When decorating our interiors, we take extra care to add details that reflect our personal style and taste. Coffee table books are among the quickest and chicest ways to translate your interests into a pleasing aesthetic. We’ve compiled a collection that ranges from visual chronicles of fashion’s iconic moments to the histories of renowned fashion houses that are guaranteed to add a sophisticated touch to your home.
10 Chic Coffee Table Books Every Fashion Buff Should Own
Elie Saab An imagery collection of the Lebanese designer’s intricately detailed creations over the years. US $250; AED/SAR 918 www.assouline.com
Vogue: The Editor’s Eye The book celebrates the works of Vogue’s eight legendary fashion editors since the magazine’s inception. US $42; AED/SAR 154 www.amazon.com
The Big Book of Chic A look inside the fascinating world of interior designer Miles Redd and his glamorous, eclectic, and unique interiors. US $75; AED/SAR 275 www.shopbop.com
Christian Louboutin A history of the shoe designer and his iconic red soles collections—a coffee table must-have for every shoe-obsessed woman. US $150; AED/SAR 550 www.net-a-porter.com
Journey of a Dress Book An accompanying book to the retrospective exhibition, “Journey of a Dress,” that took place in Los Angeles in 2014 to celebrate 40 years of Diane von Fürstenberg’s iconic wrap dress. US $73; AED/SAR 270 www.matchesfashion.com
Kate Moss by Mario Testino A tribute and personal archive of the fashion photographer’s work with his muse, model Kate Moss. US $44; AED/SAR 161 www.taschen.com
Fashion Memoire: 5-Book Slipcase Five books—Dior, Chanel, The Little Black Dress, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Marc Jacobs—in one case. US $125; AED/SAR 459 www.assouline.com
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel A visual book that chronicles the innovative works of Vogue’s former editor-in-chief. US $34; AED/SAR 124 www.amazon.com
Louis Vuitton Fashion Photography A visual history of the French house’s fashion editorials and iconic campaigns through the years. US $53; AED/SAR 194 www.amazon.com
Luxe City Guide: Fashion Gift Box This city guide set covers everything there is to know about the fashion capitals; from the best places to shop to where the fashion pack grabs a quick bite to eat in between the shows. US $60; AED/SAR 220 www.net-a-porter.com
