These fashion book must-haves are indispensable For cultivating A unique fashion sense
I always find some of the best outfit ideas in my favorite fashion book. While our Instagram and TikTok feeds are filled with amazing wardrobe choices, sometimes we just need that “one thing” to inject some extra flair into our daily look. This is where a fashion book can help you.
I’ve curated a list of seven fashion books that look great on any coffee table, bookshelf, or work desk. These aren’t just your average reads; they’re visual focused and make great go-to-guides for those “I have nothing to wear” moments. Picture this: flipping through pages filled with outfit inspo, trend tips, and tricks from the past to jazz up your wardrobe. Yep, these fashion books will help unlock your inner style icon. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into these gems and let the fashion adventures begin!
Bill Cunningham
On the Street: Five Decades of Iconic Photography
$36
“The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been, and always will be.” – Bill Cunningham
Allison Bornstein
Wear It Well
$25
I’ve been devouring this incredible fashion book lately; it’s like having a personal stylist right at my fingertips!
Aloïs Guinut
Little Book of City Style
$17
Explore the vibrant fashion scenes from around the globe through this captivating series. I highly recommend Paris and Tokyo for a mix of effortless, chic, edgy, and unique styling. These are great coffee table books about fashion.
Caroline Rennolds Milbank
Fashion: A Timeline in Photographs: 1850 to Today
$50
It’s hard to find books about the history of fashion that are viewed from the lens of photographers. This is an excellent visual guide that takes you through the diverse eras of fashion with minimal text.
Cally Blackman
100 Years of Fashion
$15
I love referencing this book when I am in the mood to recreate looks from the 70s to the 00s.
Cally Blackman
One Hundred Years of Menswear
$65
Just as inspirational as Cally Blackman’s ‘100 Years of Fashion’. Moreover, fashion icon David Bowie is on the cover—what more can I say!
Smithsonian
Fashion, New Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide
$25
Last but not least another great fashion book that explores the evolution of fashion in more detail. As a museum lover, this was a must-have.
Antonio “Tony” Gilliam
Tony is an editor who loves discovering new styles and detailing the best ways to build a wardrobe with both classics and season trends. If you found some amazing finds or simply found this guide helpful, consider buying our editor a coffee.
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