The Look: Adventures In Rock & Pop Fashion
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Published in May 2006 by Adelita, The Look: Adventures In Rock & Pop Fashion is Paul Gorman's definitive account of the inter-connected developments of style and popular music from Elvis Presley to the present day.
With an introduction by Paul Smith and foreword by Malcolm McLaren, The Look was hailed as "the book", by Robert Elms in The Times[1].
The Look was launched in Japan to coincide with the opening of Paul Smith’s flagship store, Space, in Tokyo in April 2006, and has an active online presence at www.rockpopfashion.com/blog.
The Look includes 300-plus illustrations (many rare or previously unseen), 120,000 words and a CD featuring such artists as Elvis Presley, David Bowie and Boy George.
Among the contributors to the book are Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Ian McLagan of the Small Faces, Boy George, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Kevin Rowland of Dexy’s and Nancy Sinatra as well as designers such as Malcolm McLaren, Paul Smith, Hedi Slimane, Lloyd Johnson, Alex Michon, Mark Powell, Pam Hogg and Betsey Johnson.
The Look has been accompanied by events including appearances at the Port Eliot LitFest, the V&A, London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins and also spawned a London club-night which has featured DJ sets and performances by Pam Hogg, Keanan Duffty, Glen Matlock, Kevin Rowland, The Priscillas and Poppy & the Jezebels.
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[edit] The Look CD
Available exclusively with The Look, the CD was compiled by Gorman from tracks which link directly to sections in the book.
1. Mystery Train - Elvis Presley
2. Smooch - Miles Davis
3. I Dig Everything - David Bowie
4. Granny Takes A Trip - The Purple Gang
5. Deux – Malcolm McLaren
6. Spinning Away – John Cale & Brian Eno
7. Song For A Boy In Deep Water – Boy George
8. Klacto Part Two – Blue Rondo a la Turk
9. Opel Eyes – Pam Hogg
10. Rag Doll - Kevin Rowland
11. First Day Of Spring – All About Eve Babitz
[edit] The Look's fashion label
In 2008, Gorman launched The Look's fashion label The Look Presents in collaboration with Soho boutique owner Max Karie. This comprises three collections from Wonder Workshop, Nigel Waymouth and Antony Price sold through Topman.
[edit] References
- ^ Robert Elms, The Times, July 15, 2006
