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Such a great book! The author writes with feeling in a poetic way. While being entirely informative, she makes the writing engaging and creative, like Frida herself. Every chapter explains Frida’s style but also her life.  Chapter headings are quotes by Frida and the illustrations are delightful.

From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery strung by Frida herself, this book showcases how Frida used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress –rebozos (shawl), embroideredhuipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which also illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18.

Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.

176 pages - hardback
Dimensions - 15.37 x 2.54 x 22.35 cm