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'Amazing what perfect timing for fashion's new wave' Barbara Hulanicki, Founder of BIBA These 10 classic fashion items are part of the universal language of style: the White T-shirt, Miniskirt, Hoodie, Jeans, Ballet flat, Breton top, Biker jacket, Little black dress, Stiletto, Trench. While trends may come and go, they remain symbols of perennial cool, part of a capsule collection of chic emblems that represent who we are, who we want to be and how we want to be seen. The Ten tells the story of each item's creation, its journey to popularity, and why it matters today. These stories are accompanied by stylish photography and illustrations of the icons from Katharine Hepburn to Prince who have worn the pieces so well.

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'Amazing. What perfect timing for fashion's new wave' -- Barbara Hulanicki, Founder, BIBA

'Amazing. What perfect timing for fashion's new wave' -- Barbara Hulanicki, Founder, BIBA 'A deeper-than-deep dive into fashion's enduring classics' -- Navaz Batliwalla, DisneyRollerGirl 'Lauren Cochrane's The Ten is the definitive one-stop guide to fashion's most essential and iconic styles, with an unrivalled collection of the fashion industry's authoritative voices - from mainstream icons to underground figures - shedding light on the cultural and personal impact of classics that will never date. The perfect gift and resource for anyone with an interest in style' -- Sara McAlpine, Fashion Features Editor, ELLE

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Lauren Cochrane is Senior Fashion Writer of The Guardian and Editor of CircleZeroEight. She contributes to publications including The Face, ELLE, Service95, and Mr Porter. Based in London, Lauren covers everything from catwalk shows to art exhibitions and pop culture. She is also author of The Ten: The Stories Behind the Fashion Classics and her current favourite Beyonce song is 'Upgrade U'.

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