"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
