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Do you need new books to enjoy? Well, we’ve got your back! From jewelry to fashion and all that these worlds have to offer, we carefully gathered 5 books for you to read ever-so-fashionably. So, ladies, join us on this journey and take a look at our picks.

Captivate!: Fashion Photography from the '90s by Claudia Schiffer

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Join fashion icon Claudia Schiffer as she takes you through her golden age. Accompanying the first exhibition she ever curates, this book offers you a glimpse at the legendary fashion photographers, designers and supermodels whose visions captivated fashion's most illustrious decade.

Buccellati: A Century of Timeless Beauty by Alba Cappellieri, Franco Cologni and Vivienne Becker

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This book tells the story of four generations of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Historical insights on the famed Italian jewelry house established in Milan in 1919 by Mario Buccellati are unfolded, as well as its unique goldsmithing techniques.

Africa: The Fashion Continent by Emmanuelle Courrèges

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African fashion has always been a vibrant and innovative world, filled with creativity, freshness and freedom. This book will give you the opportunity to dive into its world, which is a destination that must be explored by every fashion guru.

Little Guides to Style II: A Historical Review of Four Fashion Icons (Little Fashion Boxset, 2) by Emma Baxter-Wright, Karen Homer and Darla Jane-Gilroy

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This box set features four stunning pocket-sized fashion books telling the story of the iconic fashion houses of Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Schiaparelli and Saint Laurent, and that of the geniuses behind them.

Dior by John Galliano by Andrew Bolton and Laziz Hamani

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After learning the art of costume and the power of illusion during his career as a dresser at the National Theatre while he was studying at London’s Central Saint Martins, John Galliano reinvented the art of Haute Couture in contemporary fashion. This book highlights the exceptional silhouettes he created for Dior from 1996 till 2011 as part of a series that pays tribute to the House’s Artistic Directors. 

Article Written by Mirella Haddad