17 Luxury Fashion Books To Read Now (& Display On Your Coffee Table Later)
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Looking for a new fashion book? These tasteful tomes will never go out of style
Make your coffee table the envy of all others with these beautiful fashion-themed books, which span everything from fashion houses and big-name jewellers to the world’s best-known style icons.
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Captivate! Fashion Photography From The 90s
by Claudia Schiffer (Prestel, £55)
For those with a penchant for all things 90s nostalgia, meet your new authoritative read of the decade. It was the era of the meteoric rise of the supermodel, and who better to guide you through the decade other than the icon herself, Claudia Schiffer. As editor of the book, Schiffer takes readers through with over 130 colour photographs, revealing unseen private archives published for the very first time.
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Fashion In LA
by Tania Fares and Krista Smith (Phaidon, £65)
A cool and contemporary coffee table book guaranteed to brighten any landing, lounge or living area, Fashion in LA details the fascinating buzz surrounding Los Angeles’ eclectic fashion scene and profiles more than 40 designers working in the city.
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Kering: Of Granite and Dreams
by Tristan Gaston-Breton (Editions Flammarion, £60)
Dive into the world of luxury fashion with this new coffee table book from Kering, the group that is home to big name brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent. Launching to coincide with Kering’s 10th anniversary and the groups 60th anniversary, the book traces the history of Kering and features contributions from Anna Wintour, Jane Fonda and Bethann Hardison.
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Burberry
by Alexander Fury (Assouline, £150)
Iconic British luxury label Burberry has unveiled a new book in collaboration with Assouline, chartering the fashion house’s rise from a family-run company in 1856 to a global trailblazer in the 21st century. The richly illustrated volume, which features 200 images, documents key moments in the brand’s history while exploring how it crafted a distinct British identity.
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Carolina Herrera: COLORMANIA, Color and Fashion
by Wes Gordon and Edward Enninful (Rizzoli International Publications, £80)
Fans of global fashion label Carolina Herrera will want to get their hands on COLORMANIA, a new coffee table book created by the brand’s Creative Director Wes Gordon and photographer Elizaveta Porodina. A celebration of Gordon’s collections for Carolina Herrera and Porodina’s eye for colour and movement, the book is a cinematic tribute to the American fashion house.
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Bulgari: Beyond Time
by John Goldberger, Fabienne Reybaud, Robin Swithinbank and Adam Steel (Assouline, £195)
The first (and only) authorised history of Bulgari watchmaking is set to hit bookshops this month, with the arrival of Bulgari: Beyond Time. Tracking the house’s horological achievements since the 1920s, this book tells the story of over 100 years of Roman-inspired watchmaking from Bulgari itself – with passages written by iconic names associated with the brand, including friends, ambassadors and experts.
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YVES SAINT LAURENT: The Impossible Collection
by Laurence Benaïm (Assouline, £1,000)
A visually stunning book celebrating one of the world’s most prominent fashion designers, YVES SAINT LAURENT: The Impossible Collection delves deep into the Saint Laurent archives, detailing the trailblazing designer’s 100 most iconic looks, from his 1960s debut to the quintessential Mondrian shift dress.
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CHAUMET Tiaras: Divine Jewels
by Clare Phillips and Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni (Thames & Hudson, £80)
An ode to one of the most celebrated jewellery houses in Europe, this beautiful book – the first of its kind – explores the artistry behind those Chaumet tiaras which have crowned the likes of heiresses and royalty for 240 years.
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Ganni: Gimme More
by Ana Kraš (Rizzoli, £42)
It all started with a cool Copenhagen couple: Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup. The husband-and-wife duo rocketed Ganni to international fame since its inception just only 10 years ago, and their debut monograph showcases how its network of creatives have made the brand what it is today. Flick through and you’ll see a photo essay on Copenhagen, a reflection on sustainability and the future of fashion by the founder – and more.
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Shaun Leane
by Shaun Leane, Jo Hardy, Vivienne Becker and Claire Wilcox (ACC Art Books, £399)
This beautiful deluxe edition of Shaun Leane – dedicated to the British jewellery designer and celebrating the 21st anniversary of his award-winning jewellery brand – features an array of archival imagery, as well as commentary from Joanna Hardy, jewellery writer Vivienne Becker and senior curator of fashion at the V&A, Claire Wilcox. A must-have for any bijouterie aficionado.
BUY NOWBiographies & Fashion History
Glossy: The Inside Story of Vogue
by Nina-Sophia Miralles (Quercus Publishing, £20)
Glossy takes readers on an in-depth voyage through the history and workings of Vogue, from the brand’s establishment to the people who made it such a success. Branded ‘the definitive story of Vogue‘, the insightful retrospective details the 129-year-old publication’s triumphs and tribulations, from its humble New York beginnings to its international influence today.
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The Impossible Collection of Fashion
by Valerie Steele (Assouline, £1,000)
Renowned fashion historian Valerie Steele reveals her pick of the 100 most awe-inspiring dresses which made an impact or revolutionised the world of fashion, from an iconic 80s evening gown by Issey Miyake, to trailblazing designs from the likes of Valentino, Pucci and Dior.
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Louis Vuitton Catwalk: The Complete Fashion Collections
by Jo Ellison and Louise Rytter (Thames & Hudson Ltd, £60)
A must-have for any Vuitton devotee, this sleek and stylish publication chronicles the French fashion house’s history, featuring biographical profiles of both creative directors past (Marc Jacobs) and present (Nicolas Ghesquière), as well as a catwalk compilation of the brand’s iconic collections worn by the likes of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior
by Christian Dior (V&A, £9.99)
Ever wondered about the man behind one of the biggest luxury fashion brands in the world? This autobiography not only gives readers detailed insight into the workings of the fashion house, but also reveals the nature of the man behind it. From his childhood in Granville to his first collection in 1947 – dubbed the ‘New Look’ – this is a book worth reading for lovers of fashion history.
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Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk: The Complete Haute Couture Collections 1962-2002
by Suzy Menkes, Olivier Flaviano, Aurélie Samuel, Jéromine Savignon, Lola Fournier, Alice Coulon-Saillard, Domitille Éble, Laurence Neveu and Leslie Veyrat (Thames & Hudson, £60)
Fashion historians and fans of the prodigious designer will love this hot-pink tome, cataloguing the entirety of Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic haute couture collections. Featuring everything from the Mondrian dresses to the Ballet Russes Collection and Le Smoking, a landmark show which forever altered women’s eveningwear, the book conveys the spectacle of the shows and sheds light on the rich cultural history behind the clothes.
BUY NOWCelebrity Fashion Books
Harry Styles: And The Clothes He Wears
by Terry Newman (ACC Art Books, £22)
A 21st century icon, Harry Styles has made a name for himself as a figure who breaks norms and champions fluid expression. In Harry Styles: And The Clothes He Wears, author Terry Newman breaks down some of the singer’s most iconic looks from his career – from street style heroes to THAT Vogue cover shoot (that we’re all still secretly thinking about) – and uses fashion history to outline the web of influences that went into them.
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The Rihanna Book
by Rihanna (Phaidon, £120)
If you’re a fan of Rihanna, this visual autobiography is a must-have. Over 1,000 images provide a glimpse into the personal world of the Bajan mega-star, from her time spent growing up in Barbados, to a behind the scenes look at her global tours. The 504-page picture book also looks back on some of the Fenty designer’s most iconic fashion moments and accomplishments.
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