Original Woman: The Compendium of Extraordinary Women

by Patrick Grant, R. Klanten (Editor)

They are impressive artists, scientists, businesswomen,
and intellectuals. These women
stand up for their ideals even when they
meet resistance; they see things through
and do what they think is important and
right. They set the tone, challenging the status
quo, and in so doing become icons and
role models for the next generation.
There’s a good reason the women profiled
in Original Woman provoke such admiration.
Their pioneering, lifelong achievements in
art and culture, in science and technology,
politics and society set them apart from
the rest, and their self-confident outlook
on the world is utterly inspiring. Whether
heroines from days past or contemporary
women who’ve got what it takes to be
an icon, the women featured in this book
define the modern woman in all her glamour
and complexity.
Original Woman traces these women’s
stories, shining a light on their singular
attitudes and revealing their secrets. The
book reports on their careers and the distinctive
way they lead their lives. Featuring
sumptuous photographs, it takes you on an
exciting journey through their biographies,
their work, and their public image.
Original Woman is also the tale of great
courage, dedication, and hard-earned
opportunities grasped and used to the full.
These women are different and stand out
because they are bold enough to do things
in ways others haven’t dared, pushing their
limits and those of the people around them.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published November 25, 2015

About the author

Patrick Grant is the Creative Director of Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons and E. Tautz. Recipient of the British Fashion Council's Menswear Designer of the Year Award in 2010, he is renowned for his passion for clothing, craftsmanship and classic British brands.