Little Book of California Style : The fashion story of the iconic state - Deirdre Clemente
Deirdre Clemente
- Pages · 160 pages, 100 colour/black and white images
- Publication Date · 05/02/2026
- Genre · Fashion & textiles: design
From the boardwalk to the red carpet, and from the desert to the mountains, California is a state of staggering variety - and that applies to its fashion, too. The fashion story of the golden state features everything from Levi's, skateboarding and West Coast hip-hop to Barbie, old Hollywood and Chicano style. With over 100 images exploring California's most iconic inhabitants, designers and signature styles, and with chapters on shopping and what to wear, this gorgeous book captures this starry state's style DNA. Contents include:- Western, cowboy and cowgirl style- Sportswear- Classic California designers including Addie Masters, Bonnie Cashin, James Galanos, Cole of California, Adrian, Bob Mackie, L'Tanya, Catalina, Edith Head- The California garment industry- Hollywood style: Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Clueless, The Wild One, True Romance, Vertigo, Grease- Icons of the state: Joan Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Will Smith, the Beach Boys, Tupac, the Black Panthers- Ski and snowboard style- Hiking and outdoor style- Surfers, skaters, Valley girls, rappers, drivers and riders
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