- Gebundene Ausgabe: 352 Seiten
- Verlag: Broadway (11. Februar 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0767910486
- ISBN-13: 978-0767910484
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,4 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 927.991 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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With a fire akin to that demonstrated in Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (1900), former magazine editor Lee sets off to debunk the follies and foibles of fashion. Along the way, the mirror she holds up reflects the reader--and her (mostly female) readers and their obsession with fashion. Many recent media headlines become the major discussion points: the homogeneity of chain retailers and its cultural impact; the influence of news coverage; the "be thin" compulsion; sweatshop issues; high-fashion pain; to fur or not, among other topics. Certain statistics will amaze readers, including the fact that 85 percent of "real furry" pelts come from farmed animals. What's more, some of her soliloquies (and occasional conversations) are quite sad; a discourse on magazine photographs underscores the mental conflict and anguish many readers undergo when viewing and comparing almost anorexic fashion models. By no means does she intend her research to condemn the industry; rather, she hopes it will spark a higher awareness among "fashion victims" so they can determine the industry's influence on themselves--and not vice versa. Barbara Jacobs
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"Let’s face it--we're not finding a cure to eradicate a deadly disease, only bad taste… Michelle Lee has found an exclusive and illusive entrée into this world where all that glitters is not gold. Fashion Victim is informative and absolutely fabulous."
-Phillip Bloch, Celebrity Stylist
"With relentless precision, Michelle Lee dissects the maddeningly incomprehensible, pretentious world of fashion and exposes the gangrene within."
-Simon Doonan, author of Confessions of a Window Dresser: Tales from the Life of Fashion
"Michelle Lee's smart and sassy investigation behind the smoke and mirrors of fashion's hypnotic appeal is a must-read for anyone who has succumbed to the temptations of shoulder pads, toe socks, and a Dorothy Hamill wedge."
–John Bartlett, Fashion Designer
"Fashion Victim reveals anything and everything you ever wanted to know about fashion and more....much more!"
–Lauren Esersky, Columnist, Paper Magazine and host, "Behind the Velvet Ropes"
"Fashion Victim" shines a light at the back of our closets, and exposes the true spirit of modern dressing. A fun, informative read that's bound to elevate us far beyond our stilettos..."
–Jeanne Beker, host of Fashion Television on Saturday
“Michelle Lee casts a clever balance between appreciating fashion's seduction and recognizing its transparency. She eloquently exploits everything that fashion is, revealing how even the savviest of aficionados can fall prey to becoming a victim, too.”
–Christene Barberich, Executive Editor, CITY Magazine
-Phillip Bloch, Celebrity Stylist
"With relentless precision, Michelle Lee dissects the maddeningly incomprehensible, pretentious world of fashion and exposes the gangrene within."
-Simon Doonan, author of Confessions of a Window Dresser: Tales from the Life of Fashion
"Michelle Lee's smart and sassy investigation behind the smoke and mirrors of fashion's hypnotic appeal is a must-read for anyone who has succumbed to the temptations of shoulder pads, toe socks, and a Dorothy Hamill wedge."
–John Bartlett, Fashion Designer
"Fashion Victim reveals anything and everything you ever wanted to know about fashion and more....much more!"
–Lauren Esersky, Columnist, Paper Magazine and host, "Behind the Velvet Ropes"
"Fashion Victim" shines a light at the back of our closets, and exposes the true spirit of modern dressing. A fun, informative read that's bound to elevate us far beyond our stilettos..."
–Jeanne Beker, host of Fashion Television on Saturday
“Michelle Lee casts a clever balance between appreciating fashion's seduction and recognizing its transparency. She eloquently exploits everything that fashion is, revealing how even the savviest of aficionados can fall prey to becoming a victim, too.”
–Christene Barberich, Executive Editor, CITY Magazine
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michelle lee liefert mit ihrem werk mit dem aussagekräftigen titel "Fashion Victim: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Dressing, Shopping, and the Cost of Style" vielmehr einen präzisen artikel im buchformat als eine belanglose lektüre für den friseur-besuch. die erfahrene redakteurin seziert auf humorvolle, ja gar selbstironische art "ihr element" und zeigt was hinter den kulissen der glitzernden modewelt passiert. das fachwissen der autorin harmoniert mit ihrem eleganten schreibstil - ein profi eben. wer sagt fashion-journalismus sei oberflächlich? lee stellt direkte fragen und bietet antworten mit hintergrund - wieso und sogar wie kauft man mode, wer bestimmt die trends, was kostet das begehrte produkt in wirklichkeit und - hat mode inhalt? da wird manch einer kaufsüchtigen bankvorstandschef-gattin das großzügig geschminkte gesicht auch ohne botox einfrieren, während sie sich in den zeilen wiederentdeckt. ein buch, dass jedem deutschen modejournalisten ein lächeln aufs gesicht zaubern wird. und vor allem - die weiterbildung kommt dabei auch nicht zu kurz... leider only in english, aber die mühe lohnt sich!
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Required reading for consumers
13. Februar 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This book truly opened my eyes to the ways fashion touches all of our lives, from the accelerating pace of trends to the dangerous spread of chain stores that the author calls McFashion to the ridiculous physical harm we do to our bodies just to be fashionable. In one example, a doctor quoted in the book talks about how a woman's toe almost had to be amputated because she wore tight high heels too much. Talk about a fashion victim!
I seriously never thought about fashion in this way before. An impressive work of reporting, the book is filled with interesting statistics and facts like how 27 percent of women would give up three years to be thinner.
Lee's punchy tone is a real treat and makes the reading that much more enjoyable. And she does a good job of including examples that aren't just aimed at people of one particular age, gender or economic range, opening up the audience to include pretty much anyone. I'd give it a strong A minus.
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Impressive, informative and stylishly written
12. Februar 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Finally, someone has written a book to explain the wildly ridiculous and addictive phenomenon of fashion. This book takes an insider's look at what attracts consumers to fashion and some of the bad things it does to us. I'm not exactly Carrie Bradshaw wearing Jimmy Choos and miniskirts every day, but after reading this book, I realized that I could be considered a fashion victim, too.
The strongest part of the book has to be the author's writing style. It's an easy read but not at all fluffy like how other fashion related books can be. I definitely recommend it.
The strongest part of the book has to be the author's writing style. It's an easy read but not at all fluffy like how other fashion related books can be. I definitely recommend it.
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Honest and amusing
19. September 2003
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Michelle Lee proves that fashion writing doesn't have to be stuffy or boring. I found her so-called "casual" tone to be refreshing; it felt as if she was speaking directly to me. I loved that she shared her own fashion struggles between love and hate with her readers. Ms. Lee's anecdotes are witty and bring to mind many of my own experiences as a slave to fashion.
The reporting was informative and insightful. Occasionally, I had a hard time forcing myself to put the book down because I found some of the stories so interesting. As I read, I found myself outraged at the treatment of sweatshop workers, yet embarrassed that I still bought mass-produced clothing anyway. I lamented the takeover of fast, disposable fashions (Lee calls this "McFashion"); yet I rejoice at the ease of grabbing the latest trends off the rack. These are some of the fashion dilemmas that Ms. Lee shares with us. She confesses that she herself is a fashion victim, with a mixture of pride and shame, but offers some helpful advice to those who wish to kick the habit.
This book was a pleasant surprise and an enjoyable read. I'm not a fashion critic, a fashion writer, or a fashionista. I'm just a regular person with three closets full of nothing to wear. If you're anything like me, you'll like this book.
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