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Fashion coffee table books are a great way to spruce up your space. Despite the nickname, these beautifully designed books shouldn’t be resigned to the coffee table. Because coffee table books tend to weigh at least 2 pounds, they’re perfectly structured to sit on a nightstand or bookshelf and you can use them as desk décor.
Whether you’re a fashion lover or simply appreciate the beauty of a finely crafted work of art, we collected a list of fashion coffee table books to buy for yourself or give as a gift (Valentine’s Day is right around the corner). From Alexander McQueen to Thierry Mugler and more, see below for eight timeless fashion books that never go out of style.
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty pays homage to the unbounded creativity of a fashion genius. Released one year after his death, this book celebrates McQueen’s influence and impact spread across 240 pages of captivating photographs, including some of his iconic designs. The book also features quotes from McQueen himself.
Buy: $38 at Amazon.com.
Tom Ford
Chic and understated, this 414-page book is a catalog of Tom Ford’s design résumé for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 until 2004. The book was initially published to coincide with Ford’s exit from Gucci and includes more than 200 photographs from legendary photographers like Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel and Herb Ritts.
Buy: $83 on Amazon.com.
Chanel: Collections & Creations
Chanel: Collections & Creations takes readers inside the archives of one of the most important brands in fashion. The French fashion house opened its archives to release a collection of awe-inspiring designs from Coco Chanel dating back to the 1920s and drawings by Karl Lagerfeld. Written by fashion journalist Daniele Bott, the 208-page book explores five central themes: the suit, the camellia, makeup and perfume, jewelry and the little black dress.
Buy: $24 at Amazon.com.
Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion
A tribute to the past and present, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion celebrates 70 women over the last 75 years. Written by celebrity stylist and journalist Marcellas Reynolds, the book offers a wide scope of Black models in fashion, highlighting pioneers such as Beverly Johnson and Donyale Luna, Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, along with newer models such as Adwoa Aboah, Jourdan Dunn and Joan Smalls.
Buy: $45.49 at Amazon.com.
Manfried Thierry Mugler, Photographer
Released in 2020, this massive book offers a visual celebration of Manfried Thierry Mugler’s legacy. The fashion legend, who died last week at age 74, released his first line in 1973. This 208-page book compiles more than 150 photographs from the Mugler vault including previously unseen images of the French designer.
Buy: $116.58 at Amazon.com.
Gucci: The Making Of
Weighing just over seven pounds, Gucci: The Making Of shares the definitive story of a global empire (up to 2011). The nearly 350-page book, edited by former Gucci creative director Frida Gianni, covers the luxury brand’s origins, identity, influence and innovation as told through rare photos, archival images, thoughtful essays and commentary from contributors including Katie Grand, Peter Arnell, Rula Jebreal, Christopher Breward and Stefano Micelli.
Buy: $65.99 at Amazon.com.
Supreme
Since launching nearly 30 years ago, Supreme has grown into one of the most popular streetwear brands in the world. Released in 2020, the Supreme book explores more than two decades worth of creations and stories behind the New York City streetwear brand founded in 1994. This 352-page book features more than 800 stunning photos and behind-the-scenes content from Supreme’s highly limited products and collaborations.
Buy: $38.86 at Amazon.com.
Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury (Updated Edition)
From cover to cover, Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury is a work of art. Originally published nearly 20 years ago, this 560-page book was the first of its kind in showcasing the dramatic rise of the luxury fashion company.
Buy: $85.81 at Amazon.com.
