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 vibrant account of the era-defining designer, filled with rock stars, royalty and life-changing friendships, from Karl Lagerfeld to Diana Vreeland. * Observer * Her eye for detail and extraordinary access make for delicious anecdotes ... Its wildly maximalist, absolutely fabulous and we leave the author, as ever, living la vie en rose. * The I Paper * A wonderful, fascinating, fun collection of memories and stories. I have known Zandra for many years, and her passion for art shines now more than ever. We share the same sentiment... who wants to live a life without colour, music or laughter! * Shirley Bassey * 'The most extraordinary designer of her generation. This is a book that everyone will be absolutely taken by.' * Manolo Blahnik * Fun stories and memories from the fabulous Zandra! Insightful and funny reminiscences from a self-confessed hoarder. * Twiggy * Zandra Rhodes is a living legend and her inspirational work in fashion, deeply woven into the cultural and musical fabric of the last 50 years, is still as potent and fresh as ever. This book detailing her fascinating life and development as an artist cannot fail to ignite interest all around the world. * Brian May * Zandra Rhodes has changed the course of fashion history. She has always done things in her own spirit and timing. She has never kept to the calendar. * Suzy Menkes * Her fashion transcends . . . her dresses are fairytale princess dresses and every woman's fantasy, which is why everyone from Princess Anne to a Dallas socialite loves them.' * Anna Sui * Zandra has always known the rules of good taste, and that's the only way she knew to break them so beautifully. * John Waters *