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Stylelikeu
Stylelikeu, created by mother-daughter team Elisa Goodkindand Lily Mandelbaum, goes way beyond the now ubiquitousand static poses of street-fashion bloggers The Sartorialist,Face Hunter, and all the rest, and instead, brings us into thehomes-and more importantly the closets-of the most stylishpeople on the streets of New York, Los Angeles, London, andmore.
Not interested in celebrities and the stylists who dress them,Elisa and Lily have an uncanny knack for finding and gainingthe trust of people who march to the beat of their own, verychic, drummer. Often spending up to three hours with themost daring and original dressers they can find, Stylelikeuphotographs each fashionable person in several different looksof the subject's choosing.
To probe deeper into each subject's personal style, theyconduct intimate interviews on their ambitions, influences, anddreams, making each portrait so much more than yet anotherstreet photograph. From the most personal pieces in theirsubjects' wardrobes, to the favorite books on their shelves,to the most precious objects in their houses, Stylelikeu goesfar beyond mere appearances to showcase how creativity isfostered and manifested by living in the most stylish way of to oneself.
Trumpeted in the press for Elisa and Lily's departure from thetop-down nature of mass-market fashion, where the editorsof popular fashion magazines tell consumers what is stylish,Stylelikeu represents the vanguard of a new, DIY, fashion-mediaparadigm. It is a bold and inspirational experiment,documenting fashion at its source-the individual.
A few of the 1000+ comments left by fans of the "Was just talking about how he NEEDED to be on thissite. So amazing." "I find her absolutely mesmerizing. She isso full of life and charm. She has a wonderfully contagiousspirit. She is such an inspiration and I would love to be like hersomeday." "I love that you guys feature such a diverse group ofpeople-all ages, races, sizes, budgets. It shows how everyonecan have style." "I don't have any words to describe howamazing those two girls are! They are the true inspiration forall the girls in this entire universe!"
Not interested in celebrities and the stylists who dress them,Elisa and Lily have an uncanny knack for finding and gainingthe trust of people who march to the beat of their own, verychic, drummer. Often spending up to three hours with themost daring and original dressers they can find, Stylelikeuphotographs each fashionable person in several different looksof the subject's choosing.
To probe deeper into each subject's personal style, theyconduct intimate interviews on their ambitions, influences, anddreams, making each portrait so much more than yet anotherstreet photograph. From the most personal pieces in theirsubjects' wardrobes, to the favorite books on their shelves,to the most precious objects in their houses, Stylelikeu goesfar beyond mere appearances to showcase how creativity isfostered and manifested by living in the most stylish way of to oneself.
Trumpeted in the press for Elisa and Lily's departure from thetop-down nature of mass-market fashion, where the editorsof popular fashion magazines tell consumers what is stylish,Stylelikeu represents the vanguard of a new, DIY, fashion-mediaparadigm. It is a bold and inspirational experiment,documenting fashion at its source-the individual.
A few of the 1000+ comments left by fans of the "Was just talking about how he NEEDED to be on thissite. So amazing." "I find her absolutely mesmerizing. She isso full of life and charm. She has a wonderfully contagiousspirit. She is such an inspiration and I would love to be like hersomeday." "I love that you guys feature such a diverse group ofpeople-all ages, races, sizes, budgets. It shows how everyonecan have style." "I don't have any words to describe howamazing those two girls are! They are the true inspiration forall the girls in this entire universe!"
224 pages, Hardcover
First published March 29, 2011
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December 29, 2020
Photo-heavy style lookbooks are one of my favorite genres and this one is a lot of fun. If you like seeing artsy types wear their clothes in impossibly chic-bohemian ways, surrounded by their eclectic and photogenic clutter, this one's for you.
December 14, 2011
Read this....and then go to the website! The book just scratches the surface of truly original style.
May 3, 2018
My cousin (aka bff) is in this :) The best ever.
February 5, 2023
Excellent.
December 11, 2013
A fantastic coffee table book or gift for anyone interested in fashion or style.
Unlike other similar publications (e.g. Sartorialist, Face Hunter, etc) which showcase individuals in the street in one outfit, Stylelikeu visits each person in their home, photographs them in several different outfits, and features close-ups of their accessories, shoes and other personal belongings (e.g. books, trinkets, worktable, etc), so you really get a sense of each person's style aesthetic. There are ample shots of just jewellery or shoes alone, and an interesting/informative quote from each person featured.
I liked very much the inclusion of many middle-aged to elderly people, as well as the fact that most of those featured were not too over-the-top or clownish.
A well-curated and well-presented book that's sure to offer loads of inspiration and eye-candy.
Unlike other similar publications (e.g. Sartorialist, Face Hunter, etc) which showcase individuals in the street in one outfit, Stylelikeu visits each person in their home, photographs them in several different outfits, and features close-ups of their accessories, shoes and other personal belongings (e.g. books, trinkets, worktable, etc), so you really get a sense of each person's style aesthetic. There are ample shots of just jewellery or shoes alone, and an interesting/informative quote from each person featured.
I liked very much the inclusion of many middle-aged to elderly people, as well as the fact that most of those featured were not too over-the-top or clownish.
A well-curated and well-presented book that's sure to offer loads of inspiration and eye-candy.
June 5, 2011
I love this book! A feast for the eyes!
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