By Melissa Puppo
Get a jump on fall fashion with these stylish new tomes, all available at Books & Books.
Fall has always been synonymous with reinvention, and what better way to embrace the concept than with five new books celebrating style’s greatest moments. Take a nostalgic journey with revered icons or discover how visionary ateliers shaped today’s most beloved brands. Whatever you choose, these reads are perfect for those afternoons when you want nothing more than to disappear into someone else’s creative universe.
“André Leon Talley: Style is Forever” by Paula Wallace, Rafael Gomes, and Antoine Gregory, Rizzoli (September)
This posthumous tribute celebrates the life and career of fashion icon André Leon Talley through the lens of his personal style. Newly photographed images of his signature looks(capes and opulent coats, of course!) are shown alongside rare archival images and personal essays from industry luminaries who knew him best. Together, they paint a portrait of Talley’s contributions to fashion history and his indelible presence that forever changed the industry.
“Studio Sofield: Work” by William Sofield and Emma O’Neill, Rizzoli (October)
Step inside the archives of Studio Sofield, the acclaimed architecture and design firm behind some of fashion’s most iconic spaces. The comprehensive portfolio chronicles three decades of groundbreaking collaborations through drawings, photographs, and textiles that tell the story of partnerships with Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, and more. From reimagining Gucci’s identity to reviving stone-carving techniques for landmark buildings, these intimate narratives reveal how great design shapes the brands we love.
“Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen” by Victor Demarchelier, Rizzoli
Most recognize Patrick Demarchelier as the legendary fashion photographer behind countless Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar covers. Now his son Victor Demarchelier, alongside art director Fabien Baron, unveils a treasure trove of unseen photos showcasing Patrick’s experimental side and remarkable versatility. These unpublished images capture a range of subjects, moods, and spontaneous moments that celebrate a broader aspect of Demarchelier’s legacy.
“Chanel: Her Intimate World” by Isabelle Fiemeyer, Editions Flammarion
Revered Chanel expert Isabelle Fiemeyer takes us on a rare, deeply personal journey into the life of Coco Chanel in this intimate biography, exploring everything from her romantic relationships to her bond with nephew André Palasse, whom she raised as her son. Through five chronological chapters and exclusive family access, she reveals the fashion designer’s hidden world of poetry, artifacts, wartime activities, and a cherished collection of fashion, jewelry and art.
“Yves Saint Laurent and Photography” by Elsa Janssen, Simon Baker, Serena Bucalo-Mussely, Alice Morin, and Clémentine Cuinet, Phaidon Press
A rich lineup of authors explores Yves Saint Laurent’s relationship with photography’s greatest masters, such as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Sarah Moon. Arranged chronologically, this visual love letter of a book traces the designer’s creative evolution and philosophy through the photographers who captured his vision.
