25 Books That Will Make You Look More Stylish Than You Actually Are

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Authors: Marc Jacobs, Jill Gasparina, Glenn O'Brien, Taro Igarashi, Ian Luna, and Valerie Steele

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $85

This book includes Louis Vuitton’s most important collaborations with various artists, architects, designers, and photographers.

Author: Scott Schuman
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Price: $20 - $395

Scott Schuman gathered photographs he captured of well-known fashion figures as well as style-savvy people he met on the streets to create The Sartorialist. Inside is a collection of different fashion tastes across the globe.

Author: Alan Flusser

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Price: $35

According to Alan Flusser, dressing well is not all that difficult. In Dressing the Man, Flusser offers a step-by-step guide on how to look stylish.

Authors: Tom Ford, Bridget Foley, Graydon Carter, and Anna Wintour

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Price: $80 - $120

Tom Ford was one of fashion’s greatest icons long before Jay Z titled a song with his name. This book is a complete timeline of Ford’s designs, from Gucci to Yves Saint Laurent. The edition looks into Ford’s clothing and accessory designs as well as his vision for his brand.

Authors: Carol Lim and Humberto Leon

Buy it on: Opening Ceremony

Price: $65

Opening Ceremony brings together the best emerging American talent in fashion. The book also includes original photography by Terry Richardson and artwork by Alexander Wang.

Author: Josh Sims

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Price: $20

Cult Streetwear shares the stories of the people behind legendary brands, such as adidas, Nike, and Obey.

Authors: Yves Carcelle, Helene David Weill, Beatrice Salmon, Pamela Golbin, and Veronique Belloir

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $85

This book reveals how Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs turned a small fashion workshop into one of the most successful and well known brands in the world.

Authors: Nigo, Ian Luna, and Akio Iida

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Price: $60

BAPE is one of the most sought after youth brands in Europe and the U.S. This book looks into its many accomplishments, ranging from patent-leather sneakers to its increased popularity among hip-hop celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West.

Authors: Penny Martin, M/M(Paris), Michael Bracewell, Olivier Zahm, Bruce Sterling, Antony, and Glenn O'Brien

Buy it on: Taschen

Price: $1,000

This three-book collection comes with two books full of photographs by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The third book is filled with interviews with the artists and descriptions of the photos.

Authors: Lawrence Schlossman and Kevin Burrows

Buy it on: Barnes and Noble

Price: $15

Originally starting off with a blog, Lawrence Schlossman and Kevin Burrows decided to gather their knowledge on men's fashion and publish a hilarious guide to menswear. Its trademark voice lives on in the form of men's style site Four Pins.

Authors: Andrew Bolton, Solve Sundsbo, Time Blanks, Susannah Frankel

Buy it on: Amazon

Price: $30

This book is an in-depth look at Alexander McQueen’s career from the very beginning. It includes his most iconic designs and reveals how he adapted to the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring.

Authors: Sandrine Gulbenkian, Jean-Christophe Napias, and Patrick Mauries

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $30

This is the ultimate collection of Karl Lagerfeld’s quick wit and wisdom on topics ranging from style to life to fashion.

Authors: Carine Roitfeld, Olivier Zahm, Alex Wiederin, and Cathy Horyn

Buy it on: Amazon

Price: $67

Carine Roitfeld is a fashion visionary known for pushing the limits with her subversive styles. This book is a visual timeline of her impressive career.

Author: Aaron Bondaroff, Glenn O'Brien, KAWS, and James Jebbia

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $50

Supreme is the first monograph from the iconic streetwear brand. The book contains interviews, photographs, artworks, and designs that capture the brand’s visual history. This volume includes 16 years worth of contemporary street fashion and culture from one of New York’s most influential independent labels.

Author: Issey Miyake
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Price: $40 - $130

Making Things was published to coincide with the exhibition “Issey Miyake Making Things.” The book includes an interview with Miyake as well as his designs.

Author: Helmut Newton

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Price: $39

This book is a collection of legendary photographer Helmut Newton’s test Polaroids from his greatest shoots.

Author: Jan Kedves

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Price: $25

Journalist Jan Kedves curated 25 in-depth interviews with notable figures in the fashion industry for his book Talking Fashion.

Authors: Maison Martin Margiela, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Susannah Frankel, Andree Putman, and Vanessa Beecroft

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Price: $60

Maison Martin Margiela gives readers a peak into his life as a designer and the design process of his craft.

Author: Glenn O'Brien

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $25

Glenn O’Brien’s How To Be A Man reveals 30 years of wisdom on men’s style and etiquette. The book contains over 40 chapters on topics ranging from grooming to dressing appropriately.

Author: Pharrell Williams

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $55

Whether it’s music, fashion, or design, Pharrell Williams is never lacking in creativity. This book includes contributions from many figures, such as Jay Z and Anna Wintour, as well as Williams’ details on all of his creative pursuits.

Author: Ralph Lauren

Buy it on: Rizzoli Bookstore

Price: $135

For the first time, Ralph Lauren speaks candidly about himself, his art, and how his work has defined American style.

Authors: Rick Owens, Francesco Bonami, Olivier Zahm, and Maria Luisa Frisa

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Price: $90

This book is full of images detailing all sides of Rick Owens’ work and takes a further look into his design process.

Editor: Robert Violette

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Price: $54

This book features internationally acclaimed designer Hussein Chalayan, one of the most innovative and conceptual fashion designers of this time.

Authors: Gert Jonkers and Jop Van Bennekom

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Price: $8

Buttoned Up: The East London Line explores the history of London style and features music, street style, fashion, portraits, and the visual culture of East London. The book focuses on the history of the button-up shirt and its importance in British fashion.

Author: Hal Rubinstein

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Price: $18

Gentry magazine was a high-quality men’s magazine that covered music, art, sports, food, and, fashion. Hal Ruberstein collected the best of Gentry’s fashion history for the 21st century man.