CreateLabs’s Best Fashion Books Picks

Are you curious to know more about the roots of the fashion industry and the people who’ve helped define it? Although social media will help you stay updated with the latest trends, the best way to gain insights into fashion’s rich history is via books and magazines that’ve catalogued the development. 

Since there are so many fashion-related books out there in the market right now, it’s imperative to know which ones provide you with value and in-depth knowledge. Is it the works of a particular designer that you’re interested in, the rise of the art of haute couture, or want to venture into the environmental impact fashion has on the environment? 

In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best books about the fashion industry that are sure to quench your curiosity and provide beautiful insights. So what are you waiting for? Read on to find our favourite pick of best fashion books that you need to get your hands on. 

Book 1: Fashion: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK and Caryn Franklin 

This book serves as an illustrative guide through the development of fashion practices over the years. From the exuberance and luxuries of Ancient Egypt to that of modern fashion powerhouses like Chanel and Dior, this Smithsonian fashion book is a curation of how fashion reflects human society and its ambitions. 

Illustrations of original fashion plates, archive images, and commissioned photographs make this book highly experiential, taking you on a virtual tour across time. It efficiently catalogues the history of what people wore and how specific features of modern fashion are a culmination of fashion practices worldwide. 

Additionally, it’s equipped with expert comments that help make sense of the significant turning points in fashion history, such as when hemlines rose to reveal youngsters wearing pulled jeans or when the red carpet became a thing of glamour and prestige. This book also includes insights from fashion icons like Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, and Alexander McQueen, who in their times were pioneers of the fashion industry. 

To sum things up, if you’re looking to reference any works of fashion or the origins of a particular trend in style, this fashion book has it all. 

 

Book 2: The Fashion Business Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Fashion Brand by Fashionary 

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The Fashion Business Manual can be considered one of the most insightful books on the nuances of the fashion business. It covers critical business topics, including branding, promotion, marketing, and retailing, and presents these overwhelming topics in a concise and easy-to-understand way. Unlike traditional business books, which lay too much emphasis on theory, this book goes through the practical aspects of how to set up and run a fashion label and survive in the fashion world. 

The book also comprises a comprehensive survey of textiles and the various techniques associated with weaving, dyeing, printing, and painting them. This is then followed by an exhaustive region-wise overview of textile production in South-East Asia supported by an array of images and technical terminology that form the essence of this guide. 

 

Book 3: Fashion That Changed the World by Jennifer Croll

If you’re looking for a handbook that provides insights into fashion trends that changed history, then this book serves as the perfect fashion accessory. This book offers illustrative insights to questions like, ‘What did Vogue’s first cover look like? When did film stars become part of the fashion industry? What led to the development of ready-to-wear clothing? How did the paintings of Mondrian, Dalí, and Warhol end up on the runway?’ and so forth. It also accounts for some of the more revolutionary moments in fashion like Elizabeth I’s “Mask of Youth” and Lady Gaga’s “meat dress.” 

Fashion That Changed the World digs into a multitude of social, economic, and cultural factors that changed the course of fashion over the last few hundred years. In-depth illustrations backed by engaging write-ups offer a great insight into what our ancestors used to wear and why they choose to wear those clothes. The book also ventures into various themes such as war and the military, ready-to-wear fashion in films, how globalization and the internet influenced modern fashion, and so forth. 

 

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Book 4: Fashionpedia: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design by Fashionary 

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This book serves as a fashion portfolio covering all the technical terms related to fashion, such as material production. In addition, Fashionpedia provides detailed illustrations and infographics and goes over fashion-related themes such as apparel, accessories, textile, manufacturing, body measurements, and apparel care. All these themes are presented extensively and yet are very easy to understand. 

Thus, whether you’re a fashion connoisseur or a fashion enthusiast, this book is all you’ll ever need to navigate the fashion industry and stay updated with all the latest fashion trends. 

 

Book 5: This is Not a Fashion Story: Taking Chances, Breaking Rules, and Being a Boss in the Big City by Danielle Bernstein 

‘This Is Not A Fashion Story’ is an extensive account of international fashion influencer, designer, CEO, and entrepreneur Danielle Bernstein and how her brand WeWoreWhat became one of the most recognizable names in the fashion industry. It’s a story about how a young girl achieved success in New York City by trusting her gut and making decisions in her fashion business that prove success doesn’t depend on a college degree or how wealthy your parents are. 

To provide a gist of the book, the author was a college dropout by age nineteen and lived in a West Village shoebox with three roommates. With only six months to prove that her blog, ‘WeWoreWhat,’ could become a full-blown career, read to find out Danielle’s decisions to become the CEO of a fashion brand with more than two million followers on social media.

 

To conclude..

Many people don’t understand that fashion is much more than the glamorous facade that meets the eye. The success of a fashion brand lies in the hard work and dedication of all the editors, designers, photographers, and models. These illustrative fashion books and manuals provide a great insight into the fashion-related dialogue and are sure to fascinate fashion enthusiasts. 

 

If you’ve read till here, there’s no doubt that you’re a fashion fanatic. Stay up to date with the latest fashion trends and stay chic!

 

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