Literature Picks: Fashion
On this week’s segment of “no one asked but here is a list”. With the weather starting to calm down a little, it would be a perfect time to bond with a book and a cuppa… or a bottle; no one is judging! I have listed down some of my favourites go-to books when learning a little about fashion.
The Lives Of 50 Fashion Legends: Visual biographies of the world’s greatest designers- By Fashionary
The book puts together 50 designer stories remarking the most important designer's achievements and particularities that made them great and relevant for the fashion industry. You may also discover some surprising facts about some of them -like how some relationships affected a designer business or career-.
Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexandra Mcqueen and John Galliano- by Dana Thomas
"In the first decade of the 21st century, the fashion world was dominated by two different but equally successful and turbulent figures. Within twelve months, Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, and John Galliano had professionally imploded. Who was to blame? And how was fashion changed by their rise and fall? Spanning the 80s, 90s and noughties, Gods and Kings tells the story of these two charismatic figures and times of great change in the world of fashion, from London's raucous art and club scene to the old-world glamour of Parisian couture, and reveals the machinations of this notoriously secretive industry." - From The Back Cover
Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the '90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion- by Maureen Callahan
"A titillating ride through the '90s fashion world, as Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander McQueen eclipsed the reigning glamazons with their waifish chic."-- "Elle"
Peter Lindbergh: A Different History of Fashion by Thierry-Maxime Loriot
"Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography reveals off-camera moments, cinematic influences, and even the handwritten prep notes behind the famed photographer's iconic portraits."-- "W magazine
Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon by Iris Apfel
“No one knows the rules of fashion better, and is more willing to break them, than Iris Apfel. As wildly unexpected as her styling might be, the effects never devolve into confusion or chaos. She is like a fashion Picasso, arranging diverse, unexpected elements in a compelling, completely original collage.” -- Harold Koda, former curator in charge, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris by Alicia Drake
”In this fascinating read, Drake reveals the fashion industry's constant flux between in and out, right and wrong, and how Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld trod a rivalrous tightrope' Glamour 'This is an extremely readable and impressively researched book' Guardian 'If you have the slightest interest in late-twentieth-century culture, you should read this book' Gay Times 'Thoroughly entertaining ... Starting with the student riots of 1968 and ending with the shadow of Aids, this is an important social history' Independent on Sunday
The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion by Antwaun Sargent
"With photos illuminating life in Black America and the African diaspora, these artists are crafting a new way of speaking visually about politics and representation." --Devine Blacksher, The Cut
The Woman I wanted to be- by Diane Von Furstenberg
'In this lively memoir, the designer covers the most important aspects of her life, including Love, Beauty and the American Dream.' --The Lady
D.V. by Diana Vreeland
"Gem of an autobiography... The book is filled with dazzling stories of style, society and success. Plus, poignant life lessons we can all learn from--even if most of us aren't decked out in Prada."--Real Simple
