Little Book Of Riviera Style (the Fashion Story Of The Iconic French Region)

By (author) Baxter-Wright Emma
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The stylish guide to Riviera chic, from Coco Chanel and Kate Moss to basket bags and red-carpet glamour
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Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments.

With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of the Côte d''Azur, with dozens of images showing unforgettable looks from couture to caftans and from runway to superyacht. Expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright explores the key moments, looks, locations and pieces that define Riviera chic.

Contents include:

Coco Chanel at her house La Paula; Juliette Binoche at Cannes; Naomi Campbell''s Riviera chic; vintage icons including Cecil Beaton, Pablo Picasso, Zelda Fitzgerald and Renée Perle; Jane Birkin''s white T-shirt and basket bag uniform; Bianca Jagger''s showstopping Saint-Tropez wedding attire, and Pamela Anderson''s wedding bikini; Grace Kelly''s regal elegance on and off screen, and more.

Biographical note:
Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.