Eight On-Trend Tomes That Every Fashionista Needs To Own

Savage Beauty, Harold Koda

Featuring beautiful images of the late Alexander McQueen's most influential and iconic designs from the start of his career through to the final show with the late designer at the helm. Throughout there are insightful and amusing quotes from the designer.

 

Irreverant, Carine Roitfeld

An elegant visual history documenting the 30-year career of the formidable fashion force that is Carine Roitfeld who has worked as a model, fashion writer and is the former editor-in-chief of French Vogue.

 

Mario Testino Portraits, Mario Testino

A collection of the esteemed photographer’s work that includes his most striking images of the rich and famous who Testino regularly hob knobs with at celebrity bashes.

 

Diana Vreeland The Eye Has To Travel, Lisa Vreeland

The spunky yet always charming Diana Vreeland had pizazz in abundance. Heralded as being the first fashion editor this stunning book is a celebration of her extraordinary contribution to fashion. Learn more about the gran damme of the industry here and here.

 

Influence, Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen

This anthology of the tiny twins fashion and style influences features interviews with fashion heavyweights Karl Lagerfeld, Diane Von Furstenberg, John Galliano - to name but a few. And no, we're not sure either which one of the petite blondes is gracing the cover!

 

Isabella Blow, Martina Rink

A pictoral tribute to the late, great and eccentric stylist who is credited with discovering and launching the careers of Sophie Dahl, Phillip Treacy and Alexander McQueen. This read features poignant personal letters written exclusively for the book by fashion greats including Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Mario Testino and Rankin.

 

Stylist: The Interpreters Of Fashion, Sarah Mower

A look at the highly creative role of fashion stylists such as Vogue's Grace Coddington, with an introduction by Anna Winour. All budding stylists need a copy of this hardback as it is an invaluable reference.

 

Nick Knight, Nick Knight

The Mac Daddy of pioneering photographer this stunning book showcases the work of one of the world's most influential photographer. Splash out on this and you’ll get collaborations with the likes of Bjork, Kylie and David Bowie, as well as some of his editorial work for British Vogue for your trouble.