In the town
James Nixon
From crowded slums to high-rise flats, from large factories to offices, this book explains how life in the town has changed over time.
Read Time: ~1.8 hr
50 women's fashion icons that changed the world
by text written by Lauren Cochrane (2016)
About this book
Fashion is a powerful thing. It can be used for self-expression, to make a political statement, or simply to attract attention. Through this stunning collection, discover how these 50 trendsetters - from Twiggy to Wallis Simpson, Tilda Swinton to Michelle Obama - have used fashion to assert their position in the world and become iconic.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / Core50 women's fashion icons that changed the world Lead Character
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