The Beatles knew how much image mattered in the 1960s & whether it was Nehru jackets skinny ties granny glasses or the Cuban heel boot-if John Paul George or Ringo wore it the rest of their millions of fans followed. Renowned music & fashion author Paolo Hewitt takes readers on a fashion tour of the Beatles career & the trends they co-opted. From their Hamburg debut in sunglasses leather & black sweaters to the conservative suits they were ordered to wear by their manager Brian Epstein; from their infatuation with Pierre Cardins collarless jackets to their more casual corduroy; from their Mod madness to psychedelic spaciness to faux-military attire to hippy-chic-each style is revealed as a reflection of the music they made & the world views they embraced. Filled with fabulous photographs & with an appealing retro feel the book features numerous images many of which have never been published before. It offers insights into how the bands meteoric rise & enduring success shaped their fashion choices. Theres even a chapter devoted to their hairstyles. Fans of all ages as well as anyone interested in fashion will be enthralled with this first ever Beatles stylebook that proves the Fab Four were as timely as they were timeless.