They're devoured in one sitting and can then become decorative objects, to be placed on a coffee table or bookshelf: fashion books always make a statement. Among the most beautiful books published this year, Éditions de la Martinière retraces the history of the luxury houses Versace and Vivienne Westwood through two richly illustrated and documented volumes. While the founder of Louis Vuitton would have celebrated his bicentenary in 2021, Caroline Bongrand puts into words the vibrant life of the visionary designer who revolutionized the world of luxury leather goods. Another tribute: Marie Ottavi's biography, published by Robert Laffont, is dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld, recounting the many facets of one of the most celebrated designers of the era. XXIe century… So many books to place under the Christmas tree on the evening of December 24th.
Caroline Bongrand, Louis Vuitton, the audacious, Gallimard Publishing, 2021
Marie Ottavi, KarlPublished by Robert Laffont, 2021
Versace, Parades, Éditions de la Martinière, 2021
Vivienne WestwoodParades, Éditions de la Martinière, 2021
By Mathieu Clément