The Little Book of London Style

An inspiration to countless designers and the stomping ground of fashion's in-crowd, London is the capital of subculture. From Mary Quant to Alexander McQueen, from punks to goths, and from Twiggy to Naomi Campbell, Little Book of London Style is the beautifully illustrated guide to the essential brands, trends and people that make up the style DNA of this unique city.

Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the bestselling author of the Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.

Introduction • Birth of a style capital • Fashion designers • 1960s: The Swinging Sixties • 1970s/1980s: flower power to shoulder pads • 1990s: extravagant luxe • 2000s-present day: fashion for a new millennium • Style icons • Street style • Subcultures • Contemporary street style • Style destinations.