Our Top 5 Fashion Reads

Hi guys!

Here's a quick guide to what we think are the best top 5 fashion books out there. 



1. The teen vogue handbook- An insiders guide to careers in fashion by Teen vogue

We have nicknamed this book 'The Bible' and when Connie got it for her birthday she recommended me to get one as soon as possible. The "Teen Vogue Handbook" is a dream book, filled with tips on the stylish life from the top people in the industry'. There are hugely famous people interviewed (Marc Jacobs, Bruce Weber, Patrick DeMarchelier) alongside assistants and others who are just getting started which gives some great advice in how to start of in the fashion industry on the right path. It is a must buy for anyone wanting to go into the fashion! We hope to one day write something similar with our own tips that we have learnt along the way. Buy Here!

2. Fashion- The ultimate book of costume and style

This book has 3,000 years of fashion history in one stylish visual guide. It also features on famous trend-setters, fashion icons and designers from Jackie Onassis to Alexander McQueen bringing the world of fashion to life. This book is guaranteed to add style to your bookshelf; with its luxurious textured fabric jacket and spine, it's the season's must-have for anyone with a passion for fashion. This is your own personal fashion show through history. Buy Here! 

                                       

 3. Vintage Fashion - by Emma Baxter-Wright, Karen Clarkson, Sarah Kennedy & Kate Mulvey

We love vintage fashion! I have never really enjoyed history but I adore fashion history. This book travels beautifully through the decades accompanied with stunning photography. Anyone taking A-level textiles like us, this would be great for that. It has loads of information which can be easily absorbed; it is the easiest revision ever! I have it by my bedside table and when i fancy reading it you can open it on any page and learn something new. Buy Here!

4. How to prepare for a career in Fashion - Stephanie Finnan

This book was a Christmas present from my lovely Granny! It goes through all the different jobs in the fashion industry but what makes this book so great is that it has a section on what you can do now. We are both doing A-levels 5-days a week and both work every Saturday so it doesn’t leave us much time for big projects. This book has lots of good ideas on little things you can do to get you prepared for you future career. It is done by the Fashions Careers Clinic who also have a great website which has more information on careers which I would recommend you checking out if you are interested in fashion. Buy Here!

5. The Trend Forecaster's Handbook - Martin Raymond

This book was actually recommended to me in a university interview. The lady said that all the professionals still refer to it because it is so good. I found it in the book shop at the Victoria and Albert museum. It’s all about trend forecasting. I am very interested in trends which is why it was recommended to me because it covers all the basics and the process of trend forecasting. There was so much which I didn't know and I never realised how important it was in everything we do, not just the fashion industry. This book definitely opened my eyes! Buy Here!

Happy reading!

Robyn and Connie
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