10 Fashion Books to Add to Your Coffee Table This Fall

Intimate Chanel

By Isabelle Fiemeyer
$60 at rizzoliusa.com in September

This is the first book about the influential designer to include stories from one of her family members. Grand-niece Gabrielle Palasse-Labrunie shares personal memories and photographs of her “Auntie Coco” in this 208-page book. The clutch bag, shown here, was a gift from Chanel to the author, and the suit was from Chanel’s personal wardrobe

The Impossible Collection of Fashion

By Valerie Steele
$650 at assouline.com in October

From Pucci’s psychedelic prints (shown) to Madame Gres silk-jersey draped gowns to Christian Dior’s “New Look” to Hubert de Givenchy’s black dress for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the director and chief curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology brings together the most important designs from the 20th century in one perfect set.

Louis Vuitton Architecture and Interiors

By Mohsen Mostafavi, Frederic Edelmann, Ian Luna and Rafael Magrou
$85 at rizzoliusa.com in October

This book is iconic-fashion-brand-meets-interior-design eye candy, from architect blueprints to glowing displays. Go inside LV stores all over the world, like this luggage and wall of trunks at the London New Bond Street location.

Gucci: The Making Of

Edited by Frida Giannini
$85 at rizzoliusa.com in November

This is a busy year for the Italian brand: celebrating 90 years, a new museum in Florence, Italy and this book, which shows inspirations. The piece reflects the label's roots, showing pictures of the Guccio and Rodolfo Gucci store (shown), and more.

De Beers

By Vivienne Becker
$160 at assouline.com, available now

Jewelry historian Vivienne Becker chronicles the life of the diamond with over 150 stunning photos and illustrations, including this one of the DeBeers philosophy behind picking diamonds. It's like History of Diamonds 101, but better.

True British: Alice Temperley

By Alice Temperley
$65 at rizzoliusa.com in October

This book captures the style and personality of both Alice Temperley and her namesake line through its successful first decade in the fashion industry. Catch beautiful photographs like this (the spring 2007 campaign) and other elaborate photographs in this scrapbook-like tome.

Loris Azzaro

By Jéromine Savigno
$25 at assouline.com, in October 

In conjunction with the luxury brand’s 50th anniversary, Jéromine Savigno reflects on the brands accomplishments, from men’s and women’s ready-to-wear to fragrances. The book also features photographs of the designer and the women he dressed, like Marisa Berenson

Judith Ripka by Judith

By Judith Ripka
$65 at assouline.com, available September

A favorite of Oprah—Judith was featured twice as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things—and worn by everyone from Hillary Clinton to Kate Hudson, this book features a history of the designer’s jewelry (like these Monaco rings, shown), as well as heartwarming photos with her granddaughters.

Halston

By Patricia Mears
$24.95 at phaidon.com in October

This Halston book is coming out in paperback! The new edition of this 10-year-old read also features a new cover. The same great Halston info, photographs (like this one of Lauren Hutton and Cliff Robertson in 1972), and inspiration is inside.

Hussein Chalayan

By Hussein Chalayan
$85 at rizzoliusa.com in September

Hussein Chalayan has dressed Michelle Obama and designed the egg Lady Gaga hatched from at the Grammys. The next step for this innovative designer is penning his own book, which features his creative designs (like this spring 2000 show) and otherworldly inspirations.








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