The fashion of football - Mark Baxter

Fashion has played a major part in the elevation of footballers to iconic status in modern society. Whether it be George Best's famous clothes shops, Alan Hudson's haircut or David Beckham's unique dress sense, the worlds of fashion and football have often intertwined.

This relationship is brilliantly brought to life inThe Fashion of Football. The journey starts with the abolition of the maximum wage in the early '60s and focuses on stars such as George Best and Bobby Moore. There are new interviews with '70s legends including Steve Perryman, Alan Hudson and Mike Summerbee, as well as with a wider range of famous names like the tailor Dougie Hayward, who designed Bobby Moore's suits. The authors also talk to players such as Millwall's Darren Ward and examine the huge impact that England captain David Beckham has had on his contemporaries.

The book does not just focus on the players, however. It also charts the many influential street fashions that have emanated from the terraces over the years, notably the Skinhead in the late '60s and the birth of the Casual in the mid-'70s. Fans of all persuasions have contributed their testimonies, including the singer Kevin Rowland, the writer Irvine Welsh and members of Cardiff's notorious Soul Crew.

The Fashion of Footballis a unique book: an amalgamation of history and entertainment mixed into one riveting read. It is brought to life by photographs taken by the great Terry O'Neill, one of the first lensmen to spot and celebrate this remarkable relationship.