaw's closet, swanning down Fifth Avenue in a vintage tutu, or pairing a nameplate necklace with...Continue reading→
FASHION BOOK FRIDAYS; A Visible Man by Edward Enninful
Fashion Book Fridays: A Visible Man by Edward Enninful "From the Ghanaian streets to Vogue's glossy pages, Edward Enninful didn't just break ceilings—he glitter-bombed them." There are books that inform, books that inspire, and then there are books like Edward Enninful's A Visible Man, which speak directly to your soul. This week's pick for Fashion...Continue reading→
Fashion Book Fridays: The Battle of Versailles by Robin Givhan
Fashion Book Fridays The Battle of Versailles by Robin Givhan Reviewed by J. Andrew Jackson for jandrewspeaks.com Introduction: A Runway That Changed the World Darlings, let's rewind the reel to a time when fashion wasn't yet globalized, when European couture ruled the runways with an iron hemline, and American designers were still considered the scrappy...Continue reading→
Fashion Book Friday: How to Build a Fashion Icon by Law Roach
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect By Law Roach Law Roach—the Chicago-born, psych-savvy "image architect" behind Zendaya, Celine Dion, Anya Taylor-Joy, Hunter Schafer, and more—brings us his debut book, How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect. It's part memoir, part...Continue reading→
HEART ON MY SLEEVE; JEANNE BEKER TELLS HER STORY
Why I Chose Heart on My Sleeve Here's why I chose Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn by Jeanne Beker. I am guided by several factors when selecting the books I cover on Fashion Book Fridays. Some of the books are chosen for their educational value, while others introduce us to...Continue reading→
DRESS CODE: UNLOCKING FASHION FROM THE NEW LOOK TO MILLENINIAL PINK
WHY I CHOSE IT My latest choice for Fashion Book Fridays is DRESS CODE: UNLOCKING FASHION FROM THE NEW LOOK TO MILLENINIAL PINK, an innovative and thought-provoking collection of essays, all of which are rooted in fashion and culture. I didn't read this book, but instead listened to it during my daily walks, which I'm...Continue reading→
THE SUMMER SCARF: A BREEZY STAPLE
The summer scarf may seem like an oxymoron, however, it is an essential part of my summer attire, and I'm sure I'm not alone. As the sun graces us with its warmth, the summer scarf emerges as a versatile accessory, seamlessly blending style and function. Far from being a mere winter necessity, scarves in summer...Continue reading→
The Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior: A Timeless Guide to Style
Fashion Book Fridays: The Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior Let’s be honest — fashion books are my happy place. Stacked high on my desk, by my bedside, and, yes, dangerously teetering off a shelf or two. And that’s precisely why I launched Fashion Book Fridays on jandrewspeaks.com. Every Friday, I spotlight a book...Continue reading→