Fashion Victims

Michael Roberts

• Publisher: Harper
• Year: 2011
• ISBN:
  9780062042965

Pairing hilarious poetry with the stunning collage work for which he is famous, Michael Roberts takes on the fashion world letter by letter—and in the way only a true insider can—in Fashion Victims. This gorgeous, stylish book illustrated and written by the Vanity Fair fashion director, influential stylist, and artist is a witty send-up of the fashion world that will delight style lovers, popular culture aficionados, and art lovers alike with its wit, acute observations, truth, and poignancy. Impeccably designed by Roberts himself, Fashion Victims is a perfect tongue-in-chic gift and a timeless collectible.

Contents

Introduction

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

Acknowledgments

About the Author and the Illustrator

Copyright

About the Publisher

Introduction

The Fashion World, it’s often said,

Has wasted space inside its head.

And when it comes to introspection

Prefers a mirror for reflection.

But here, dear readers, we intend

To contemplate the world of trend.

Dissect the egos, greed, and lies

That dazzle fashion’s butterflies.

And then in language full of sass

Strip bare the vain, the mean, the crass.

To show this can be swiftly said

We print it here from A to Zed.

And hope this proves a welcome guide

To fashion’s excess far and wide—

Not just because it’s most concise,

But ’cause it’s cheap at twice the price!

A

Auctions

Diana’s dress—it should be mine

In Flemish lace, it’s too divine.

What’s the reserve? Hmmm…pretty steep.

Darling—are you sound asleep?

Just look at this, it’s total glamour—

Going soon under the hammer.

I know it’s such a frightful slog—

But please peruse this catalogue.

You must admit she had great taste

A real celeb—God, what a waste!

Darling! Can you stop the snoring?

You alw...