Top 5 fashion books for 2015

If you’re wanting to get your hands on the next best fashion book that’s just out, we’ve put together our top notch list of the must-have reads for 2015 that you’ll treasure for a long time. From women’s style to legendary designers, we’re showcasing a variety of different books so let’s get straight to it.

The Anti-Model Agency

This hilarious take on fashion (in the Shopaholic, Devil Wears Prada style) is written by author Nicky Schmidt who has previously released three other books. Her first ‘Naked in Knightsbridge’, got to the Top 10 on the bestseller list of Amazon. If you do work in the fashion world you will definitely find this book entertaining. The book is available worldwide.

Icons of Women’s Style

Behind nearly every item in the feminine wardrobe there is a first of its kind that has spawned countless others. Take Coco Chanel’s short, simple black dress first published in American Vogue in 1926, for instance. Vogue predicted that the LBD would become ‘a sort of uniform for all women of taste’ and, indeed, it proved to be one of Chanel’s greatest contributions to fashion. Icons of Women’s Fashion examines, item by item, the most influential and legendary garments and accessories. Their provenance and history, the stories of their design, the celebrities who made them famous and the various ways they have shaped how women dress today.

Denim Dudes: Street Style . Vintage . Workwear . Obsession

Denim Dudes is a street style book with a difference. This richly illustrated title showcases over 80 punks, indie kids, rockabillies, bikers, hipsters, geeks, and other enthusiasts who are obsessed with denim. As well as talking to and featuring pieces key players in the global denim business, such as Henry Holland, Francois Girbaud (Merithé et Francois Girbaud), Adriano Goldschmied (Diesel, Evisu) and Kenichi and Kenji (Warehouse Japan), Denim Dudes also explores the very best and latest denim styling on the street.

Girly Style Wardrobe

Here Yoshiko Tsukiori turns her attention to clothes for little girls. She offers a complete wardrobe of 28 pieces from smart dresses to smocks, trousers and even a parka. Also included are a cute cap, clasp purse and drawstring bag, which are bound to delight their owners. She doesn’t neglect the details bows, pin tucks, patch pockets and lace edging make gorgeous extras. As children’s clothes should be, these designs are comfortable and practical to wear as well as pleasing to look at. The designs are based on unfussy shapes, straightforward sewing techniques and a minimum of pattern pieces, making them easily adaptable for use with different fabrics or in longer or shorter lengths. 

Fashion Visionaries

Featuring 75 of the world’s most legendary designers, this book presents the story of fashion through the fascinating personal lives and innovative collections that have shaped the field over the past century. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, this compelling book outlines the impact that inventive individuals have had on the development of fashion. Using boxed features to display key dates in the designers’ careers, the text – written by an expert fashion journalist and historian – delves into the visions behind their most creative and inspirational work. Combining stunning visuals of both exciting and rare designs with insightful text, this is an inspiring guide to the designers whose vision has forged new pathways in fashion design development and forever changed the way we dress today.