Laia Farran Graves is a fashion journalist and author specialising in fashion and beauty. She studied Communication Studies and Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London, followed by Fashion Journalism at the London College of Fashion. She began her career as a freelance fashion stylist before moving into journalism and reviewing London Fashion Week for the Metro newspaper. She has contributed to publications including British Vogue, The Sunday Times Style, and Interview Magazine; provides commentary to the BBC; and writes a luxury column for Forbes.com. She is the author of several books, including Little Book of Prada, Little Book of Versace, The Story of the Chanel Bag, The Story of Louis Vuitton Luggage, and The Story of the Hermès Scarf.