The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire, Francesca Cartier Brickell
As told by the great-granddaughter of Cartier’s founding brothers, this memoir charts the fascinating backstory behind the jewellery empire. Brickell, who was given exclusive access to the family’s long-lost archives, weaves a tale of intrigue, suspense and glamour that is filled with sage business advice offering a fantastic insight into the jewellery industry. Kinokuniya
The Vanity Fair Diaries, Tina Brown
After helming Vanity Fair for eight years, Tina Brown is not short of eyebrow-raising anecdotes of the New York social scene of the 1980s and she definitely doesn’t hold back on the gossip. Brown is known to have revived the once ailing Vanity Fair magazine into one of the most revered American glossy publications of its time. The memoir also provided an intimate account of how Brown, an Englishwoman, made a new home in a new country and raised a family amidst leading the editorial team. Kinokuniya
Fashion Climbing, Bill Cunningham
One of the most loved fashion photographers, Cunningham’s memoir is a testament to his love for fashion and his dedication to preserving the beauty he sees in the outfits of the people he captures through his lens. Published posthumously, Fashion Climbing is a first-hand account of how Cunningham had his start as a hat maker, crafting avant-garde designs for socialites in the 1930 and 1940s. Later in his life, he was often seen snapping street style on his bicycle around New York City and became an unlikely cultural icon among the fashion set. Kinokuniya
The Glossy Years: Magazines, Museums and Selective Memories, Nicholas Coleridge
The former head of Condé Nast spent over 30 years at the publishers, bringing a witty, exposing and hilarious account of the glam and glitz of the publishing world. This memoir comes with plenty of insight into the changing world of publishing and the intricacies that go behind the making of a glossy magazine. Kinokuniya
Clothes…And Other Things That Matter, Alexandra Shulman
The former editor-in-chief of British Vogue pens an intimate and witty memoir focusing on the pieces of clothing that highlight different moments in her life. From the little black dress to what it’s like wearing a bikini in your fifties, Shulman’s writings uncover the meanings behind our clothes and the stories we associate with them. Kinokuniya
The Chiffon Trenches, André Leon Talley
The late Talley spent hours flipping the pages of Vogue as a young boy, he later went on to become a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion as the former editor-at-large at US Vogue. This memoir touches on his experiences dealing with racism and homophobia in the industry, all with a touch of sass and unparalleled wit. Kinokuniya
The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed, Sarah Gay Forden
If you like crime thrillers with plenty of glamour, this one is for you. The true-crime story follows the murder of Gucci’s heir, Maurizio Gucci. If you’ve watched the film starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, you’d know the colourful characters to expect from this thriller that seeks to uncover the story behind the family business and the scandal behind it. Kinokuniya
A Visible Man: A Memoir, Edward Enninful
Released on 6th September, the current editor-in-chief of British Vogue pens a memoir of his journey to the most sought-after seat in the fashion industry. Enninful, who is the first Black editorial head at the publication, is known as one of the most important changemakers in the industry, bringing in a more inclusive and diverse representation in Vogue’s content. Kinokuniya
