Books about elegance, refinement, and femininity are a starting point for deepening information aimed at incorporating the feminine side into everyday life. As such, in this article I propose five fashion books that deserve a chance from ladies and young ladies who want to combine feminine elegance with their own style.
Little Book of Dior, by Karen Homer
The book presents in detail the emergence and history of the Dior fashion house. The book also contains illustrations of famous people who have worn Dior’s creations. Among the celebrities is Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century, by Taschen
As the title suggests, this is a book about the history of fashion over three centuries. Readers can learn essential information about the evolution of fashion through the eyes of fashion designers, both women and men. Basically, what we wear today is the result of revolutionary ideas.
Coco Chanel, by Edmonde Charles-Roux
Coco Chanel is a fascinating book about the biography of the Frenchwoman, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. This book deserves to be browsed by all lovers of fashion and culture about the fashion industry because Coco Chanel is a name that revolutionized women’s wardrobe and clothing style.
Proof being, the little black dress which is a timeless piece, which should not be missing from a woman’s wardrobe. In addition to the association with the little black dress, Chanel started the pants among women.
In the name of Gucci, by Patricia Gucci
In the Name of Gucci is a biography and family memoir, written from the perspective of Patricia Gucci, the granddaughter of founder Guccio Gucci. The stories are told by a family member, and the content of the book is not only focused on the history of the Gucci empire as a fashion house, but also on family life, namely the author’s inner feelings.
Yves Saint Laurent: Icons of Fashion Design, de Marguerite Duras
Yves Saint Laurent is an art book dedicated to one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. As the name of the fashion house suggests, Yves Saint Laurent was always associated with a fragile figure, covered in a black suit and thick-rimmed glasses. The founder is also known for revolutionizing women’s wardrobes by creating Le Smoking.
More essential information about this fashion house can be found in the book.
So these books describe the complex history of some of the world’s greatest fashion designers. Their revolutions in clothing led to changing social rules related to clothing, proof that the influences of these designers began in the past, continue in the present, and will continue into the future, perhaps with small reinterpretations.
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