Summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading. But for the fashionista, it’s also the chance to catch up on everything fashion, before the fall runway event known as Back to School comes along. Here, then, is the ultimate summer reading list especially for the fashion-minded, with books ranging from heartfelt page-turners to tell-alls about top fashion design houses to fun style guides. So before you hit the beach or the mall this summer, you might want to hit the books, too.
“The Carrie Diaries” by Candace Bushnell. Before “Sex and the City,” what was Carrie Bradshaw like? This prequel, set during Carrie’s senior year of high school, chronicles her life before she becomes a famed columnist and fashion design icon. It’s a must-read for fans of the series and movies.
“Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self” by Christian Siriano. The Project Runway winner finally has his own book, and it’s as funny and outrageous as the designer himself. Most importantly, he shares tried and true fashion tips that can help turn anyone from a “hot tranny mess” to a fierce fashionista.
“101 Things I Learned in Fashion School” by Alfredo Cabrera and Matthew Frederick. How do designers spot trends? What’s the fashion calendar? How does a collection go from concept to retail? Whether you’re interested in a career in fashion design, or are just fascinated by the business, this book answers these questions, and 98 more.
“Gucci Wars: How I Survived Murder and Intrigue at the Heart of the World’s Biggest Fashion House” by Jenny Gucci. This juicy tell-all gives us an up-close look at the scandalous lives of the fabulously wealthy Gucci family, as well as the inner workings of its fashion empire. Written by one of the Gucci wives, the book shows that truth is stranger than fiction. » Read more: Summer Reading For Fashionistas – 10 Fashion School Picks For the Well Read and Well Dressed
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