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Christmas gift ideas: the 10 best and most fun fashion books of 2018

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A photo of model Kate Moss from the book Kate by Mario Sorrenti and Dennis Freedman. Photo: Mario Sorrenti

Whether you’re looking for a coffee table tome with stunning photography, a compendium of the history of sneakers, or a riotous novel sending up the world of glossy magazines, the fashion world released a book for you – or a friend – in 2018.

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We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best and most fun to read. And if you thought you’d seen every possible photo of Kate Moss, think again.

AdR Book: Beyond Fashion

by Anna dello Russo

Phaidon

Anna dello Russo – the long-time fashion editor famous for her eccentric sense of style and a collection of designer clothing so extensive she kept a separate apartment just to store it – has created a “book” that’s as original as she is.

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More like a three-dimensional cabinet of curiosities, the book includes dello Russo’s autobiographical diary (complete with photos and personal memorabilia), a sticker album of her most iconic looks, her “commandments” for navigating fashion week and other occasions, pop-up illustrations, and a scrapbook of her career highlights.

Cover of AdR Book: Beyond Fashion by Anna dello Russo
Cover of AdR Book: Beyond Fashion by Anna dello Russo
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