There is nothing more fascinating than a fashion book. Stories about designers who helped shape our world, iconic avant-garde designers who dressed the most influential people in history, captivating personal accounts of artisans who create our clothes – read a book of fashion is one of the most rewarding experiences out there for people who live and breathe fashion.
While we might see similar content online or on a Kindle, it hardly matches the feel of a real book. Nothing compares to the tangible nature of holding a physical embodiment of creative power and words in our hands. If you’re wondering what to read next or are looking for a new addition to your coffee table collection, look no further than our selection of six new fashion books, collected especially for our readers.
With the holidays fast approaching, these books also make a thoughtful gift for the fashion enthusiast in your life. Here are seven fashion books worth adding to your cart right now:
The Art of Bob Mackie by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross
What do Cher, Carol Burnett, Pink, Tina Turner, Elton John, Liza Minelli, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, RuPaul and Madonna have in common? They’ve all been dressed by Bob Mackie at some point in their lives. In an illustrious career spanning nearly six decades, sequin king Bob Mackie has designed stunning and unforgettable garments seen on catwalks, TV screens, Broadway stages and more around the world. whole. The Art of Bob Mackie features the work of the American designer and costume designer in hundreds of fabulous images, never-before-seen sketches and nostalgic memories of Mackie himself. With a foreword by Carol Burnett and an afterword by Cher, the book is a must-read for lovers of Broadway, pop culture, and seriously over-the-top fashion.
Miss Dior: A story of courage and couture by Justine Picardie
Unveiling the many trials and triumphs of Catherine Dior, Christian’s sister and Resistance fighter, this exquisite book tells the lesser-known story of the woman behind the designer and the inspiration behind his most famous fragrance. Justine Picardie transports us to occupied Paris, where Christian honed his sewing skills while Catherine dedicated herself to the French Resistance. Benefiting from unrivaled access to the Dior family and archives, it delves deep into Catherine’s extraordinary life while shedding new light on Christian Dior’s legacy, and reveals in more interesting ways how the “New The enchanting look that made him famous almost overnight emerged from a darker world. period of his brother’s life.