Whom You Know: READ THIS: Isabella Blow by Martina Rink

Monday, July 11, 2011

READ THIS: Isabella Blow by Martina Rink

We write this in red, in honor of her lipstick. We hope you were using Tom Ford, Isabella. That is the red that Peachy wears. What style, what personality, what lovely words emanate from this priceless work that we truly wish that Isabella herself had been able to read before her passing. Isabella Blow, a true original, has provided inspiration to so many, and their moving words will move you in this work that you absolutely must read. Of course, Peachy's favorite one was by Anna Wintour, whom we have been lucky to interview briefly, twice. Here's the last time:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/07/anna-wintour-interviewed-by-peachy_01.html
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/05/peachy-at-met-exclusive-interview-with.html

You know Peachy Deegan cannot stop talking about McQueen at The Met, which is of course what led her to this book. Anyone that likes interesting people, let alone fashion, would adore this work.

As a side note, Philip Treacy, if you are reading, Peachy Deegan would really love to meet you as she loves hats and she LOVES Irish people, particularly when they come from Galway. Peachy's great-great grandmother came from either Galway or Roscommon - it is borderline but she did find her birth record in the national archives in Dublin....we'll meet you at McKeown's for The Peachy Deegan!

We think a great way to honor Isabella's memory is to actually tell those in your life how much they influence you and mean to you....and of course, another way to honor her is to always look your most fabulous!

What more can we say? Isabella, you blew us away and we really, really wish Peachy Deegan had met you. Whom You Know Highly Recommends Isabella Blow by Martina Rink!!!

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Publication Date: December 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-0-500-51535-8

$50.00 hardcover

192 pages

125 illustrations, 84 in color

The incomparable Isabella Blow always pushed boundaries in the fashion world, often using her personality as her most offensive weapon. Famous for discovering talents such as Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan, she also nurtured and inspired many other artists and designers across the industry. A unique stylist, she worked for Vogue and Tatler in the US and the UK, collaborating with major photographers on breathtaking and often infamous shoots.

Personal letters have been collected by legendary names in the fashion world, from Valentino and Anna Wintour to Manolo Blahnik and Naomi Campbell, and from artists like Tracey Emin and Noble & Webster, whom she inspired.

Iconic portraits have been contributed by some of the greatest photographers in fashion, including Mario Testino, Rankin, Donald McPherson, and Richard Burbridge. All combine to paint a vivid image of Isabella that celebrates the ecstasy and tragedy of her astonishing life.

Martina Rink began her career as a personal assistant to Isabella Blow. She is now director of Fashion Spotlight in Berlin.

Thames & Hudson books are distributed by W.W. Norton in the USA and Penguin in Canada. Please visit thamesandhudsonusa.com

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