Whether you’re a fashion novice hungry for knowledge or aiming to deepen your expertise, there’s no better source than a stellar book. This year’s selection offers a wealth of brilliant options to expand your fashion know-how. From exclusive insights into the worlds of designers like Pharrell Williams, Rick Owens and Thom Browne, to Charlie Porter’s exploration of the Bloomsbury Group’s early 20-century wardrobes, there’s something to captivate every reader.
Scroll on for Vogue’s top picks for the best fashion books of the year.
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Pharrell: Carbon, Pressure & Time by Pharrell Williams, $73.98
Hear Pharrell Williams’s insights into the relationship between hip-hop and jewellery, discover more than 100 iconic pieces, and delve into the opulent realm of collectibles, all in one captivating book.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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The Burberry Book by Alexander Fury, $248.46
Incorporating five chapters and 200 visuals, this book captures Burberry’s journey from an 1856 family venture to a global luxury brand in 2022.
Available at Amazon.
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Dior by Raf Simons by Tim Blanks, $236.14
Dior by Raf Simons is the sixth volume in the definitive collection that highlights the house of Dior’s most remarkable haute couture creations.
Available at Amazon.
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Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and the Philosophy of Fashion by Charlie Porter, $26.04
Charlie Porter’s latest book delves into the early 20th century, unlocking the Bloomsbury Group’s wardrobes to expose the intricate interplay between attire, liberation and control.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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More Rick Owens by Rick Owens and Danielle Levitt, $53.03
Rick Owens’s new book is a treasure trove of unpublished photographs, capturing his bold experimentation with shapes, materials and colours.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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I Care a Lotta, I Wear Collina Strada by Hillary Taymour and Charlie Engman, $50.97
Embark on a decade-spanning journey of audacious fashion and eco-consciousness with NYC brand Collina Strada in this visually captivating compendium directed by Charlie Engman and showcasing vibrant designs by founder Hilary Taymour.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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India in Fashion: The Impact of Indian Dress and Textiles on the Fashionable Imagination by Hamish Bowles, $53.03
Follow the lasting impact of traditional Indian textiles on Western fashion from the 18th century to today.
Available at Amazon.
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Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style by Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way, $46.98
Retrace hip-hop’s musical and stylistic transformations over the last five decades through the stories of key figures and brands.
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Thom Browne by Thom Browne, $168.64
Thom Browne’s legacy and modernisation of the suit, favoured by celebrities ranging from Cardi B to Michelle Obama, are showcased in a book with more than 200 past looks, shot by Johnny Dufort.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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Carolina Herrera: Colormania—Colour and Fashion by Carolina Herrera and Wes Gordon, $92.29
A mesmerising celebration of fashion, art and movement, this book, which features cinematic images by Elizaveta Porodina, captures Carolina Herrera’s timeless elegance through its vibrant collections and backstories.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
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Per Amore by Giorgio Armani, $40.97
Immerse yourself in the world of Giorgio Armani, the iconic figure in Italian fashion, through this exclusive, revised edition of his autobiography.
Available at Amazon.
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Givenchy Catwalk: The Complete Collections by Alexandre Samson and Anders Christian Madsen, $88.78
Look back at Givenchy’s evolution with this monograph, featuring original catwalk photography and insights by everyone from Hubert de Givenchy to Riccardo Tisci.
Available for pre-order at Amazon now.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.
