A Morning with Mona May and Lauren Cohen

BOOKS & BOOKS IS PROUD TO PRESENT A MORNING WITH MONA MAY DISCUSSING THE FASHION OF CLUELESS (INSIGHT EDITIONS, $39.99). SHE WILL BE IN CONVERSATION WITH LAUREN COHEN. THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. ***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are FREE and books will be available for purchase at the event. Can't make it to the event or want your copy early? Buy the book here. [https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9798886639452] ABOUT THE BOOK: Ever since its 1995 debut, Clueless has reigned as a pop culture and fashion phenomenon. From Cher’s yellow plaid skirt suit to Dionne’s signature hats, every look helped define a generation and solidified fashion as a key character in the story. Now, in this richly illustrated volume written with fashion journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, May takes readers behind the seams of her most instantly recognizable designs. Published by Insight Editions to celebrate the film’s three-decade legacy, The Fashion of Clueless features exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, costume sketches, and new interviews with key cast and creatives, including Alicia Silverstone and director Amy Heckerling. Whether sourcing vintage finds or pulling from Paris runways, May’s work brought a new level of glamour and individuality to the teen comedy—and set a new standard for fashion in film. The Fashion of Clueless helps readers channel their own “main character energy,” making it a must-have for fashion lovers, movie buffs, and Clueless superfans alike. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mona May is the visionary costume designer who redefined fashion in film with the release of Clueless. Hailed by Women’s Wear Daily as “the fashion movie of the year,” Clueless introduced Mona as a bold creative and established a signature style that continues to inspire audiences around the globe. Mona has created some of the most memorable looks in modern cinema and television, shaping characters that have become icons of pop culture. Her fearless designs can be seen in beloved films such as Enchanted, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Never Been Kissed, The House Bunny, The Wedding Singer, and many more. Through her work across media, Mona has collaborated with Hollywood’s biggest stars including James McAvoy, Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, Alicia Silverstone, Drew Barrymore, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, and Amy Adams – fostering profound creative relationships that resulted in transformative and empowering performances. Mona’s work continues to be recognized as “iconic” and revolutionary by esteemed publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, InStyle, People Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, ABC News, and Access Hollywood. Beyond the screen, Mona is a passionate mentor and creative consultant. She regularly shares her expertise through keynote talks, lectures, and workshops, and has collaborated with leading international brands such as The RealReal, Bloomingdales, StitchFix, and Paramount Pictures. Mona is the author of The Fashion of Clueless, a book that offers a captivating, behind-the-scenes exploration of the film’s costumes and legacy. Learn more at www.monamay.com. About the Moderator: A lifelong film lover and Miami Beach native, Lauren Cohen holds a bachelor's degree in Motion Pictures from the University of Miami. She joined the Miami Film Festival team in 2014 and was named Director of Programming in 2021. As the Festival’s Programming Director, she oversees the artistic direction and curation of both the Festival’s annual 10-day edition and its fall event Miami Film Festival GEMS, a week-long showcase of the season’s top awards contenders.