Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Fashioning The Beatles: a Book Review

 



I have often posted on this site information and thoughts about the Beatles fashions.  The clothing John, Paul, George, and Ringo wore is part of the Beatles story and what made them the band we all love.  I have long thought that a book should be written about the Beatles and their fashion, and finally that has happened.    

Fashioning The Beatles: The Looks that Shook the World by Dierdre Kelly is a well-researched book that takes the reader on a journey through the years of Beatles clothing and the history behind it.  The book is written chronologically, starting with the Teddy Boy look of the Quarry Men Days, going into the leather in Hamburg, the suits that Brian had them wear, and onto the casual denim of Abbey Road and fashion the Beatles wore after the band broke up. 

The one thing that really stands out is that the Beatles were one step ahead of trends when it came to clothing.  As soon as the masses started wearing something the Beatles were wearing, they would change their look.   The Beatles look changes with the music.   This book is really great at laying out the whole evolution of the Beatles and their different looks. 

I really liked reading about the different shops in London where the Beatles bought their clothing:  Hung on You, Granny Takes a Trip, Mr. Fish, Dandy Fashions --- all names I had heard, but to learn the history behind these shops was really interesting.   It is also fascinating to read about how this all led up to the Apple Boutique and the mistakes that were made in that endeavor. 

If you want to learn more about fashion and the Beatles' clothing, this is the book for you! If you are just focused on Beatles music, it would be best to skip this one.


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