The iconic bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names from A-Z
29th September 2025
Hardcover
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The iconic bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names from A-Z
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‘The fashion bible.’ – Vogue
The global bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion’s greatest names from A-Z
Phaidon’s iconic global bestseller The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire fashion industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well as editors and creative directors.
Back in print in a chic new colorway, this new edition marks exciting changes on the fashion landscape. Readers will discover important names who have fundamentally shaped the way we see fashion in recent years, including Virgil Abloh, Gosha Rubchinskiy, and Alessandro Michele, influential photographer Petra Collins, designer and contemporary icon Rihanna, and Leandra Medine, alongside fashion pioneers such as Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Kate Moss, Erdem, and Richard Avedon.
Ordered A to Z, each entry is illustrated with a full-page image and accompanied by a short, accessible text providing detailed background information and context.
Critic Reviews
‘The fashion bible.’ – Vogue
‘Devotees of fashion, photography and style will covet The Fashion Book. An A–Z compendium of the creative minds and talents who have helped shape the way we see fashion… Quintessential.’ – Vanity Fair
‘The ultimate fashion reference book.’ – Elle
‘A must for every self-respecting and dedicated follower of fashion.’ – Sunday Telegraph Magazine
‘indispensable survey.’ – Harpers & Queen
‘Great for young fashion lovers looking to deepen their knowledge because it's easy to use, filled with inspirational images and organised as an A-Z guide of names.’ – Glamour
‘A masterly encyclopedia.’ – Tatler
‘The fashion lover’s ultimate almanac.’ – Matches Fashion
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