Fashion & beauty industries

  • Silk

    £22.00

    There is not just one story of silk.
    In silk is science, history and mythology.
    In silk is the future.

    Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.

  • A visible man

    £10.99

    I set out to bring the ‘othered’ to the table. We’re here to inspire and give people something to dream about as well as a sense of the possible here and now. ‘A Visible Man’ traces an astonishing journey into one of the world’s most exclusive industries. Edward Enninful candidly shares how as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion not only a home, but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it. Written with style, grace and heart, this is the story of a visionary who changed not only an industry, but how we understand beauty.

  • Queen Elizabeth II

    £20.00

    Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.

  • In Search of Perfumes

    £20.00

    A journey across the world, revealing the beauty and mysteries of the perfume trade. The book also tackles the earth’s changing climate conditions, with its impact on the sources of the world’s scents.

  • Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld

    £13.99

    The essential guide to Karl Lagerfeld’s tenure at Chanel from his early days in the 1980s, charting his constant reinvention of the fashion house that maintained Chanel as the most illustrious couture house in the world.

  • A Visible Man

    £25.00

    I set out to bring the ‘othered’ to the table. We’re here to inspire and give people something to dream about as well as a sense of the possible here and now. ‘A Visible Man’ traces an astonishing journey into one of the world’s most exclusive industries. Edward Enninful candidly shares how as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion not only a home, but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it. Written with style, grace and heart, this is the story of a visionary who changed not only an industry, but how we understand beauty.

  • Little Book of Paris Style

    £12.99

    Following the evolution of a uniquely elegant capital – describing both the moments of ingenuity and enduring looks and icons that embody the city of light – this illustrated book is a guide to embracing Parisian fashion and the Parisian spirit itself.

  • Little Book of London Style

    £12.99

    Following the explosions of ingenuity and evolution of London style, this illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace the enthralling mix of chic, edgy and novel that is London fashion.

  • The Colour of Fashion

    £14.99

    Telling stories drawn from across history, The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress, and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time.

  • The Fashion Show

    £30.00

    The story of the haute couture catwalk, through an exclusive collection of VIP invitations. Spanning over 45 years and 300 shows, each invite opens a window into the key trends and ideas behind each collection.

  • Little Book of Dior

    £12.99

    The illustrated story of Christian Dior’s early life, the brand’s inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand’s journey after the death of its founder.

  • War Paint: Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein

    £12.99

    This is a joint biography of two movers and shakers of the modern beauty industry – Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein. Drawing on sources including personal correspondence, the book explores their humble beginnings, the forces which drove them and their phenomenal achievements.

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