This fall, literature is taking a cue from the season’s sophisticated fashion and converging in a slew of very chic sartorially inclined book releases. In this roundup of recent publications (September and October 2014), I’ve shared some titles to satisfy even the most discerning fashionista. Pick these up, curl up in your finest cashmere throw, and indulge in some fascinating tales from behind-the-scenes of some of your favorite designer’s and influencer’s lives.
6 Fashion Books for Chic Readers
1. The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane Von Furstenberg – Diane Von Furstenberg has been dubbed the most powerful woman in fashion. In this book, she opens up about her life, sharing about her family, loves, career, and health, telling how she became the woman she wanted to be.
2. How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sopphie Mas – When one thinks of Paris, it’s nearly impossible to not think of style, fashion, and a life well-lived. This book, written by four stylish Parisian women, tells us all how we can bring a little French flair to our daily lives.
3. I’ll Drink to That: A Life in Style, with a Twist by Betty Halbreich and Rebecca Paley – At 86, Bergdorf Goodman personal shopper to celebrities and socialites Betty Halbreich has quite a bit to tell of her 40 year career in dressing society’s elite. Read about her fascinating life in this page-turner.
4. Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, and Leanne Shapton– What we wear every day often defines us. It shows who we are, what we feel, and how we live. In this compilation, women of all walks of life share their experiences, supporting the overall theme that we don’t all have to fit into one neatly labeled box.
5. Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History by Rhonda K. Garelick – Coco Chanel influenced women’s fashion in such a pervasive manner, her legacy is still one of the most covetable by women who appreciate and are inspired by her style, strength, and determination. Read about her transformative tale in this detailed biography.
6. Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography by Meryle Secrest– Elsa Schiaparelli was a grand cotourier, whose work as an Italian designer rivaled that of Coco Chanel. Worn by celebrities and socialites and hailed for her daring artistry, this biography captures her fearless nature and gifted hand.
