Recommeded Reading for Stylists: Books - a list by SchoolofStyle

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As a stylist you may be asked to recreate a look from a certain era or you may be required to do a little research before you style a shoot. To be properly prepared, you will need the proper reading material. Here are a few favorites from The School of Style.

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Lanvin: Dean Merceron, Alber Elbaz, Harold Koda

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This is a great resource book to add to your stylist library. The book traces the history of Lanvin, from 1909 (when it was founded by Jeanne Lanvin) up to the current reign of Elbaz, which focuses on the key collections from the first half of the twentieth century.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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100 Years of Fashion Illustration by Cally Blackman

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This book is both informative and visually stunning with over 400 fashion illustrations.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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60s Fashion: Vintage Fashion and Beauty Ads

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This book is filled with imagery of fashion advertisements from the Swinging Sixties. From mini skirts to mod fashions, Gidget/Beach Boys surfer looks, Correges space age clothing and of course the Yves Saint-Laurent's Mondrian dress.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Fashion Now 2 (Fashion): Terry Jones: Books

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Fashion Now books are fantastic! This book has the very best fashion photography and styling from i-D magazine. A must have for a fashion/wardrobe stylist.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Fashion & Fetishism: Corsets, Tight-Lacing and Other Forms of Body-Sculpture: David Kunzle

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Pain is fashion right? Well this books covers all of the most fashionable pain from corsets to cod pieces. Hot.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Let Me In! Mario Testino

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Try not to let the $700 price tag scare you! This book gives you a behind-the-scenes look at photos of celebrities by the fashion world's favorite photographer.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style: Over 500 Mix-and-Match Elements for Creative Clothing Design

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Everyone in the fashion industry should own this book. It provides over 500 detailed illustrations, which provide the building blocks for designing clothing. It will be $16 well spent.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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The Fashion Book - Midi Edition: Editors of Phaidon Press

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If Vogue hails this book as ''the fashion bible'' ... then you know this book is legit! Its the perfect guide to the key figures of the fashion world -- past and present from designers, photographers, models, and iconic figures.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Vivienne Westwood (Va): Claire Wilcox, Vivienne Westwood: Books

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How can you not love Vivienne?! A designer that can please the Sex Pistols and Sarah Jessica Parker is always worth reading about.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Stylist The Interpreters of Fashion

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This book has all of the greatest stylists with amazing photography of their best work. A must see book.

Updated Aug 18, 2009

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