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The essential visual dictionary of fashion styles — A-line to wrap dress, military to sportswear, every silhouette and garment type illustrated and precisely defined. A Fashionary reference that makes fashion’s design vocabulary accessible: invaluable for students, stylists, buyers, and anyone communicating about clothes.

The definitive document of Alaïa and Mugler — two designers who defined 1980s power dressing through architectural silhouettes and sculptural treatment of the female body. Their work presented side by side in a Skira publication of exceptional photography: essential fashion history from the decade when dress was most confident.

A Flammarion celebration of joy in the House of Dior — archive images, runway photography, and the stories of women who wore Dior at significant moments. Muriel Teodori captures why fashion matters: not as vanity but as joy, self-expression, and the desire to meet important moments with beauty.

An A-to-Z visual and biographical portrait of Vivienne Westwood — punk, power dressing, and fifty years of fashion as politics and provocation. Nadia Bailey’s beautifully illustrated guide captures every facet of one of fashion’s most radical and important figures.

An exploration of the intersection between fashion photography and contemporary art — images that challenge the separation between commercial and fine art, from photographers whose work has crossed into galleries and museums. A stimulating Phaidon study of contemporary visual culture’s blurred boundaries.

Sybil Yurman’s intimate portrait of the creative partnership behind one of America’s most celebrated jewelry houses — tracing how the cable motif and sculptural forms of Yurman jewelry emerged from serious fine art practice. A Phaidon document of love, craft, and creative partnership.

The official V&A companion to Naomi Campbell’s four-decade career — a comprehensive visual account of fashion history told from the inside by one of its most iconic and barrier-breaking figures. In her own words and through the extraordinary images that defined an era.

A landmark scholarly study of Chanel’s couture house that examines the workshops, workers, and industrial structures behind the glamour. Amy de la Haye makes visible the invisible labour of haute couture in a V&A publication that will change how you think about fashion.

A visually stunning survey of Alexander McQueen’s revolutionary career, from his earliest London shows to his breathtaking final collections. Ferocious, poetic, and technically extraordinary, his work transformed the runway into theatre — this book captures why he remains fashion’s defining visionary.

A lovingly assembled tribute to Jane Birkin — actress, singer, style icon — tracing her extraordinary influence on fashion, film, and culture from Swinging London to her decades as a Parisian institution. Richly illustrated and warmly written by Sophie Gachet.

Patrick Mauriès presents the definitive exploration of Maison Lesage, the legendary French embroidery atelier behind haute couture’s most exquisite creations. This captivating volume unveils the history, techniques, and cultural impact of the firm that has collaborated with fashion’s greatest houses. A fascinating journey through the intersection of craftsmanship, artistry, and luxury fashion heritage.

Thames & Hudson presents Lee Miller, a definitive biography by Ami Bouhasrane and Antony Penrose exploring the remarkable life of the pioneering photographer, model, and war correspondent. This collaboration combines scholarly research with intimate family insights, revealing Miller’s transformation from surrealist muse to groundbreaking artist. Perfect for art history enthusiasts and photography lovers seeking to understand one of the 20th century’s most fascinating figures.

Alfons Kaiser presents the definitive biography of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld in Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Fashion. This compelling portrait examines the legendary designer’s revolutionary impact on luxury fashion through his transformative work with Chanel and Fendi. Kaiser reveals the creative genius and complex personality behind one of fashion’s most influential figures, offering unprecedented insights into Lagerfeld’s artistic vision and cultural legacy.

Explore the remarkable dual existence of Lee Miller (1907-1977), who transitioned from celebrated fashion model to pioneering photographer and war correspondent. Antony Penrose crafts a compelling biographical portrait of this extraordinary woman who defied conventions and lived multiple fascinating lives. A captivating journey through fashion, art, and photojournalism history.