MEN IN THIS TOWN: A DECADE OF MEN'S STREET STYLE
A selection of the best of men's street fashion, through the last ten years. For the last decade, Giuseppe Santamaria has observed and recorded the...
Fashion Survey
FLAWLESS: LESSONS IN LOOKS AND CULTURE FROM THE K-BEAUTY CAPITAL
Written by Hu, Elise
An audacious journalistic exploration of the present and future of beauty through the lens of South Korea's booming "K-beauty" industry and the culture it promotes, by Elise Hu, NPR host-at-large and the host of TED Talks Daily K-beauty has captured imaginations worldwide by promising a kind of mesmerizing perfection.
BEAUTY IN BORO: KOSAKU NUKATA COLLECTION
Written by 額田晃作
幾世代にわたり、人々の生活に寄り添ってきた布たち--貧しさの中で生まれた名もなき人々の手作業が、見る者を圧倒する。かつて日本の農村や漁村で使われていた、「襤褸(らんる)=ぼろ」。布が貴重だった時代、人々は細かな布を大切に継ぎ合わせ、布団として、着衣として身を包んできました。現代では見られなくなったこれらの布たちは、今や「BORO」として世界にも通じるほど、アート・テキスタイル分野でも評価されています。本書では、著者が35年にわたり蒐集した1000点以上のコレクションの中から、500点余を収録。名もなき人々の手で、意図せず作られた美の世界に心が揺さぶられます。人の営みがこの布に凝縮し、生活の厳しさを今に知らしめている。 ―本文より
PARADISE NOW: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF KARL LAGERFELD
Written by Middleton, William
The definitive biography of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, written by journalist and author William Middleton, who knew the designer in Paris.
WORN: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF CLOTHING
Written by Thanhauser, Sofi
A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it is made of--an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday garments have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet. "We learn that, if we were a bit more curious about our clothes, they would offer us rich, interesting and often surprising insights into hu
RE: FASHION WARDROBE: SEW YOUR OWN STYLISH, SUSTAINABLE CLOTHES
Written by Lawrie, Portia
Reuse and sew a sustainable capsule wardrobe that is tailored to you - and with it, break the cycle of throw-away fashion, with Portia Lawrie, leader of the Refashioners - fashion reuse pioneers.
JOIE: A PARISIAN'S GUIDE TO CELEBRATING THE GOOD LIFE
Written by Aki, Ajiri
Embrace the joy of Paris wherever you live with American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison. "More than being a terrific guide to the city, it's a thoroughly comprehensive guide to better living."--Chioma Nnadi, editor of Vogue The French are known for their joie de vivre--celebrating the simple things--a philosophy that tastemak
WILDFLOWER: MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN AMERIKAN OPTIMIST
Written by James, Aurora
This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone--from a leading activist and fashion pioneer.
FASHION: A MANIFESTO
Written by Grose, Anouchka
With a critical eye trained on the capitalistic allure and environmental impact of the fashion industry, this timely and stirringly argued book puts forward a radical new approach to the way we represent ourselves through our clothes. Fashion: A Manifesto takes a look at the psychology of fashion in order to unpick the hold it has on so many of us.
DIANA VREELAND: BON MOTS : WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE EMPRESS OF FASHION
Written by Alexander Vreeland
This evocative collection celebrates the prescience, wit, and enduring relevance of a fashion legend. Diana Vreeland's insightful edicts and evocative aphorisms remain her strongest legacy. She looked at life as a romantic and lived through dreams and imagination.
BATA SHOE MUSEUM: A GUIDE TO THE COLLECTION
Written by Semmelhack, Elizabeth
The Bata Shoe Museum has an extraordinary collection of more than 14,000 artifacts, dating from as far back as 4,500 years to the present day.