Diana Vreeland's sparkling personality is presented here, with everything from suggestions to letters of appraisals vividly outlining how she reported to work as an editor. She was spontaneous, where she would arrive 'fashionably late' to the office – starting at noon. Whether she was asking staff to clear up lipstick smudges or fly out thousands of flowers for a photo shoot, the book is all poetically foreword by her grandson, Alexander Vreeland – highlighting the remarkable fashion editor's panache. 

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The Chiffon Trenches captures the legendary life of André Leon Talley. From his first magazine job alongside Andy Warhol at Interview to his move to Paris as bureau chief of John Fairchild’s Women’s Wear Daily then his tenure at American Vogue under Grace Mirabella––his significance glistens through the pages. Unravelling the fashion industry from the inside-out, the book candidly informs readers of how despite racism, illicit rumours, and all the other challenges faced––Leon Talley has become one of the most renowned voices and faces in fashion today.

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Published for the London’s Victoria and Albert Museum’s Golden Age of Couture exhibition, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dior–––this indispensable guide is filled with timeless advice. Revealing the secrets of style special to every woman, everything from what to wear at a wedding to how to walk with grace is in the pages. Perfect for style-conscious individuals––this dictionary would make a great gift.

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Regarded as one of the most dynamic and eccentric personalities in fashion, Iris Apfel is captured effortlessly here. Filled with an eclectic mix of musings, anecdotes and observations––the book also features 180 photographs charting Apfel's extraordinary life. 

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Pulitzer-Prize winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan offers an account of the 1973 international fashion show held at the Palace of Versailles. The event was a clash between both American and French designers which prompted a major shift in the way aspects such as gender, sexuality, and economics would be seen in fashion years later.

The book tells the story of Galliano and McQueen as told by Dana Thomas, who witnessed the designers' arrival in Paris. If you're looking to learn about the history of fashion, this book is a must-have, and shines a light on both of the creatives' similarities, differences as well as falls. 

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The French fashion scene in the 1970s soared as celebrities and aspirants gathered to immerse themselves in chic, sequined style. Paris soon became the centre of intrigue with fashion’s most treasured designers at its forefront. Drake exposes the era where designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld were at the top. A look into how captivating the obsession with luxury is and how in fashion, everyone needs a touch of drama and excitement. 

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"The kind of woman who is independent and who doesn’t rely on a man to pay her bills," once said von Furstenberg. In this autobiography, the designer reflects on her life, recounting memories from her childhood in Brussels to her days as a young creative designing her iconic dress. Seen as one of the most influential and admired women of our time–– in this book, she charts the story of her life; including raising her family, overcoming cancer and devoting herself to lifting other women up. As she says, “I want every woman to know that she can be the woman she wants to be."

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Spanning eighteen chapters, this celebration of noted fashion writer and photographer Cecil Beaton contains more than 150 of the author's line drawings, and the story of his remarkable career. 

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