Secondhand Fashion Books

** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book...

Little Book of Chanel is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the most celebrated fashion designer in history. Chronicling the life and legacy of Coco Chanel, one of fashion's...

'Enjoy it. Share it.' IDRIS ELBA'This book is a revelation' DONATELLA VERSACE 'Edward's journey is a lesson for the culture and future generations to come' NAOMI CAMPBELL'Inspiring and fascinating' BERNARDINE...

A fascinating history of Irishmen, woven through the clothes they wear.Taking the clothes they wore as a starting point, Paul Galvin skilfully weaves together a collection of stories of Irish...

Did Patrizia Reggiani murder her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci, in 1995 because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because her glamorous ex was preparing to marry...

If Coco Chanel were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would she impart? Discover the life, work and legacy of Chanel in this sharply curated...

So get ready for the ultimate guide to all things beauty-related. Drawing on thousands of comments and her own experiences, Aisling brings you all the very best from Beaut.ie -...

The Vogue Factor is the former Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief's candid account of life at the heart of the fashion industry, from photo shoots and celebrity interviews to the ugly truth...

You have questions. "Daily Candy A to Z" has answers. From the writers of the favourite free daily email for hundreds of thousands of women around the globe about fashion,...

The British Museum watch collection is unsurpassed anywhere in the world, and tells the story of the watch which spans an incredible 500 years. Within the collection are examples ranging...

So would you like to live your very own Goddess experience? Whatever kind of Goddess you are, you're sure to find a little inspiration on every page of this beautifully...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**From the star of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life, a riveting, inspiring memoir. Julia Haart tells the story of her extraordinary journey, from leaving an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community...

The sumptuous soft-cover edition of The Goddess Guide-the bestselling style bible Gisele Scanlon has picked out the best bits from her personal diary, address book and fashion contacts to reveal...

The sumptuous soft-cover edition of The Goddess Guide-the bestselling style bible Gisele Scanlon has picked out the best bits from her personal diary, address book and fashion contacts to reveal...

UNSEEN VOGUE goes beyond the cliches and often repeated 'greatest hits' of fashion photography and tells a completely new story. Drawn from the archives of British Vogue, an immense resource...

'I hope that as you gaze upon my life in clothing, it will inspire you to develop, and celebrate, your own sense of style. I value my freedom to look...

Daphne Selfe has been photographed by Mario Testino, Nick Knight and David Bailey. She has modelled for Dolce and Gabbana, Red or Dead and high-street chains such as TK Maxx,...

Love, Tanya is the first book from YouTube sensation Tanya Burr.Hi everyone and welcome to Love, Tanya! This book is really close to my heart, because it's inspired by my...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK BY LOUISE PENTLAND. Aloha Sprinklerinos! Imagine you are in one of those glorious vintage shops where every surface is laden with...

You've seen Lauren on TV and on the red carpets; you've seen her lounging at home and striding into fashion meetings; you've seen her dressing for a casual day with...

Justine Picardie spent years puzzling over the truth about Coco Chanel, peeling away the accretions of romance and lies. Since its publication in 2010, hers has become the definitive Chanel...

Two Turtle Doves is the story of a life spent making things.Growing up in 1970s Suffolk in a crumbling giant of a house with wild, tangled gardens, Alex Monroe was...

This is the book that makeup fans have been waiting for - Bobbi Brown's twenty-five-plus years of makeup styling experience distilled into one complete, gorgeous book. Bobbi looks at everything...

Top young fashion designer Luella Bartley celebrates English style and explains how to acquire it. What makes English girls the coolest in the world? What is the English style which...

Pippa O'Connor's easy style and approachability have won her a huge and loyal following. Now Pippa shares her top tips and insights for how to live well, look good and...

Your teenage years are the most emotionally charged of your life. Your body is developing at a rapid pace, your skin changes from day-to-day and your hormones are raging. Everything...

'I'm a total product junkie and Beaut.ie is always the first port-of-call when I need a make-up recommendation'Amy Huberman Do you ever wonder why you leave a shop with a...

Style supremo and every woman's best friend, Gok Wan knows how important it is for a woman to look and feel her best. In his fantastic new style bible Gok...

Scientists have concluded that 90 percent of men shave at least once a day. That works out at a colossal twenty thousand shaves, or five months in front of the...

Sartorial superstar Gok Wan from TV's How to Look Good Naked is every girl's favourite style guru and confidence booster. His fantastic new guide has all the advice and inspiration...

Betty Halbreich is a true original. Now in her eighties, she has spent nearly forty years at the luxury store Bergdorf Goodman, working with socialites, stars and ordinary women. She...

If you worry about the food you eat then you should worry about what you put on your skin - the chemicals in cosmetics are absorbed into the bloodstream, and...

There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad's Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together...

Trevor Sorbie has been the recipient of over 20 awards during his career. His techniques are now part of everyday salon practice. This book is a photographic compilation of Trevor's...

How you dress matters. What you wear affects your mood, how you feel about yourself and how others think about you. As an Ivy League educated therapist, publicist, former model...

The incredibly popular Daily Mail column, 'Confessions of a Fashionista', feeds its hungry readers snippets of a life in the glittering yet deranged world of fashion. Now its anonymous author...

'For me, the word "bloom" encapsulates the idea that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. It's a word that hints at becoming who you are meant...

Numerous designers have pioneered cutting-edge garments and collections throughout the evolution of fashion. But all too often a lack of obvious fit or purpose has been mistaken for a lack...