If you interested in fashion history I recommend that you read Vogue Fashion over 100 years of style by decade and designer, in association with Vogue (by Linda Watson, Carlton Books). It contains brief but informative text with loads of images showing how fashion has evolved in the last century. There are loads of books like this out there, but I quite liked the format and comprehensiveness of this one. I am not really a fashion label person, but can’t deny I find it interesting reading about the background and fashion design approach of some of the world’s most well-known designers past and present.
Personally I have a weakness for Azzedine Alaia dresses and a fascination for the often outrageous designs of Vivienne Westwood and Doce & Gabbana …
