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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.
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Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts is the fashion and style director of Vanity Fair. He served as fashion director at The New Yorker from 1997-2006 as well as the fashion editor of The Sunday Times, style director and art director of Tatler, design director of British Vogue, and Paris editor of Vanity Fair. He has contributed his photographs and illustrations to numerous publications, among them Vanity Fair; L'Uomo Vogue, British, Italian, French, American, Chinese, Brazilian, and Japanese Vogue; The Sunday Times; and The Independent on Sunday. He is also the author of four books of illustrations: The Jungle ABC, Mumbo Jumbo, Snowman in Paradise, and The Snippy World of New Yorker Fashion Artist Michael Roberts.
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Fashion Victims - Michael Roberts
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 always say these things are boring.
You make a fuss and say how tacky,
But look how much we made on Jackie!
I’ve marked the ones I must possess—
Ten suits, five coats, and this great dress.
I’ll wear them once, then store them here—
The Beckham auction’s due next year!
B
Bimbo
We go to parties, cameras pop.
I look really good, he feels on top.
I wear Alaïa short and tight—
He says it helps his appetite.
On opening nights, it’s never boring
While he cuts deals, I stand adoring.
He calls me Babe,
I call him Winner
I’m always on his knee at
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