New York Look Book: A Gallery Of Street Fashion

by Amy Larocca, Jake Chessum (Photographer)

A celebration of New York City style, based on the popular "The Look Book" from New York magazine, presents a collection of more than two hundred outstanding features, along with a special "Where to Find It" section, store listings, and an insider's guide to the city's distinctive neighborhoods. Original.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion

255 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2007

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous and fascinating photographs of people out and about in New York, from a temporary, rotating-location streetcorner "studio". The pictures are well done, the subjects run the gamut and include children, tourists, stay-at-home parents, artists, writers, and the rich and/or famous. The uniting factor is the outward expression of style or flair that caught the eye of the photographer and/or writer. The best part is the contextual information that accompanies the subjects - all include name and occupation, most have brief interviews. The interviews, like the subjects, are all across the board - some funny, some pretentious, some personal, some political, some strange, some intriguing. Definitely recommended for those interested in fashion and style; perhaps also for certain readers of memoir and sociology.

[Jamil · Rating 3 out of 5]

not exactly FRUITS, but I dig books like this. glossy magazine photography of ordinary (or not) people on the streets of THE city. short interviews accompany most of the photographs -- i believe all are reprints from a feature called "Look Book" in New York magazine (I've never read it). Still, for people watching, and if you are interested in how people construct and conduct their identities in public through their fashion choices, it's a pretty cool book. there's a section in the back about shopping in various NYC neighborhoods: Nolita, Chelsea, Williamsburg, East Village, West Village etc. I skipped that part, 'cause you know, I ain't in New York and I don't really shop.

[Karah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book!!! I relished reading about people's daily lives and intrigues. A life lived in freedom grants boldness to the doer. No one took the path of least resistance. We gain abundance from books such as these. Everyone pursued their vitality.

An awesome book!!!!

[Katya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to be honest here - this book changed my life. Not because of its fashion (which greatly contributed - seeing the great array of styles and ideas in the city was inspirational), but because of the people's stories. Everyone was different, completely unique, everyone had their own story to tell. They were all trying to live their dreams. They were where they wanted to be. They were alive. My dream of moving to New York someday was rekindled with a passion after reading these people's stories, seeing their faces. I hope I can make it into the Look Book someday, living my dream.

[Beth Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a little more than half way through this book. I love it. I had the fortune of being in New York last summer. I never wanted to leave. Culturally, it's the most diverse place I have had the chance to experience. This book brings the feel of the streets of NY right to you with some pizam! Basically, the creators set up a make shift studio on street corners throughout the city. They interviewed and photographed random people that happened to walk by(including John Waters!!). The result is amazing!

[Lost · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really excited to get this book, but sadly it was disappointing. The photos and fashion were not very entertaining or appealing and some of the interview questions had nothing to do with clothing or style. I felt at times, this book was more about meeting and interviewing random people than documenting street fashion.

[Rajie Anne Ogoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A. Larocca highlighted every fashion trend on the streets of new york, even what the beggars wear. this is so cool and educational. interesting piece for the fashion bloggers. i gave a copy of this to one of my best friends on her birthday, since she's into look book thingy.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this voraciously and without stopping. Want more!

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

If your secret guilty pleasures involve watching "Project Runway" or checking gofugyourself.com daily, you'll love this book...and wonder if you'd make the "Look Book" cut.

[Jayna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book to puruse. Wonderful photography with questions and answers about the many fun and unusual styles found on the fashion streets of New York.