Coffee table books are essential in your living room. Aside from turning it into a stylish space by matching your color scheme and making the area look cozy, these books express your personality and interests. Thus, you should carefully consider what books you have on your coffee table.
Fashion books are one of the most popular options, as their content provides entertainment and insight into the industry. If you’re a fan of fashion-centric novels like The Chanel Sisters, or you simply want to curate the perfect coffee table fashion book selection for your living room, here are a few options to choose from:
The Oakley Book (2014)
Most coffee table fashion books are filled with runway photos and behind-the-scenes images of garment creation. While this isn’t a negative thing, it’s refreshing to see something different occasionally.
The Oakley Book from the famous sunglasses brand of the same name will pique your interest, especially if you’re active or athletic. You’ll enjoy flipping through the book that showcases Oakley’s eyewear, particularly its sunglasses. They have hundreds of models, some of which are the most iconic, including the Frogskins and the Eye Jacket. You’ll see the brand’s vision and the steps they took to develop their sunglasses—like using the latest technologies. Indeed, this book deserves a spot in every active person’s space.
The World Atlas of Street Fashion (2017)
Fashion from all over the world is a sight to behold. People hailing from different countries have their own unique styles, which are reflected in their daily wear.
If you’re interested in street fashion, The World Atlas of Street Fashion by Caroline Cox looks into ordinary people’s fashion sense. It features photographs of people’s modes of dressing from all continents, showcasing how their beliefs, affiliations, and values shape their choice of clothing. The book examines street style’s diversity, displaying photographs of some of the most fashionable cities in the world, including Tokyo and Seoul. This book is perfect if you appreciate people who make the city sidewalks their runway.
ICONS (2021)
Nike has dominated the shoe industry for decades. The brand rose to prominence when it partnered with former professional basketball player Michael Jordan, revolutionizing sneakers for years to come. It all started with the creation and release of the Air Jordan 1 in 1985: the most influential sneaker of all time, revolutionizing athlete endorsements and leading the brand to fame.
The book ICONS features the best designs by the late Nike creative director Virgil Abloh. Mainly, it features the design process of The Ten—a collection celebrating ten of the brand’s most iconic shoes, including the Air Jordan, Air Max 90, and Air Force 1. It contains Abloh’s deep insights regarding sneaker design, documentation of the prototypes, and the factors that influenced the project. ICONS is a must for sneakerheads who like to appreciate the evolution of sneaker design.
Wonderland (2021)
Professional portrait and celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has captured thousands of images, including Vogue and Vanity Fair magazine covers. However, what makes her fashion photography stand out is how she makes unique choices. For a 1999 Vogue cover, for example, she cast high fashion model Kate Moss and rapper Sean Combs. It’s a bizarre combination, but she made it work.
Wonderland is a collection of Leibovitz’s most outstanding work in fashion, capturing couture apparel in different settings and eccentric concepts. This coffee table book is a need for those who are into high-fashion images that will keep you entertained for hours.
Coffee table books are a display of your personality. Make sure they reflect who you are before making them part of your living space.
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