This collection brings together a unique series of in-depth profiles of leading fashion designers by fashion editor, Susannah Frankel.
Including successful British designers: Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Hussein Chalayan; as well as big international names from Japan, Italy, France and the USA: Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Tom Ford,Valentino,Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace, Sonia Rykiel and more.
The interviews provide an insight into the designers' lives, comprehensive biographical detail and analysis of the way they think and work, as well as recording the cultural climate at the time. The book is illustrated with portraits and
shoots by some of today's best fashion photographers - both more established and up-and-coming - among them Robert Wyatt,Juergen Teller, Donald Christie, Julie Sleaford, Mark Aleski, Justin Smith and Jane McLeish.