The Anatomy of Style: Modern Fashion Icons

Through photographs of both iconic and individual styles, this book decodes celebrity fashion secrets and demonstrates how to effortlessly reproduce the showstopping looks. What are Kate Moss' sartorial obsessions? How does Gigi Hadid create fashion buzz? Which tricks does Gwyneth Paltrow use to stay on top of new trends? What defines Kate Middleton's "princess" style? From her years as a fashion journalist for Elle and her front row seat at the runway shows, Sophie Gachet-a true fashion guru-has all the answers. Here, she breaks down celebrity looks and fashion trends into their essential elements, making them accessible to everyone. This book decrypts the style hacks and signature looks of fifty celebrities, along with the major, timeless street style trends, from denim to leather to the LBD. Celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, Kaia Gerber, Michelle Obama, Zendaya, Margot Robbie, Olivia Palermo, and Cate Blanchett provide wardrobe inspiration. Their singular outfits that range from chic to cool, sporty to quirky, and urban to classic are unpacked and dissected piece by piece. Iconic looks that have forged fashion history, such as Audrey Hepburn's capri pants and ballet flats, Sharon Stone's Gap button-down at the Oscars, or Jennifer Lopez's plunging Versace dresses take center stage. This generously illustrated book, written in the author's witty and incisive voice, is a must-have reference and indispensable style bible.