What Are The Best Fashion Books To Read And Learn From?
Keeping your reading fresh with a healthy intake of new content is essential for learning and getting the most out of your books. That's why it is vital that you know which books to read and which to study, and we are here to tell you the top ones you should look out for. All these bestsellers have redefined the wardrobes of men across the world. From sneakerheads to the suit and tie businessman, there is something for every style. Let's get into the best fashion books to read and learn from to keep your wardrobe spruced up in 2024.
Making The Cut By Richard Anderson
Learn the fundamentals of bespoke suits and accessories from the best of the best. In this book, go over 25 timeless designs for men reimagined for the new era, with the story behind each piece narrated by Richard Anderson himself - a maestro with decades of experience. Learn the ins and outs of a suit and broaden your knowledge on pairing one to get the most out of your favourite two or three pieces. If you want your custom-made suit but need to know how to go about it, this book is for you. It has five sections on different kinds of styles!
Tom Ford 002
Tom Ford's name rings loudly in the fashion halls of fame, and in his second publication, the legendary designer chronicles his life since his Milan-based days and how he launched his label. The care that went into his fragrances, the range of his beauty lines, and an honest peek into the mind of one of the most revered designers in the industry is a collector's item for fans of fashion who genuinely want to know the essence of what makes a person's style.
Icons By Virgin Abloh
Sneakers have long been a part of outfits that carry a lot of history and culture, and this deep dive into the creative process of Abloh's work is invaluable. Air Jordans, AF 1's, and more - you'll find every piece you crave to have in your collection as you step into the world of Nike and Abloh's 50-shoe catalogue and the rich story it must tell. Get a glimpse into the projects Abloh was involved in and what made sneaker culture so prominent.
100 Years of Menswear By Cally Blackman
A collection that covers the changes and transformations men's suits have undergone in the past century. Look at the tailoring of names like Savile Row and the trends, styles, and cultural influences that defined how men dress. Rich imagery keeps the eyes content as you pour through the developments of a man’s most indispensable option - the classic suit.
Camp: Notes on Fashion By Andrew Bolton
You might have heard "camp" floating around the fashion sphere in the past few months. This term goes back a long way and is found in most mediums of artistic expression. This publication tackles the conceptual with the historical by delving into the origins of this term, drawing inspiration and citations from Susan Sontag's Notes On 'Camp'. Impeccable imagery adds styles from many revered names in the fashion world, including Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood.
This is a must-read for the reader who wants to get into the theory of fashion and the etymology behind one of today's biggest classifiers of good or bad style.
Dressing The Man: Mastering The Art Of Permanent Fashion By Alan Fusser This is essential for newbies to styling and fashion because it delves into timeless concepts. It paves the way for deeper self-expression for the individual reader by giving you a profound knowledge of colour and contrast, how they interact and different fabrics. A thick one to read through, go through critical concepts like proportions, dress shirts and accessories; by the end, you'll be a pro at styling any suit you get your hands on.
Gentlemen Of Style By Sven Raphael Schneider
A 36-page long that takes its insights from the fashion of 1930sthe 1930s for men who love to dress up in classic style to give off that south Birmingham Blinder look, this book is filled with teachings you cannot miss out on. This book will take you through the times of a decade long gone and show you how many old-fashioned ideas and pairings still hold up astoundingly well even today. If you want to refine your wardrobe or enhance this style further, you can't miss this.
The Sartorialist Man
A celebration of global trends in the fashion sphere of well-dressed men filled with exquisite and vibrant street photography - think of it less as a set of rules to follow and more as guiding principles that help you on your journey of self-discovery to your style. The book starts with letting you know how to dress according to your body and delves deeper into important topics like accessories and style tactics later. It's a great weekend read that will teach you something you didn't know.
Take Ivy By T. Hayashida
A style bible for fashion-heads in Japan and the USA, take a glimpse into Ivy League fashion in this inspiring photobook, which perfectly captures the essence of academic fashion. For the university student looking to make an impression you can't ignore, this one by legend Teruyoshi Hayashida is essential - a definitive chronicle of this particular style.
A Man And His Watch By Matt Hranek
Few things do men value more than the precious watch they keep chained to their wrist at all times, and I'm sure you've been there, too. This book teaches you how to get the most out of your beloved pieces and draw every eye to your dazzling wrist. This is it if you want to up your watch game or get an idea of how different watches pair with different styles—the all-time guide by Matt Hranek.
Conclusion
While experimenting and practical exposure can help craft your unique fashion, reading is necessary for serious people. You can only continue learning from history; it has too much to offer, and knowing the origins of the styles you love is crucial. We hope this has led you to some good reads that can elevate your style up a notch.
