"Power dressing, First Ladies, Women Politicians & Fashion"
par Robb Young
Préface de Pamela Goldin
@ Editions Merrell
Journaliste et critique de mode londonien, Robb Young se pose en
observateur des codes vestimentaires chez les femmes de pouvoir tout au
long de l'histoire contemporaine. En évitant les écueils
du froufrou à sensation et de l'anecdotique croustillant typique en
la matière, il livre un ouvrage perspicace et documenté, à travers le
portrait de cinquante femmes, politiciennes, militantes,
reines ou premières dames, des années cinquante à aujourd'hui même.
"Some find the constant scrutiny an unwelcome intrusion; others use fashion as their secret weapon. Whatever their views, women in politics know they will be judged by how they dress more than their male counterparts. In Power Dressing, fashion journalist Robb Young offers an engaging perspective on the ability of style to influence the careers of women politicians and first ladies. Concise thematic chapters are interspersed with profiles of more than 50 serving and former women presidents, prime ministers, MPs, royals and wives from over 30 countries, ranging from such contemporary figures as Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Angela Merkel and Queen Rania of Jordan to such iconic women as Eva Perón, Imelda Marcos and Margaret Thatcher. Featuring hundreds of photographs that shed light on political context, and quotes from prominent figures commenting on each woman s style, this fascinating book reveals the milestone 'fashion moments' as well as the unspoken rules of the political fashion game." from Amazon
"Some find the constant scrutiny an unwelcome intrusion; others use fashion as their secret weapon. Whatever their views, women in politics know they will be judged by how they dress more than their male counterparts. In Power Dressing, fashion journalist Robb Young offers an engaging perspective on the ability of style to influence the careers of women politicians and first ladies. Concise thematic chapters are interspersed with profiles of more than 50 serving and former women presidents, prime ministers, MPs, royals and wives from over 30 countries, ranging from such contemporary figures as Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Angela Merkel and Queen Rania of Jordan to such iconic women as Eva Perón, Imelda Marcos and Margaret Thatcher. Featuring hundreds of photographs that shed light on political context, and quotes from prominent figures commenting on each woman s style, this fascinating book reveals the milestone 'fashion moments' as well as the unspoken rules of the political fashion game." from Amazon
