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Build up your bookshelf: top fashionable reads

1. “Titanic Style: Dress and Fashion on the Voyage” by Grace Evans
Released Nov. 13, 2012This exploration offers a comprehensive look at the fashions of all the members on the Titanic and also includes narratives and records of passengers’ experiences aboard the infamous ocean liner.


2. “Grace: A Memoir” by Grace Coddington
Released Nov. 20, 2012
Having dabbled in virtually every aspect of the fashion industry, famed fashionista Grace Coddington recounts tales of her experiences both in front of the camera and behind it, providing an unparalleled perspective of the industry in the early 20th century.

 

3. “Diane von Furstenberg and the Tale of the Empress’s New Clothes” by Camilla Morton
Released Nov. 13, 2012In this volume of the series “Once Upon A Time,” fables are blended with stories of current fashion designers. “The Emperor’s New Clothes” gets a modern and funky twist with additions from von Furstenberg’s life and designs.

4. “Fuck Yeah Menswear: Bespoke Knowledge for the Crispy Gentleman” by Kevin Burrows and Lawrence Schlossman
Released Nov. 6, 2012Based on the popular blog with the same name, this witty novel provides men with the necessary knowledge of how to dress well and how to lead the coveted life of a crispy gentleman.

5. “Alexander McQueen: The Life and the Legacy” by Judith Watt
Released Oct. 30, 2012
Centered around McQueen’s fascinating legacy, this volume provides a detailed look into the late, great fashion designer’s intriguing life and how it shaped his impact on modern fashion.

A version of this article appeared in the Thursday, Nov. 29 print edition. Samantha Donat is a contributing writer. Email her at [email protected]

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    jen donatNov 29, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    great ideas for christmas!

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