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Gods and Kings

The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

Dana Thomas

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Gods and Kings is a dual biography of two iconic figures of the British fashion scene, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. It traces their rapid ascent to fame and their sudden fall from grace. The book also covers the artistic and cultural landscape of the 70s to the 2000s that fostered their success. It examines their lasting impact on industry, their propensity for theatricality, provocation, and authenticity in their runways shows. Additionally, it explores how designers were turned into living rock stars in the 90s, the emergence of powerful fashion conglomerates and their transformative influence on the industry, which triggered the accelerating obsolescence of both clothing and designers themselves.

In Gods and Kings Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe, tells the story of how John Galliano and Alexander McQueen changed the face of fashion

In the first decade of the 21st century the fashion world was dominated by two different but equally successful and turbulent figures. Within twelve months, Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, and John Galliano had professionally imploded. Who was to blame? And how was fashion changed by their rise and fall? Spanning the 80s, 90s and noughties, Gods and Kings tells the story of these two charismatic figures and times of great change in the world of fashion, from London's raucous art and club scene to the old-world glamour of Parisian couture, and reveals the machinations of this notoriously secretive industry.

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Binding: Paperback
Publication date: 04 Feb 2016
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 27 mm
ISBN: 9780241198162