Christmas books: 5 books for people who love fashion

From Yves Saint Laurent to Stan Smith, these are the best fashion books to buy, gift and read

All About Yves

This is a beautiful tome filled with unseen sketches, notes and Polaroids by the late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

Hardcover, £23 at Amazon.co.uk

Vintage Luxury Fashion - Exploring the Rise of the Secondhand Clothing Trade

This is a critique of the evolving business of vintage fashion and preloved luxury pieces. Great for those who work in fashion and want to understand supply chains, products and marketing. 

Hardcover, £99.99 Amazon.co.uk

Pradasphere

A book named after the exhibition and a look at the ethos behind the genius of Miuccia Prada.

Hardcover, £100 at Amazon.co.uk

Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe

Since 1973 the Stan Smith trainer from Adidas has been worn by millions, but not many realise he is a real person. He was a tennis ace who won the Grand Slam twice.

Hardcover, £23.68 at Amazon.co.uk

What Shall I Wear?: The What, Where, When & How Much of Fashion

First published in 1956 this is a guide to fashion by Claire McCardell who designed in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s.

Paperback, £13.99 pre-order, to be published March 2019 Amazon.co.uk

Happy Christmas, fashion lovers

Love Lynnette