The new edition of THE FASHION BOOK takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. The selection spans over two centuries and the whole industry is represented; pioneering designers Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake are joined by new figures such as Alexander Wang and Phoebe Philo, alongside influential photographers from Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton to Mert & Marcus and Terry Richardson. Filled with iconic and inspirational images, THE FASHION BOOK is an A-Z guide to over 570 clothing and accessory designers, photographers, stylists, schools, models and editors - as well as the fashion icons who instigated or symbolize an entire style or movement. It cuts through the usual classifications by creating juxtapositions that make fascinating and unlikely partnerships: the exotic Lady Gaga sits opposite Christian Lacroix, while Tom Ford rubs shoulders with wunderkind Nicola Formichetti. Every entry includes an image that illustrates a key aspect of the...