'Iconic: My Life in Fashion in 50 Objects'
“I am a self-confessed hoarder. My home overflows with curiosities I have collected throughout the course of my life. I never thrown anything away; these mementoes inspire me and become more beloved over time. Iconic is my life as told through 50 objects.” Dame Zandra Rhodes
The fabulous Dame Zandra Rhodes will be signing copies of her insightful memoir at the Art Gallery. Buy your copy in the Level 2 shop (£25, hardback) – give it to a friend, make a gift of it to yourself, either way, come and meet one of the great icons of British fashion.
“From the winged cape she designed for Freddie Mercury to her white Biba boots, every piece tells a memorable tale.” The Lady, Book of the Year
“A vivid and compelling picture of the broader fashion landscape between 1960 and the present day. Anecdotes? The book is full of them.” The Times
“Dazzling from start to finish.” Joanna Lumley
In this insightful memoir, published in 2024, Zandra shares her life story for the first time. Told through a variety of mementos collected over the years, it is a vibrant account filled with rockstars and royalty, of life-changing friendships and poignant reflections on her personal triumphs and tragedies, as well as the fears, sacrifices and pressures that come with being an era-defining designer.
