The Beatles knew how much image mattered in the 1960s, andwhether it was Nehru jackets, skinny ties, granny glasses, orthe Cuban heel boot if John, Paul, George, or Ringo wore it,the rest of their millions of fans followed. Renowned music andfashion author Paolo Hewitt takes readers on a fashion tour ofthe Beatles' career and the trends they co-opted. From theirHamburg debut in sunglasses, leather, and black sweatersto the conservative suits they were ordered to wear by theirmanager Brian Epstein; from their infatuation with PierreCardin's collarless jackets to their more casual corduroy; fromtheir Mod madness to psychedelic spaciness to faux-militaryattire to hippy-chic each style is revealed as a reflection of themusic they made and the world views they embraced. Filledwith fabulous photographs and with an appealing retro feel, thebook features numerous images, many of which have never beenpublished before. It offers insights into how the band's meteoricrise and enduring success shaped their fashion choices. There'seven a chapter devoted to their hairstyles. Fans of all ages, aswell as anyone interested in fashion, will be enthralled with thisfirst ever Beatles stylebook that proves the Fab Four were astimely as they were timeless.