10.26.2009

print work: pick me up prints

Fashion magazines aren't the only run-to- resource for coveted looks and do-it-yourself advice. The new books on the block are filled with content accessible for all. Get research ready and stock up on these four coffee table necessities.


1.Teen Vogue Handbook-insiders guide to careers in fashion -over 70 interviews with designers, models, photographers and editors -Featuring Marc Jacobs, Karl lagerfield, Chanel Iman, Anna Wintour along with Teen Vogue Editors and many more $14.58 www.amazon.com






2. Style Strategy Book- Marie Claire Fashion Director─ Nina Garcia gives chic advice in a “ less is best” approach $14.95 www.amazon.com

 



3.Who What Wear Book -Co-founders of whowhatwear.com Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power created a look book full of lush style advice along with 60 full color photographs $ 12.89 wwww.amazon.com

4. Stephen Sprouse Book- 80’s graffiti mixed with punk ─fashion designer Stephen Sprouse re-lives his iconic legacy through the pages of the “Stephen Sprouse” monograph book created by Roger Padilha and Maurico Padilha who worked closely with Stephens family and friends. $40.95 www.amazon.com -comes in a variety of book covers as seen above

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree! I bought a Dolce and Gabanna book in college that I still look through for inspiration, and most recently bought a book of Lanvin creations that is breathtaking. And I've created my own "books" by compiling intriguing photographs from fashion magazines over the past 20 years.

Karina said...

Thanks Sarah, I actually have the Teen Vogue and the Style Strategy ..love them both and your so right you can refer back to them as much as possible, their great keepsakes :)

Karina