From street style to high fashion, London has been a hub of fashion
creativity and innovation for centuries.
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Mary Quant. Vivienne Westwood. Alexander McQueen. Martine Rose. The list
of designers inspired by the chaos and expanse of London is almost
endless, as are the styles and subcultures born there. From the punks of
King's Road to the New Romantics of the Soho clubbing scene, London is
entirely unique in its sprawling and often unorthodox range of fashions.
So many of the world's most beloved fashion icons are also Londoners,
with figures like Twiggy, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Siouxsie Sioux and
Adwoa Aboah inspiring trends across the globe.
Following the explosions of ingenuity and evolution of London style,
this beautifully illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace
the enthralling mix of chic, edgy and novel that is London fashion.