Cool: Style, Sound, and Subversion

great book for fashion designers, book quickly described each subculture in recent history

Excellent product and fast shipping.

Very cool!

For anyone who’s ever wanted to experiment with their look, and learn how to borrow from certain eras, or just even wanted to see what their grandparents thought was the epitome of cool when they were teens, this book is a reliable look into the past, present, and current days of what makes a style what it is. So many pictures and great details that even covers looks from around the world. Want to nail your 50s “greaser” look? Or get a better idea of what a Zoot Suit is? Casting an 80s retro TV show and need to see what what was hip, and why? Get this book!

This book is an incredible resource for any lover of fashion, music, history or culture. COOL covers the connection between subcultures and style throughout the world in the past decade. The art is beautifully executed and the content is so expansive and thoughtfully broad. Reading it is an inspiring whirlwind around the world and includes the stories of so many compelling groups of young people who used style to express themselves and fight for their beliefs. A must have for your coffee table--makes an excellent gift too!