Coinciding with the introduction of its latest footwear, the W.G.—a new take on the brand's classic Winter Gommino, Aria d'Italia is Tod's fun project celebrating contemporary Italian lifestyle and its values. From the culinary world of art to the joy of sharing traditions, this visually driven publication reinvents Italian heritage through entrepreneurial and unconventional artistic ideas. 

Within the eight chapters (Joy, Boldness, Passion, Heritage, Pleasure, Timeless, Craftsmanship and Imagination), a series of personal and professional stories are told. Artists, entrepreneurs, chefs, and artisans who represent the heart of Italian identity are photographed by Guido Taroni in their homes and places that represent their origins.

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Nearly 10 months after the passing visionary designer, Louis Vuitton celebrates the life and legacy of Virgil Abloh in Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh. With over 320 images and personal reflections from Abloh's inner circle including renowned voices like NIGO, Naomi Campbell and Kid Cudi, the book is split into eight chapters—one for each menswear collection and fashion show he orchestrated. Dive into the visual chronicle of Virgil Abloh as you unwind over the weekend. 

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Released in 1997 with a limited number of 2,800 copies being produced, the coveted Comme des Garcons Visionnaire 20 is a peek into the archives of Rei Kawakubo, Japanese fashion designer and founder of Comme des Garcons (CDG). Rei let other visionaries like Karl Lagerfeld and Alexander McQueen put looks together for the book, whilst choosing her favourite pieces for select photographers to interpret. From mixing garments to photography on the streets of Hong Kong, what resulted is a unflinchingly artistic compilation, showcasing the avant-garde works of CDG in a new light. 

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Curator and fashion critic Antwaun Sargent explores a new aesthetic of Black portraiture. This book features 15 talented black photographers—amongst them Tyler Mitchell, Campbell Addy and Awol Erizku, who are reframing representation and breaking boundaries in art and fashion through their images. Be it Lagos or London, their images are often made in collaboration with Black stylists, models, make-up artists, and creative directors. 

Alongside the exhibition, this book is a notable addition to your coffee table chats, opening up deeper conversations about race, beauty, gender, and power. 

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Published to coincide with its exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the full breadth of Alexander McQueen's career as one of the most prolific and provocative designers of his generation. From his Central Saint Martins postgraduate collection to his final runway presentation, the book features some of his most iconic and radical designs, how he adapted and combined the specialised technique of haute couture with technical innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic, and the highly sophisticated narratives underpinning his collections and runway presentations. 

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Following Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, this volume documents his adventures in art, design, fashion, and hip-hop. With 250 photographs and illustrations, the book covers Pharell's creative output which have drawn the attention of Karl Lagerfeld and Takashi Murakami. 

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A must-have for streetwear lovers, this United Arrows book documents its past three decades of street-savvy designs and unique collaborations—from Converse and Chrome Hearts to Comme des Garçons. For its 30th anniversary, the Tokyo-based streetwear brand showcases its unique identity, signature archival photographs, and exclusive interviews with fashion designer NIGO, SHOWstudio founder Nick Knight, and Spanish architect Ricard Bofill. 

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Colourful, vibrant and awe-inspiring, this coffee table book brings insight into the Copenhagen-based brand, Ganni. The 240 pages are filled with offbeat, honest and fun moments. With archive designs, collections, and iconic collaborations woven throughout, there will never be a dull moment as you flip through these pages.

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