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With subscriptions nearing 1.2 million, Vogue magazine proves that if there’s anything a fashionista enjoys as much as shopping, it’s reading about fashion. With both an insider’s relish and a layman’s exasperati... More >>
The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things Fashionable
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I got this book to bring as a light entertaining read to bring on vacation. Unfortunately, reading this book was like being stuck watching an unfunny comedienne go on and on and on with the same tired old gripes about fashion. She starts off mildly amusing and insightful, but this quickly deteriorates into whining. I never laughed, I don’t think I even cracked a smile.
Rating: 1 / 5
Yes, this is a highly entertaining book for anyone interested in fashion, particularly for those aware of its frequently ludicrous and self-delusional aspects. However, as funny as the author can be, she relies on five or six forms of witticism that have become predictable by p. 117, let alone p. 234 (THE END). Furthermore, why the obsession with Kate Moss?! I think most of us who care about fashion have long since figured her–and her fashion-world significance–out. Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan…likewise, not really what I’m responding to these days. I was hoping for a bit more insight, something beyond the People/Us demographic of fashion reception. The author cites Anna Wintour several times, but doesn’t engage with the Vogue reader who’s genuinely interested in the aesthetics of women’s wear. She’s mostly worried our heels are too high and we insist on showing cleavage and wearing thongs. Yup, got it already, and without a flippant how-to manual, too. And how about not biting the hand that feeds us? I’m willing to bet the author prefers her Miu Miu’s to her Easy Spirit’s just like the rest of us!
Rating: 3 / 5
This was such fun to read. Brits have different writing styles than Americans, and so I had to WORK a little harder to read this book (and I mean that in a good way). It’s a hoot.
Rating: 4 / 5
As much as I’m a fanatic about following Project Runway, the fashion industry takes itself waaay too seriously, so this book is a great leveler. The “encyclopedia” approach makes it a perfect book to dip into little spoonsful at a time and, like the best premium pint of ice cream, it’s rich with humor and not too sweet.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is just too much fun!
If you’ve ever pondered the amazing power that fashion holds over the females of this species, you will find here much to tickle your funny bone.
Ms. Freeman wittily exposes our bizarre, lemming-like tendencies in this collection of mini-essays. You will laugh out loud while reading because if you don’t recognize bits of yourself in this encyclopedia of dos, don’ts, and why did Is, you will certainly recognize someone you know.
My favorite bits in the book have to do with fashion trends and the choice between “looking fashionable and looking good”. I also enjoyed the section “Get: fashion that girls do and boys don’t”. Hats off to Ms. Freeman for her ability to poke fun in such a wicked and yet ultimately sympathetic manner.
In short, Get: this book. And you, too, will know the real meaning of sunglasses.
Jennifer Skinner
Author of The Very Small Closet
Rating: 5 / 5