StyleNest have rounded up the best fashion coffee table books to complete your living space this season.
Whether you’re after a gift for the family’s fashion fan or looking for some sartorial inspiration yourself, we’ve rounded up the most fabulous coffee table books from the world of fashion.
From the global success of Testino to the elegant modesty of Grace Coddington, the unrivalled success of Moss to Chanel’s coveted Little Black Jacket; here’s our top picks on how to spruce up your coffee table with style.
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Kate Moss Edited by Fabien Baron by Rizzoli
From the glamour of Mario Testino’s photographs to those Corinne Day black and white snaps that started her career, never has there been a supermodel so many people have wanted to photograph. This mammoth coffee table book celebrates Kate Moss’s career in over 400 glorious pages.
The Little Black Jacket by Carine Roitfeld
Chanel’s Karl Largerfeld and French fashion editor Carine Roitfeld team up to celebrate one of the most coveted pieces of all time, the Chanel Little Black Jacket. Indulge in over 100 images of famous faces wearing the jacket from Claudia Schiffer to Georgia May Jagger, Kanye West to Sophia Coppola.
Grace: A Memoir Book by Chatto
Without a doubt one of fashion’s most influential figures, Grace Coddington has created some of American Vogue’s most memorable shoots. Often known as Anna Wintor’s right hand gal, this book of memoirs, photographs and illustrations brings Grace into her own spotlight.
Tim Walker: Storyteller by Robin Muir
If you didn’t make it down to Somerset House’s Tim Walker exhibition this season, this is a must for your coffee table hit list. Celebrating the photographer’s magical, surrealist shoots, it’s a must for fashion enthusiasts.
Survival Kit: Fashion Set of Four Hardcover Books by Assouline
Can’t decide which fashion house to lay on your coffee table? This luxury set contains four of the best – Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Emillio Pucci and Lanvin.
The Trench Book by Nick Foulkes
A classic trench has the ability to be timeless, modern, elegant and masculine all at the same time. This book honours one of the most celebrated and worn wardrobe staples, from WW1 soldiers to Catherine Deneuve on a rainy day. Never before have we wanted a Burberry trench so badly.
Lanvin Anniversary Book by Alber Elbaz
This truly beautiful book reflects the Lanvin aesthetic perfectly. Compiled to celebrate a wonderful 10 years of Elber Albaz being Lanvin’s creative director, it gives an insight into one of the world’s most powerful fashion houses.
Prada by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli
Three decades of ground-breaking design, brand building and some seriously stunning frocks are wrapped up in this behemoth of a book. From architecture to film, the designers to the workshops; this coffee table book will keep you engaged for hours.
Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs by Rizzoli
Charting the success of superbrand Louis Vuitton under the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, this informative and visually stunning book delves into the French labels rich history. Including Kate Moss, some unforgettable ad campaigns and dozens of beautiful collections, this is top of our coffee table wish list.
The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman
Be inspired by the world’s best street style as Sartorialist Scott Schuman rounds up the best-dressed people from around the globe. Including well-known fashion figures strutting their stuff at fashion week, to unknown but serious well dressed passers by, this is fashion voyeurism at its finest.
Christian Louboutin by Christian Louboutin by Rizzoli
Marking 20 years of those infamous red-soled shoes, this book celebrates one of, if not the most famous shoe designer of our time. Bound in pink leather, this stunning book opens to reveal some of the French shoe designer’s most fabulous creations.
Coming Into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Conde Nast
From Cecil Beaton to Patrick Demarchelier, Conde Nast has launched the careers of the world’s best photographers. Delving back to 1910 this impressive book showcase decades worth of some of the most inspiring fashion images ever made.
Mario Testino: In Your Face by Taschen
The world’s most famous photographer Mario Testino has photographed everyone from Royals to A-listers. Full of colour, life and humour; this book celebrates just how good he is.
