Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

This is the story of Galliano and McQueen, the two working-class British boys who shook fashion to its core. With their complicated and deeply seductive designs, they moved from the raucous art and club scene of London to the old-school heart of French couture. The author highlights the similarities and differences in their temperament, charisma and style, she explores both their individual talent and the changing nature of fashion over the 80's, 90's and noughties. The result is a deeply engrossing, fast-paced and original read.