The Woman Who Dressed Rock and Roll

What does rock and roll look like before it becomes legend?

OVERVIEW

For more than three decades, costume designer Fleur Thiemeyer stood just beyond the spotlight, helping shape the unforgettable images of some of the biggest names in music. From the rise of Australian rock to the explosion of MTV, she dressed superstars, toured the world, and found herself at the center of an entertainment revolution that forever changed popular culture.

The Woman Who Dressed Rock 'n' Roll is the remarkable true story of how a fearless young woman from Melbourne—with no grand plan beyond saying yes to the next opportunity—built an extraordinary career alongside artists including Olivia Newton-John, Rod Stewart, Elton John, KISS, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Donna Summer, Billy Squier, Pat Benatar, and countless others. Along the way, she crossed paths with legends before they became icons, witnessed the creative chaos behind sold-out tours and blockbuster films, and transformed sketches and fabric into the stage costumes that became part of music history.

But this is more than a backstage pass. It is the story of a woman who refused to follow convention, carving out a place for herself in a fiercely competitive, male-dominated industry through grit, instinct, and relentless creativity. With warmth, wit, and remarkable candor, Fleur recounts the triumphs, heartbreaks, friendships, and chance encounters that defined both her life and an era when music, fashion, and culture collided in spectacular fashion.

Filled with never-before-told stories, unforgettable personalities, and a lifetime of extraordinary experiences, The Woman Who Dressed Rock 'n' Roll offers readers a rare perspective on the artists they thought they knew—and the visionary designer who helped create the images the world will never forget.