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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Despite working in various fashion related circles in various jobs over the years, I had no idea of half the stuff that this book digs up (yes call me stupid, I like to think of it as seeing the glass as half full too much :P). Couldn't put this down due to the witty writing style (much like the other Babylons I've read), although the ending was a little frustrating - what happens next?! Was it all a wonderful success, does the lead remember to draw backs next season, does she get picked up by the big fash house?
Despite the ending I enjoyed this a lot and learnt a hell of a lot about the fashion world that I see so many girls getting light headed about - they should read this and realise just what a lot of old tosh the entire industry is and that paying several hundred pounds for a label piece of clothing is generally not worth it - especially when someone gets paid to sit around and draw pretty pictures all day and thats it! (I know we're meant to like the lead but I really disliked her intensely as she seems to believe she has it hard - go get a proper job love and then you can moan.)
Overall though I'd recommend this whether you want a light-hearted read, an interesting expose into the fash world or just something to take away your thoughts of life before bed time.
Despite the ending I enjoyed this a lot and learnt a hell of a lot about the fashion world that I see so many girls getting light headed about - they should read this and realise just what a lot of old tosh the entire industry is and that paying several hundred pounds for a label piece of clothing is generally not worth it - especially when someone gets paid to sit around and draw pretty pictures all day and thats it! (I know we're meant to like the lead but I really disliked her intensely as she seems to believe she has it hard - go get a proper job love and then you can moan.)
Overall though I'd recommend this whether you want a light-hearted read, an interesting expose into the fash world or just something to take away your thoughts of life before bed time.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really, really, really enjoyed this book and am glad I read it and finished it within 24 hours. I heard Imelda talking about her book on a London radio show and was gently intrigued. Then I watched 'The Devil wears Prada' and knew that I had to read this book to get the real deal on the fashion industry.
My dreams of becoming the first black male supermodel from London have been taken off the shelf, locked up in a safe, and the key thrown away. Whilst this book is really funny, there are things in this book that just make you u shake your head with amazement. What the heck is a model doing with two sexy toys inside them and a pair of handcuffs? That aint fashion- that is WRONG!! Lol!! It was interesting to read about the mark ups, cabbage, knock-offs, model hierarchy, backstage drama, and fashion parties. Whilst on one hand you feel sorry for the designers and all the hard work they put in, all of it in a razor edge of whether or not the industry will love it. On the other hand you read about the hotel suites, money spent wining and dining models and editors, and your sympathy for them starts to wane.
This is a good book for those who want to know what it is like behind the scenes and how much time and effort goes in to creating a line for a show. If you enjoy anything about fashion then make sure you read this. It makes me feel really sorry for the thousands of people entering those supermodel shows, because if this is what it is really like, they'd take a 9-5 job any day. Good read!!!
My dreams of becoming the first black male supermodel from London have been taken off the shelf, locked up in a safe, and the key thrown away. Whilst this book is really funny, there are things in this book that just make you u shake your head with amazement. What the heck is a model doing with two sexy toys inside them and a pair of handcuffs? That aint fashion- that is WRONG!! Lol!! It was interesting to read about the mark ups, cabbage, knock-offs, model hierarchy, backstage drama, and fashion parties. Whilst on one hand you feel sorry for the designers and all the hard work they put in, all of it in a razor edge of whether or not the industry will love it. On the other hand you read about the hotel suites, money spent wining and dining models and editors, and your sympathy for them starts to wane.
This is a good book for those who want to know what it is like behind the scenes and how much time and effort goes in to creating a line for a show. If you enjoy anything about fashion then make sure you read this. It makes me feel really sorry for the thousands of people entering those supermodel shows, because if this is what it is really like, they'd take a 9-5 job any day. Good read!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was expecting more of an expose with this book but I found there to be too many cliches within the covers such as the models who don't eat, and the drugs... nothing too surprising there, so.... but I did enjoy the hierarchy of the fashion shows and who gets to sit where depending on their importance! This novel would also make me think twice about spending a fortune on 'designer' clothes from high end boutiques. The main character, a fashion designer who has dropped from Hot to Not in just one season is anything but loveable but nevertheless, she is highly amusing and although there isn't much of a storyline here, this book is a must read for anybody involved in the fashion business or anybody thinking of entering this fickle world and all the nonsense that goes with it. I found it easy to read and the book has interesting facts about the fashion business interwoven into the story if you can just try and ignore the obvious cliches that unfortunately pop up too often. This is my second book by this author and I'd definitely try one of her other ones as she's a witty, informed writer. If you're interested in fashion at all, pick it up - you won't be disappointed!
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Brilliant!!!!!!
Fashion Babylon is the most enjoyable book if you are into fashion and live in London! all the places mentioned are real.
Published 4 months ago by Kla85
Fashion Babylon
Not your typical read, but has the flare of the Babylon Series.
If you are into fashion, a must read.
If you are into fashion, a must read.
Published 9 months ago by Jason Kenneth Mahar
Boring.... predictable...
Was really looking forward to this book as I am really interested in the fashion industry and I do like a light read - however, I found it really boring and predictable and the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by jobo
A good read but...
Having the read 3 other Babylon books before this one, I expected the same level and style of writing. Read more
Published 19 months ago by GoldDragonFly
Readable summary of British fashion world
For me the book fell down on the credibility of the central character. The female designer around which the collected anecdotes are hung (like her latest collection) is dull. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jo B
Material Girl / Fashion Babylon
I bought this book not realising it is actually the same as Fashion Babylon. I thought it was a follow on or a book of the TV series. Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by C. Metcalfe
Brilliant and eye opening
This is the 1st of the babylon series that I`ve read and I loved it, it`s a real eye opener to the fashion world for people like me who aren`t in the industry. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by T. Ashiru
I LOVE IT
I'm at college doing fashion, a friend in my class lent me the book. I LOVED IT! I couldn't put it down, the rest of our class has since read it and all enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Alison Harris
Good .. but the rest in the Babylon series are better
Whilst i did enjoy this book it was not as good as the other books Imogen Edward-Jones has written. Still very funny and a good insight into the world with funny stories about... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2008 by A. Morrison
Fabulous Darling (air kiss!)
Having enjoyed the author's other 'Babylon' books, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed by this one and I was correct. Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by SilentSinger
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