Style and Substance : Why What We Wear Matters

'A compelling new encyclopaedia of style' Harper's Bazaar'In a world of fleeting trends, Bay Garnett has created an accessory to treasure, earning Style and Substance an enduring place in the canon of fashion literature.' i-newsFor Bernardine Evaristo, style is about a refusal to be stereotyped.

Heels make Charlotte Tilbury feel powerful while Chloë Sevigny delights in the traditional, with a twist.

Jilly Cooper and A J Tracey appreciate diamonds; Zadie Smith adapts her wardrobe depending on the city and Rachel Weisz loves the democracy of denim.

Sienna Miller misses the freedom of a less self-conscious age. With over sixty pieces on everything from Davina McCall on the importance of underwear to Stanley Tucci on the elegance of a narrow stripe, this is a gloriously eclectic celebration of self-expression. 'Stellar' Pandora Sykes 'Brilliant' i-D