I love fashion, and I'm obsessed with books, so putting together this story that melds the two didn't really feel like work. I could wax poetic about fashion books all day long, but I'll keep this intro to a tight two paragraphs so you can get scrolling and purchasing right away.
Below, I've rounded up my favorite new coffee table books to gift your chicest friend with. I imagine one book, in particular, will inspire you to click "add to cart" immediately: Official Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Book, which is brimming with photos from the record-breaking, worldwide series of shows. Since fashion doesn't exist in a vacuum, I also included titles that cover architecture, interior design, French history, and sports, so there's truly something here for everyone.
This is the ultimate gift for any fan of Italian wine. Assouline's new tome delves into the country's best vineyards, including popular mainstays and hidden gems. The book's summary says it best: "Brace yourself for a sumptuous odyssey, where fine dining, luxurious stays, and the quest for the ultimate glass of wine unfold against the backdrop of Italy’s mesmerizing landscapes."
The list of Christian Siriano fans reads like a who's who in Hollywood. The designer's creations have appeared on Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, and many others. This striking new book by Rizzoli offers a rare look at the inner workings of Siriano's highly successful label.
What started as a blog called Advanced Style has now turned into a best-selling series of books exploring older people's fashion choices. Marking Ari Seth Cohen's fourth book, Advanced Pets centers on stylish men and women over 50 and their favorite furry companions.
Whether you attended the Eras Tour or lived vicariously through TikTok livestreams, you're going to want to commemorate the record-breaking shows with this brand-new book. Interspersed between hundreds of captivating images are personal notes written by Taylor Swift herself. My favorite photo? The behind-the-scenes image of Swift inside the cleaning cart.
If you ask me, Roger Federer is the most stylish man in tennis history. Assouline recently released a beautiful coffee table book dedicated to his legendary career. The 336-page book was made in collaboration with Federer himself, so it features never-before-seen private photos and handwritten notes.
Calling all Issey Miyake fans: Put aside that dress because this book should be your next purchase. The 452-page tome touts itself as "the definitive history of Miyake's clothes from 1960 to 2022." You'll learn about the designer's boundary-pushing work in addition to personal details never before revealed. This edition features text in both English and Japanese.
Sarah Chapelle recently turned her popular Instagram account, Taylor Swift Styled, into a lovely coffee table book. Whether you're already one of Chapelle's 350,000 followers or not, you're bound to love this deep dive into Swift's fashion choices spanning her entire career.
Okay, so this one isn't actually a coffee table book, but I simply had to include it. (It's sized like a typical hardcover novel.) Law Roach has cemented his place in fashion history with his work styling Zendaya, Céline Dion, Hunter Schafer, and others. In this book, he shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about some of the most iconic red carpet looks of all time. He also includes wise tidbits about how to develop your own personal style.
Assouline and European Watch Company have released a hefty new tome dedicated to the world's best watches. The striking photography and informative text make this book a must-buy for any watch lover. If you've been lusting after a Patek Philippe Nautilus or a Cartier Crash, this impressive coffee table book is practically the next best thing.
Some people collect art, some people collect Comme des Garçons clothes. This book's for the latter. It explores the impressive archives of fashion's most obsessive collectors. The vivid photography showcases hard-to-find vintage Issey Miyake pieces, iconic John Galliano items, and more. "Essays throughout by leading thinkers and writers provide insightful commentary alongside each collection featured in this new, enlightening fashion bible," the description reads. Consider me sold.
This book is dedicated to the legendary Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, who is known the world 'round for her innovative, futuristic, and sculptural designs. It is timed to the opening of a museum retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
This brilliantly illustrated book chronicles Vivienne Westwood's life and career, including her climate change and anti-war advocacy, her Dame appointment by Queen Elizabeth II, and her spearheading of the punk fashion movement.
Margot Robbie's Barbie press tour may be over, but it lives on forever in the pages of this new coffee table book. It highlights the iconic collaboration between Robbie and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, who worked painstakingly on the red carpet looks that will go down in fashion history. The book also includes never-before-seen outfits that didn't see the light of day because of the SAG strike.
Brimming with over 100 full-color illustrations, this book is a must-have for any fashion-history buff. It tells the story of an iconic trio of French women who dared to revolt against the restrictive clothing women had been forced to wear for centuries. The fascinating, audacious story of Joséphone Bonaparte, Térézia Tallien, and Juliette Récamier is finally getting the attention it rightly deserves.
If you're anything like me, you have the first Monday in May circled on your calendar in red pen every single year. The Met Gala has been the site of some of fashion's most historic red carpet looks, and this book delves into the cream of the crop. Next year's extravaganza will be held on May 5, 2025.
This book comes to life with over 200 vivid images of one of the most photogenic countries in the world: Portugal. It explores every stylish pocket of the country, highlighting its architecture, culture, traditions, and of course, its iconic ceramic tiles.
"This sumptuously illustrated celebration of Naomi Campbell's extraordinary groundbreaking place in fashion accompanies the first exhibition spotlighting her career at London's Victoria and Albert Museum," the description reads. What can you expect in its pages? A new, in-depth interview with Naomi as well as a vast selection of her personal favorite photographs.
While there are plenty of books about Karl Lagerfeld's contributions to the fashion industry, this is the first book dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld's homes. In other words, interior design lovers will absolutely eat this up. His stylish properties included an apartment in Paris, a mansion on the island of Corsica, and a pied-à-terre in Rome.
Fashion photography fans, this one's for you. One of the industry's most celebrated lensmen, Helmut Newton was known for his provocative, boundary-pushing images taken in Paris, Monte Carlo, Los Angeles, and other iconic locations. The book features images he took of Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Paloma Picasso, and other towering figures.
What do you get when you combine Hollywood's most famous actress with the world's most fashionable city? Audrey Hepburn in Paris, of course. This book celebrates Hepburn's connection to the city via rare and never-before-published photographs, quotes, and anecdotes. "The influence of Paris on Audrey is visible in everything from her films to her fashion choices to the friendships she cherished," the description reads.
I've long loved the Little Book Of series, and Bottega Veneta is the newest addition to my collection. This mini tome tells the complete story of the famed house, which was first established in Italy in 1966. At $17, this book is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying that Bottega bag you've been eyeing.
This book uses Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's iconic collars as a jumping-off point to tell her life story. It explores her passion for the opera, marriage advice, career-defining moments, fight for gender equality, and more. If you don't already know about her famous "dissent collar," you should definitely pick up a copy of this small-but-mighty book.
As a tennis-loving fashion editor, I can say this book is pretty much a dream come true. "A visual narrative that recapitulates FILA's 110 years of history," the tome is the definitive story of the iconic sports and fashion brand. Its 320 pages are filled with archival images, catalogs, narrative text, and more.
You'll have to wait until September for this highly anticipated book, but I have a feeling it will be worth it, so you might as well preorder it now. The book's description says it best: "McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of fashion and give the world a new sense of the grandeur of which human creativity is capable."
