For your home or for someone special, these should be on everyone’s wish list…
I am obsessed with design books. They’re fab inspiration, and when strewn around the house or office, make fab accessories. Don’t you feel more fashionable when surrounded by all the greats? Like environmental osmosis or something. Here are some new and notable editions that would make a fantastic addition to anyone’s (ahem, my) collection:
Louis Vuitton || Gucci || Christian Louboutin
Martyn Lawrence-Bullard || Jan Showers || Celerie Kemble
Alexander McQueen || Vogue: The Covers || Carine Roitfeld*
Marisa Berenson || Hotel Il Pellicano || Halston
I’ve already picked up four of these, and put the others on my wish list. Any books on your list this gift giving season?
Want more books? Check out an oldie but goodie on great design books, by color.
** And don’t forget to enter the small shop giveaway for a vintage Chanel ad! **
*If you’re not familiar with Carine Roitfeld, she’s the mastermind behind French Vogue, has worked with photographer Mario Testino, is credited for having launched Tom Ford’s career at Gucci, and has been called “the ideal French woman” by Karl Lagerfield. Definitely a brain I’d like to pick…
Caterine says
I am adding the Interior Books to my list now. Christmas is coming up so yay for us! :)
Caterine
Emily | Recently says
The Alexander McQueen book gives me heart palpitations. Also, think I’ll purchase the Jan Showers book just for the cover. Instant coffee table chic!
that girl says
Yah I pretty much ripped off the book jacket immediately. The pattern is adorable!
Chelsea says
I’m headed over to Amazon right now. I love coffee table books…love! xo
Grace - stripes & sequins says
oh yes… want all of these! No new books for a while… This season, I’ve bought Design Sponge, The Domino book, Kelly Wearstler’s book, and Martha Stewart’s Holiday Crafts! The coffee table pile just keeps getting larger..
Lily says
I want them all !! A few in particular will be making their way onto my holiday wish list and would make fabulous gifts as well !! Which books did you buy?
xxLily
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that girl says
I got the Gucci, Jan Showers, Alexander McQueen and Halston!
elizabeth says
Basically all I get for Christmas are design coffee table books – I have these on my list and also Hot Afro (African interiors), The New Bespoke (Frank Roop), Interiors: Australia and New Zealand, Traditional Now (David Kleinberg), and Katie Ridder Rooms…yay Christmas!
-e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)
karlita Borrego says
I want the Martin Lawrence-Bullard one, Celerie Kemble’s and the Emily Post Etiquette… all arond my home.. beautiful post!
Lonely Wife Project says
Black and White is so on my list! Books make the perfect gift. That’s what I usually ask for.
victoria | vmac+cheese says
The cover of the Jan Showers book is so great! I have a bagillion design books on my wish list, which I’m always adding to in Amazon. I’m dying for the Tom Ford book (after you mentioned it on MBG), and there are also a couple illustration/history books discussing costume and fashion throughout the centuries that I think look really interesting. Hoping I either get them or a gift certificate so that they can all be mine.
Neda says
I’m the same~ obsessed with design books and am running out of cute places to store them! On my wish list: Italian Touch, Lanvin and YSL Style Style Style. :)
Ann says
Such good choices! The Carine Roitfeld is definitely on my list! I’m adding Halston now and as I saw the McQueen exhibit this summer (but didn’t want to carry the book) I need to put it back on my list also! Oh, and I forgot about Martha!
Sharon@house50blog.com says
Celerie Kemble and Jan Showers! And, I’ll bet The Making of Gucci is fascinating. Let me know if, in your opinion (I trust), it is a worthy buy. I may just add that to my list as well!
Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says
What a great collection of books! Quite a few of these babies are going on my list, namely the Jan Showers, Gucci & Loub ones :) xoxo
tobe | because it's awesome says
thanks for these! we will have one serious bookshelf in the new house that i need some good reads for. obvs anything you suggest will be perfect!
Nichole @ Parlour says
I can’t even tell you how many of those are on my “must get” list!
Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says
love design books…and books ALWAYS make such great gifts! i am so intrigued by the 70s books… must check out asap! :) xoxoxo brynn
Lauren says
oh my goodness, so much to pick from!
Christina says
So glad you made this list. I just purchased the Celerie on and can’t wait for it to come in the mail.
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These are all nice books! We want to have some of these for Christmas.
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kristina@beancakes says
erika ~ ah! i love all of these gorgeously stylish covers! thanks for the reminder that i need to stock up on a few!!
xx ~ k
Lisa says
Erika!!! I love love love your posts!!!!! I am always soooo excited to check in every morning!! I need at least 2 of these books for christmas LOL. We have similar taste
Tamra - walks with Bella says
My wish list is filled with books and the Louboutin one is at the top! I picked up the McQueen book at the Met exhibit, but I’ll need to add the rest to my list! thanks!
Punctuation Mark says
i’ve been eying the black and white book for the longest time!
Colleen / Inspired to Share says
OK now I want the Carine Roitfeld one! And those 70’s style books!! Thanks for the round-up!