Recently, the concept of "fashion" has been transformed into a separate phenomenon, which is dedicated to films, magazines, shows, and about which books are written. A whole galaxy of writers appeared, writing exclusively on the topic of fashion. Among them, Nina Garcia, known if not to a wide circle of readers, then to a rather vast number of them.
What are the books of Nina Garcia
This woman has created several books, which for some have become a practical tool, and for others nothing more than a beautiful collector's edition. Despite such ambiguity, these works deserve attention due to their original manner of presenting information and the presence of colorful illustrations.
So what is Nina Garcia writing about? About fashion, its history, sometimes about the appearance of certain wardrobe items. Also, this talented journalist gives practical advice on how to combine these or other details, things, sets; what a woman needs in her closet to always be able to create an actual, and, most importantly, irresistible and suitable image.
Many criticize the writer for the fact that her advice is not suitable for many, as they are designed, rather, for, say, non-poor women who have the opportunity to purchase clothes of expensive brands (this is what Nina Garcia writes about). Then, for a girl with a modest income, her books will not bring practical benefit. Perhaps this is so, but the works of Nina Garcia unambiguously broaden the horizons of the reader, instill a reference sense of style and give those classic foundations of clothing combinations that can be used in the future.
A Brief Biography of Garcia Nina
You can not talk about the books of the writer, if you do not know his biography. Nina Garcia was born on May 3 in 1965, in Colombia. Her family was rich, the main income was from trade.
She graduated from high school, then received a bachelor's degree at Boston University. Next was the Paris Higher Fashion School and the Institute of Fashion and Technology.
The path to authority
All the education of Nina Garcia said that the girl was going to connect her life with the fashion industry. She came to her in the 80s, starting her career with the company "Perry Ellis" (New York). The next stage is work in the Elle magazine, first as an editor and then as a stylist. Having worked in the publication until September 2008, Nina switched to another project - to the magazine "Marie Claire", where she took over as fashion editor. Her responsibilities include coverage of the most titled and respected exhibitions and shows of designers in America, Italy and France.
Today, Nina Garcia is rightfully considered the most authoritative critic and analyst of everything that happens in the fashion industry.
Nina Garcia: Books
As a fashion associate at Elle Magazine, Nina released her first book , A Little Black Book on Style. The world saw her in September 2007, reviews and criticism of the work were rather supportive. In her first creation, Nina did not give clear advice on what, how and what to wear, but rather widely opened the curtain in the backstage of the fashion world. The book has been recognized as one of the best fashion books.
Almost a year later, the next work of a fashion critic comes out - the book "100 Things of an Ideal Wardrobe." This publication already had a practical orientation: the goal of the writer was to help a woman compose and equip her universal wardrobe.
And again, a year later, Nina presents the third book with a more global title, “Style Strategy”. From the name it’s clear that it will be about developing and building your own individual fashion style.
Nina Garcia: “Style Strategy”
All the works of this extraordinary woman deserve to be read. However, “Style Strategy” contains more practical recommendations on how to approach your wardrobe wisely, how not to spend money on unnecessary things, how not to lose yourself and your personality in the pursuit of fashion, which is very relevant today.
The idea that it is impossible to buy all the most fashionable outfits on Earth, that the most expensive things, dresses cannot create the perfect image if there is no sense of taste and style, runs through the book. Therefore, it makes no sense to chase clothing just because it is trendy or from some designer. It is much more useful to buy and choose things that are suitable exclusively for a particular person.
The author also advises starting work on the style with an inventory of an existing wardrobe. At the same time, she tells you which items you need to get rid of, and which others can also “live”. In addition, Nina gives a number of useful tips on how to completely update your arsenal of clothes without going bankrupt. It turns out that there are some basic and win-win things that, when skillfully combined, can really turn a faceless and tasteless person into a fashionable dandy. In addition, the fashion columnist gives real advice on which things you don’t need to spend money on and which ones are worth buying.
In any book, content is important, not form. But not in fashionable literature. Equipped her book Nina Garcia photo, exquisite design, extraordinary illustrations, printed on expensive paper. Therefore, the “Strategy of Style" can take its rightful place in any book collection or be presented as a gift to a modern woman (it’s certainly not a shame for him).