Designers and other fashion industry professionals are constantly surrounded by the most sumptuous and exclusive frocks. Hundreds of them must pass through their hands over the course of a year. So which dress do they pick when they are asked to select their favourite of all time? And what’s the story behind their choice? Find out how big names like Heidi Klum, Valentino, Paul Smith, Gwen Stefani, Anna Sui and many more lovingly talk dresses in this book chock-full of eye candy.

This beautifully illustrated, compact reference book introduces newbies to the world of vintage shopping. The author, a vintage dealer herself, guides you through the entire process: from familiarizing yourself with the lingo, recognizing good workmanship and quality fabrics, to designers and their different price points, a handy description of signature silhouettes per decade, and tips on how to clean and care for your newly purchased item.

Author and former fashion designer Sharyne Wolfe has compiled a no-frills shopping guide for readers “with a passion for fashion, but without the bank account or credit card limit to support it”. New York City and Long Island are a treasure trove for bargain hunters, and this book aims to give you a head start by listing the most interesting sample sales, discount specialty stores, outlet stores and consignment and thrift shops out there. The 144 pages of addresses are arranged by category, the short shop descriptions complemented by tips on how to best plan your shopping route. There’s no time to waste when you’re on a mission…

Biopic based on Cherie Currie’s memoir Neon Angel documenting the rise to fame and subsequent downfall of this 1970’s all-girl rock band. The Runaways, famous for their wild live performances, were formed around guitarist Joan Jett and lead vocalist Cherie Currie. They were only teenagers when they started doing gigs, became huge in Japan and had to deal with the big yet very real rock ‘n’ roll clichés: an exploitative manager, sex, drugs, record company problems and serious fights among group members. With young talents Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning in the leading roles, and a generous helping of 70’s rocker style.

What happens when you snap a picture of one hundred very different women all wearing the same shade of bright red lipstick? At first glance, the willingness to wear Revlon’s #740 Certainly Red lipstick is the only thing that ties them all together. But slowly these intriguing portraits reveal the women do have something else in common: the vulnerability that comes with posing for a stranger, and how each and everyone of them has made both the lip shade and the photo their very own.