CHENNAI: From biographies to coffee table books and theoretical texts, there is a vast collection of fabulous books on fashion- all of which hold their ground. City Express brings you a round-up of some classics which changed the industry and helps you figure your denims out. It’s time to spend the rest of the year with your nose in these books!
Little Black Book of Style
Fashion judge of Project Runway and
authored several novels earlier, Nina Garcia’s work is refreshing. She doesn’t spend her pages dishing out a list of fashion ‘don’ts’. It’s pretty fabulous to hear someone teach you how to tap into your own style instincts rather than follow a style structure.
L’abito Per Pensare
If you read only one book on this list, let it be this. What literally translates to ‘The habit to think,’ this is the Bible which talks about the first ten years of Gianni Versace’s explosive collections. The tribute to both men and women’s style on the 80’s is probably the most detailed record of studded knitwear, padded shoulders and leather jackets.
The Sartorlialist
Written by Scott Schuman — the owner of his now-famous and much-loved blog,
thesartorialist.com, the book is a collection of photographs by well-known fashion figures from the streets of New York, Florence, from Stolkhom to Paris. In need of some style inspiration? You know what to pick up next!
Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
Written by Elizabeth L Cline, this is a part call to action, and part historical text and gives a better understanding of why fast fashion chains are ruling our malls and closets — and the hit our environment and the producers actually take
The Little Dictionary of
Fashion: A Guide to dress sense for every woman
Originally penned and published in 1954 by Christian Dior, here are some words of wisdom from the book: “Elegance is not dependent on money. The most important aspect is care. Care in choosing your clothes, in wearing them and in keeping them.”