A fashionable throw: five books for cozy evenings
What to read this autumn
When golden leaves fall outside the window and a crisp breeze fills the air, there’s nothing better than wrapping yourself in a blanket, pouring a cup of tea, and diving into atmospheric, beautiful, and thought-provoking books. Especially about fashion, because fashion is not only about clothes and runways. It is art, a mirror of its time, a way of feeling, thinking, and telling stories. These five books are like a wardrobe for autumn: a little bit of classic, a touch of daring, and plenty of inspiration.
“Dior by Dior” – Christian Dior
Publisher: Sindbad
Why read it:
This is the personal confession of Christian Dior himself – the great couturier who gave the world the New Look and forever changed women’s fashion. The book reveals the backstage world of the Dior fashion house: inspirations, fears, joys, struggles, and triumphs. Written with elegance, French taste, and refinement, it feels like strolling through 1950s Paris – slow, enchanting, and full of detail.
“Grace: A Memoir” – Grace Coddington
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Why read it:
Grace was the force behind some of Vogue’s most unforgettable photoshoots. Once a fiery-haired model, she later became the creative brain of the legendary magazine. Her memoirs are not just a record of “who worked with whom,” but a vivid narrative of the fashion world from within – with humor, irony, and no sugarcoating. An inspiring story about staying true to yourself in an industry built on images.
The Man from Zara
Publisher: Bombora
Why read it:
How do you build a global empire without advertising, catwalks, or star designers? The story of Zara reads like a business thriller about style and speed. It tells how Amancio Ortega, from a small town in Spain, built the most powerful fashion retail empire in the world. A perfect book for those interested not only in aesthetics but also in the inner workings of the fashion industry.
How to Read a Dress. A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century
Publisher: Bombora
Why read it:
Do you want to understand what clothes are saying – not only yours, but everyone else’s too? This book is a guide to the visual language of fashion. Why does one skirt make an outfit bold, while another makes it romantic? How do color, cut, and fabric reflect culture and an era? An ideal companion for long evenings – filled with illustrations, analysis, and a love for detail.
Coco Chanel: Une vie derrière la marque
Publisher: Eksmo
Why read it:
Chanel is not only the little black dress and No. 5 perfume. She was a true revolutionary in women’s fashion and thought. This book is not a banal biography, but a deeply personal portrait of a woman who built her own legend. Lively, daring, a little sharp – just like Coco herself. Reading it, you can almost hear her voice: free, independent, slightly provocative – but always inspiring.
These books are not just about clothes. They’re about the spirit of the times, about the courage to be yourself, and about beauty in all its forms. The perfect autumn companions – to inspire, to dream, and to rediscover fashion.
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