What makes a good fashion book? Is it beautiful pictures alone or the story behind the designer/brand? The coffee table books on this list offer both. Each fashion designer/brand on this list has made a significant impact on the world of fashion.
The coffee table books on this list will brighten up any fashion setting. Whether you are a fashion retail store, hair salon, or simply want to decorate your coffee table with some great books, the following fashion coffee table books are some of the best out there:
Tom Ford by Tom Ford
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Tom Ford is famous throughout the fashion world for taking chances and proving himself to being one of the most talented designers out there. This hardcover, best-selling book showcases the edgy style that his clothes and Tom Ford brand consists of. The book also provides an in-depth look at his thought process and branding style. In addition, Tom Ford offers readers behind-the-scenes photos, unpublished imagery, and highlights his departure from Gucci. However, there is a plethora of nude photos in this book so it would be wise to use it as an adult fashion coffee table book.
In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World’s Most Famous Fashion Magazine by Alberto Oliva
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If you are a lover of fashion, you have heard of Vogue. Classified as one of the best fashion coffee table books around, this book provides readers with an exciting and interesting look into Vogue’s history. The book also showcases hundreds of magazine cover photos and walks you through the earliest days of fashion up to the mid-twentieth century. In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World’s Most Famous Fashion Magazine is both informative and aesthetically pleasing while being an easy read.
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Valentino: Themes and Variations by Pamela Golbin
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Valentino has been a staple of fashion for over half a century. Valentino clothing is recognized all over the world, and the brand’s designs are breathtaking and highly sought after. This book focuses on his couture designs as well as highlights from his prestigious career. It also provides you with photos of his fashion runway shows that have never been seen as well as an inside look at the man behind the legendary Italian luxury brand.
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Chanel: Collections and Creations by Daniele Bott
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Chanel has had an exciting career in fashion, with many books and films being made about the woman who started it all. Her work is considered traditional yet sexy and iconic. This book offers readers an intimate look into the most mysterious depths of her world. It showcases the finest clothes, exotic models, and designs that you won’t see anywhere else. If you are longing for a book that showcases glorious Chanel clothes and some of the best designs ever, this is the fashion coffee table book for you.
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GUCCI: The Making Of by Frida Giannini
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This book is the perfect choice for seeing never-before-published contemporary photography that showcases the concepts, design, mood, and story behind Gucci. In this book you can discover the innovation, creation, and personalization of a multifaceted brand that changed fashion forever. Another reason you should read this book? It details the brand’s partnering with charity and how they have helped countries and people in need which is not well known to the public.
Dior: Couture by Patrick Demarchelier
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When you think of Dior, you think of stylish elegance, Parisian couture, and decadence. This book showcases unique designs while highlighting some of the most famous designers in gown-making history. From the brand’s heritage to modern times, it is a wonderfully illustrated book immortalizing the best of Haute fashion and luxury designing on behalf of Dior.
Alexander McQueen by Claire Wilcox
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Would you like to see inside the mind of one of the most creative, bold, and exciting designers that Britain has ever produced? If so, this is the fashion coffee table book for you. Offering a genuinely in-depth look inside McQueen’s designs, you will see his take on gothic, natural, and futuristic looks. The book also provides unpublished material that has never been seen before. It showcases the leading photographers, commissioned photos, and skill of his designs. He has often been viewed as a theatrical designer, and his shows always had a sense of stylistic action involved. The book is very well written and something Alexander himself would be proud of.
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion by Alan Flusser
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Ralph Lauren is another legendary name in the world of fashion. He has some of the most recognized fashion pieces globally and is well recognized as a fashion icon. This book is simple, yet stylish and offers readers an inside look of the man and his work. Starting with his life as a young man from the Bronx, the book takes you through his life and love of fashion. This book is an excellent way to get an idea of what men and women’s fashion looked like before Ralph Lauren rose to prominence and see how his ideas and visions impacted fashion designs forever.
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Christian Louboutin by Christian Louboutin
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When you think of Christian Louboutin’s the first thing you think of is shoes. Crafted to perfection, they are considered to be among the most beautiful and striking shoes in the world. The Christian Louboutin brand offers so many different styles including classic, modern, traditional, sexy, and freedom. The first half of this book models his life, his start in the industry, and his designs, while the latter shows his collaborations, success, and never-before-seen photos of models and behind-the-scenes pieces. It is a truly a rare look into a talented and creative designer. This book is also a great way to see every shoe Christian has ever designed.
Versace by Donatella Versace
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Versace has long since been considered one of the best fashion coffee table books of all time. In this book, we get a chronicle of her early life and how she became one of fashion’s leading role models and designers. She has made it through dark times with incredible bravery, and this book takes readers on that amazing life journey. Offering pictures of rock stars, models, and glamour, this is one book that needs to be on every fashion lovers’ list. It is considered a little racy, but the message in this book is a powerful one.
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