8 stylish books

8 books about fashion

This time I recommend 8 books related to fashion. Some are suitable for girls who have just come into contact and want to get a preliminary understanding, and some are suitable for girls who are usually interested in fashion. A girl who is very interested and has already done some research. I hope everyone can find their favorite reading material.

My Little Black Book of Style & My 100 Fashion Items

The authors of these two books are Nina Garcia, it can be said that They are companion books, so we will talk about them together. When it comes to the author, some people may be familiar with it. She is a long-term judge on the popular fashion design reality show "Project Runway". In addition, she is the fashion director of the American version of "Marie Claire" magazine and was the fashion director of the American version of "Elle" magazine. So it can be said that Nina has been in the fashion circle for many years. In these two books, she shares her fashion experience with all girls who pursue beauty.

What Nina emphasizes most in the book is women’s self-confidence. Self-confidence and the courage to create your own style are the most important compared to various trends.

My personal opinion about these two books is that if you have just started to contact fashion, or are confused about your own style positioning, they may give you some inspiration. The book itself is not big, so it is very convenient to take it with you to read on the high-speed rail plane when you go out.

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Retro Fashion

I was attracted by the cover design of this book. There will be some color difference in the picture, but it has a French retro flavor. Very rich peacock blue. The content of the book is not difficult to imagine, and it is also related to vintage. It reproduces the classic looks of fashion celebrities such as Hepburn and Princess Diana, and presents classic items from various eras.

The illustrations in the book are very chronological, and the paper feels a little nostalgic. If you are interested in vintage and 20th century clothing, it is worth a visit.

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100 great ideas that changed fashion

This is a very interesting book. It summarizes the revolutionary changes in women's clothing from 1900 to 2010. , the whole book is written in chronological order. The 20th century was really an era full of innovation. Tens of thousands of ideas and inventions were given life. The birth of these ideas also had a huge impact on clothing and fashion. It can be seen that every important period in history has an important role in the development of fashion, whether it is technological, political, or ideological.

There are also many professional terms in clothing in the book, which are relatively readable. Some of them can still be seen in current shows. These concepts still affect the fashion industry to this day. .

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The true story of shoes

Putting your dreams on your feet is the beginning of realizing your dreams.

Roger Vivier

Girls who like shoes should not miss this book. From the shoes of ancient Greek mythology to the shoes of Italy, the great shoe-making country in the Middle Ages and Renaissance; from the court shoes of France, the fashion kingdom of the 17th and 18th centuries, to the sudden rise of shoes in the United States in the 19th century; from the most famous shoes in Europe and the United States. The book includes a large shoemaking family and shoe expos around the world.

Another thing I like very much is that all the illustrations in the book are hand-drawn. The 139 watercolor hand-drawn drawings in the book are all from Yuan Yunyu and his friends from Hubei Academy of Fine Arts. Compared with ordinary photos, these watercolor hand-painted paintings add more interest.

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Coco? The legendary life of Chanel

When customers walk into my store, they expect to step into a magical place. This sense of satisfaction may be Some are worldly, but they are fascinated by them: they become indispensable characters in this legend. For them, this is much more joyful than customizing another suit. Legend is what celebrities pay tribute to it.

Coco Chanel, 1935

Coco Chanel, 1936

There are many biographies of Chanel, and this one is the author Justine Chanel invited by the Chanel company. Picardy wrote it to commemorate the 128th anniversary of the birth of Mademoiselle Chanel. The book is a hardcover edition, heavy and heavy in hand. The content ranges from Chanel's lonely childhood to her girlhood spent in the Aubazin Abbey; from an unknown little tailor to the one-and-done fashion queen; from the ups and downs during the two world wars to Ritz who finally died of illness in Paris. Hotel, the content is extremely detailed.

This book is very suitable for those who are interested in Chanel. Put aside its luxury brand halo to seriously understand Chanel's life and her sources of inspiration in various periods. The pictures in the book are very clear, and they are all exclusively collected photos, as well as illustrations drawn by Karl Lagerfeld himself.

For those who love fashion, this book is not to be missed.

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Luxurious!

War destroys mankind, luxury destroys human nature, and it can win people's hearts immediately.

　? Joho Cromne

Today’s luxury goods have become globalized and become more popular and younger. Is this still the luxury we imagined? Many people spend a lot of money on it. How much luxury does the Birkin bag contain? Is "luxury" equal to "money"? If you also have these questions, you might as well buy this book and read it.

　Dana Thomas

Author Dana Thomas is a senior culture and fashion writer in the Paris bureau of Newsweek. She has been writing reports for the New York Times since 1994. Her reporting on fashion and boutique careers delves into the dark side of the luxury industry, revealing many untold truths.

If you understand fashion, you may have some buzz. If you don't understand fashion at all, you can also read it as a popular book about business and fashion knowledge. It is not a fanatic attack on luxury goods, but hopes that the public can look at luxury goods in a sober state. When we buy a luxury bag, what impresses us should be the design and quality of the bag, not just its origin.

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Everything about Yohji Yamamoto

Fabric is the intertwining of warp and weft forces, a living thing that seems to have life. You should make clothes while looking at this vivid state. I just want to make clothes like this.

　Yohji Yamamoto

When it comes to Japanese fashion masters, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Yohji Yamamoto. His designs not only had a profound impact on Japan, but also brought a new perspective to fashion around the world.

With his inertia, talent and radical attitude, he is a role model for all fashion designers.

　? Miuccia Prada

This book records the footprints of Yohji Yamamoto’s forty-year design career, and conducted in-depth interviews with him at many stages during the campaign. We can see that Yohji Yamamoto’s own views on design Deep understanding of clothing, fashion and social trends. In addition, there are interviews with some of Yohji Yamamoto’s close friends and partners, showing a creative Yamamoto from the side.

The book contains many precious photos and close-ups of shows. The layout is very magazine-like, making people feel like they are reading an interesting record rather than a boring interview. I believe that all experienced fans already have a copy. I recommend reading it to other fans of Yohji Yamamoto.

Fashion is an industry and a culture. If you want to truly understand fashion and clothing, just looking at some street photos is not enough. Make reading a habit, and what will settle down is your own unique style.

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