Little Book of New York Style: The Fashion History of the Iconic City

by Kristen Bateman

From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world. Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most stylish capitals in the world. From the eclectic looks of Brooklyn to chic Manhattan elegance, it is a city that hums with style. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will explore the fashion history of the city that never sleeps, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a Native New Yorker.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 25, 2023

Reviews

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank u Madi and Alyssa for the cutie bday book!!!!!!

[kim :)) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book I wouldn't normally pick up that had me glued to its pages. Short enough to hold my attention for a field that I haven't explored earlier. Fun book to own and to be able to look through from time to time without reading it from start to finish, but also a nice read if one does choose the traditional start-to-finish method.

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did I learn anything new? No.
Was the authors point extremely repetitive? Yes.
Would I recommend? No.
Will this look cute on your coffee table? Yes.

The most interesting thing about this book was learning about subcultures of fashion and style and a small piece of history- shout out lady Gaga’s meat dress. Alas there was nothing invigorating or attention grabbing about modern fashion in this current era and the author seems to make it seem as if the art of subcultures is dead.

Now that is a point I could discuss for hours- the synthesis of human creativity being lost to AI and technology- but alas the best use of this book is to gather wine or coffee rings as someone mistakes it for a coaster.

[Eliisa Loob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, currently I’m into fashion and those little books seem as the most obvious choice to read. I like the author, as it is the second book I’m reading by her and I like her way of writing. On point and clear.

[Helene 2nd · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too focused on luxury fashion for me. Although street fashion and underground’s and subcultures are mentioned it lacks representation of « ordinary » people, working and underprivileged classes who, in my opinion, represent style just as much (if not more).

[MaFer R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bien dijo Frank Sinatra: New York, New York

[Catherine Tondo · Rating 3 out of 5]

actually i dont rate this type of books but ok

[Harry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and well-curated. A must-have for any fashion history lover.

[Patri :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

esperaba más, no sé el qué, pero más