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REBEL STYLIST: CAROLINE BAKER

Iain R Webb unveils his newest book on the stylist who introduced streetwear to high fashion.

Hans Feurer – Nova, November 1974

(LEFT)Hans Feurer – Nova, November 1974.

Hans Feurer – Nova, November 1974
Hans Feurer – Nova, November 1974.

Whenever a talent cements themself as an innovative force during their time, it is only fair that their legacy is commemorated. And, this is exactly what seasoned writer Iain R Webb has looked to do with the release of his book, Rebel Stylist: Caroline Baker.

Set to explore the legacy of the celebrated stylist, Caroline Baker, the book promises to offer an insight into the life of the creative who revolutionised the lens through which streetwear was viewed. Featuring an array of – now – infamous covers and high fashion editorials crafted by Baker, readers are encouraged to bask in the success of her trail-blazing tale and indulge in the history of streetwear’s rise to the helm of the fashion industry.

When speaking on Baker’s work, Iain claims, “Baker’s work with the Italian fashion company Benetton has been acclaimed as ‘the stuff of styling legend’ and is still inspiring the latest crop of fashion students – tomorrow’s visionaries.”

Head below to enjoy imagery from Iain R Webb’s Rebel Stylist: Caroline Baker and pre-order the book here

Hans Feurer – Nova, September 1971
Sam Brown – i-D, November 1985

(LEFT) Hans Feurer – Nova, September 1971. (RIGHT) Sam Brown – i-D, November 1985

Hans Feurer – Nova, September 1971
Hans Feurer – Nova, September 1971. Sam Brown – i-D, November 1985
Sam Brown – i-D, November 1985
Terence Donovan – November, September 1972 © Terence Donovan Archive
Ku Khanh – c.1980

(LEFT) Terence Donovan – November, September 1972 © Terence Donovan Archive. (RIGHT) Ku Khanh – c.1980.

Terence Donovan – November, September 1972 © Terence Donovan Archive
Terence Donovan – November, September 1972 © Terence Donovan Archive. Ku Khanh – c.1980.
Ku Khanh – c.1980