Street: The Nylon Book of Global Style [Paperback]

Editors Of Nylon Magazine (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2006

Ask any designer, fashion editor, or art director where the hottest trends are coming from, and they'll tell you it's from the streets of certain cities. And if you ask them what magazine gives the best, most authoritative coverage of these outsider fashion incubators, chances are they'll say Nylon. Nylon here combines its street cred and international expertise (the magazine is read in major cities around the world, and has recently launched both Japanese and Australian editions) to reveal the iconic looks in the seven most fashion-forward cities today: London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Melbourne, Copenhagen and New York. Led by acclaimed editor in chief Marvin Scott Jarrett, Nylon's editors, writers, and photographers cover these cities' trends with the same signature flair, enthusiasm, and eye for the cutting edge that has catapulted the magazine to the top of its demographic. Each chapter opens with an introduction describing the city's particular history, traits, and culture, followed by full-page pictures of each city's stylish residents, showing their creativity in full detail, from Tokyo's famous Goth Lolitas to Copenhagen's casual chic and everything in between. Quotes from each subject tell about who influences their personal style, what they love about their city, and their favorite local stores. Edgy, colorful, and fascinating to look at, Street is a chronicle of diverse urban style that you won't be able to put down.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Leave it to Nylon to convince us once and for all that hitting the pavement can be as sartorially inspiring as sitting front-row at the Paris shows." -- Aug06 ANGELENO

-- "Hitting the pavement can be as sartorially inspiring as sitting front row at the Paris shows." -- Aug06 CS MAGAZINE

About the Author

Nylon Magazine was launched in 1999 by Marvin Scott Jarrett. Nylon has twice been nominated for the National Magazine Award in the category of general excellence, and has received recognition and awards for design.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Universe (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789315017
• ISBN-13: 978-0789315014
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.8 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I would like to see fashion covered more like this...., April 11, 2007

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cybra "cybra" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Street: The Nylon Book of Global Style (Paperback)

These were attractive people on the street, not professional models (except one but it was just happenstance!) and the clothes they chose to wear that day. I like street fashion more than runway fashion. My only negative thought was that, while stylish, the outfits were very middle of the road. There were very few examples of anything remotely extreme like in Fruits. I would like to see more outrageous fashion, people whith character who are interesting regardless of age or size. I did really like this book and I see something new everytime I look through it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's "middle of the road", February 12, 2008

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Crystalsaurus Rex "Crystal" (Ypsilanti, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Street: The Nylon Book of Global Style (Paperback)

I've noticed in other reviews people have taken up with the fact that its not like Fruits. I think that that is a good thing. It's got more "practical" style if you will. If you're looking to change up your own style a bit, this is much more helpful and inspirational. It's not just for admiring.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Buying, December 31, 2006

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Gemma "book worm" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Street: The Nylon Book of Global Style (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It reminded me of Fruits, but I liked this slightly more because it focused on different countries rather than just one country like Fruits did. Some people didn't really have intresting style, but not everyone does, and that also made me like it. The style wasn't to an extreme; there were cute, but simple outfits, too. I highly recommend this to any fashion lover.