Mary McFadden is a lavish fashion monograph on the iconic designer's clothing, textile, jewellery and interiors designs, inspired by ancient civilisations as well as her extensive travels in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
A taste-maker celebrated for her original personal style, extensive travels and art collection of textiles and ancient artifacts, McFadden is frequently referred to as a "design archaeologist."
The bulk of the book is comprised of McFadden's fashion designs, jewellery as well asher interiors and portraits. The photography includes editorial images from leading magazines of her fashions and interiors designs by such photographers as Avedon, Sam Haskins, Norman Parkinson and Francesco Scavullo, as well as photos, memorabilia and writings from McFadden's extensive travels in Africa and Asia illustrating her influences and inspirations.
