Alexander McQueen was one of the most empowering, imaginative, and influential designers of his generation. This book dives into the designer’s illustrious career, from the founding of his label to the success of his world-renowned fashion house. Featuring his most iconic and radical designs, you’ll be intrigued by this anthology.

$61

This photography book features the work of 15 Black artists, including Qui Lemons, Tyler Mitchell, Dana Scruggs, and Adrienne Raquel and addresses the transformation of the fashion and art industries that are becoming increasingly inclusive. Gracing its pages, Black runway and cover models contribute to the overlying conversations about the history of exclusion, and the barriers Black talents still face.

$59

Tom Ford, the highest of the highbrows, is undoubtedly one of the creative world’s greatest icons. Cataloging his 10-year reign at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, the book also includes Ford’s notable contributions to the worlds of architecture, design, advertising and cinema. With more than 200 pages each reflecting his exceptional taste, you are sure to keep coming back to this book time and time again.

$185

From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this beautiful art book details the most remarkable moments in the history of art. With over 7,000 famous artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Monet, this tome explores the artist’s origins, influences, and techniques.

$65

$35

Chanel’s combination of originality and tradition is what marked the success of the house in the world of fashion. This book opens up Chanel’s archives, revealing the brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel since the 1920s. It also includes unpublished photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography.

$53

Pantone collaborators and colour experts Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker identified more than 200 works of art and fashion, and carefully match them with 80 different Pantone colour palettes to reveal the trends, shifts, and resurgence of various hues. This book is a rich visual tour of Pantone’s 100 transformative years.

$48

From street fashion to high culture, this book showcases the work of fashion icon Virgil Abloh. With more than 1,800 never-before-seen images pulled from the artist’s files, it reveals his remarkable influence on fashion. It also includes essays and interviews with voices in art, fashion, design and architecture, namely Taiye Selasi, Lou Stoppard, and Anja Aronowsky Cronberg.

$113

$82

Throughout history, the chair has presented designers with infinite possibilities to experiment with new methods and materials. Celebrating the humble piece of furniture – from early iterations to today’s cutting-edge creations, this books explores the creative processes of internationally renowned designers.

$33

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