The Fashion Book

The Fashion Book, edited by the Phaidon Editors, is the definitive A-to-Z guide to fashion — from designers and models to photographers, editors, and the retail empires that have shaped how the world dresses. Each entry is illustrated with a key image and accompanied by a concise, authoritative text, making the book both a comprehensive reference and a pleasure to browse. From Cristóbal Balenciaga to Virgil Abloh, from Grace Coddington to Anna Wintour, from Vogue to Net-a-Porter, the book captures the full breadth of fashion’s extraordinary ecosystem. Published by Phaidon in a fully updated new edition, this is essential for fashion students, industry professionals, and anyone who wants a single authoritative guide to the most commercially powerful and culturally influential creative industry in the world.