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Little Book of Riviera Style

The fashion story of the iconic French region
By Emma Baxter-Wright
Series: Fashion Destinations
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Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments. With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous, and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of... Read More
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The stylish guide to Riviera chic, from Coco Chanel and Kate Moss to basket bags and red-carpet glamour

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Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments.

With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous, and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of the Côte d'Azur, with dozens of images showing unforgettable looks from couture to caftans and from runway to superyacht.

Expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright explores the key moments, looks, locations, and pieces that define Riviera chic.

Contents include:

  • Coco Chanel at her house La Paula
  • Juliette Binoche at Cannes
  • Naomi Campbell's Riviera chic
  • Vintage icons including Cecil Beaton, Pablo Picasso, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Renée Perle
  • Jane Birkin's white T-shirt and basket bag uniform
  • Bianca Jagger's showstopping Saint-Tropez wedding attire and Pamela Anderson's wedding bikini
  • Grace Kelly's regal elegance on and off screen, and more

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    Little Book of Riviera Style
    Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments. With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous, and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of the Côte d'Azur, with dozens of images showing unforgettable looks from couture to caftans...
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    Out 29 Sep 2026
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035434527

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 100 colour/black and white images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.

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