The cheap date guide to style
Kira Jolliffe • 2008 • Universe
- Author
- Kira Jolliffe
- First published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Universe
- Genres
- Art
- ISBN
- 9780789316936
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Published in 2008 by Universe, The Cheap Date Guide to Style emerged from the creative orbit of Kira Jolliffe, who gained prominence as the co-founder of Cheap Date magazine. The book captures the ethos of the early 2000s zine culture, which championed thrift-store aesthetic, resourceful fashion, and a rebellious rejection of high-end consumerism in favor of personal expression and wit.
Jolliffe’s approach was rooted in the idea that style is independent of budget, a philosophy that gained traction among young urban creatives during that era. The book is designed as a practical, tongue-in-cheek manual that blends fashion advice with social commentary. It was well-regarded for its authentic, lo-fi aesthetic and served as a manifesto for those navigating the cultural intersection of recession-era sensibilities and DIY creativity.
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