Publisher's Synopsis
Piet Paris illustrates the essence of 26 fashion concepts such as glamour, elegance and haute couture. Georgette Koning provides a witty and incisive explination to accompany each illustration. For example, the A of Accessories explains why, according to Prada, bags sell better than dresses. The P of Paris describes why Paris has been a fashion metropolis since the seventeenth century. On the basis of the alphabet, the complex world of fashion is explained. Beautifully illustrated by Piet Paris, each letter stands as a true fashion artwork.
