Dana Thomas, "Gods & Kings"

Thomas's second book traces the lives and work of two influential designers, John Galliano, who began as an illustrator before establishing himself with Dior, and Alexander McQueen, a tailor who developed his signature style with Givenchy. Working for companies owned by the luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH, both men were burned out by 2010, and Thomas examines the fate of artists in a fashion world run by corporations.

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