Reading fashion

 Enjoy the stories of designers, challenge your own style, and even become an entrepreneur. All in must-read books.

Books, whether printed or electronic, are a tremendous learning opportunity. If you're a bookworm and find the world of fashion inspiring, we've put together a roundup of some classic publications or must-read new releases.

Style and power

Renowned Mexican fashion personality Lucy Lara, who has collaborated with Intermoda on several occasions, has a number of publications worth a closer look. In addition to being a consultant, journalist, advisor, and editor, Lara has dedicated a good part of her life to publishing books, including "Style and Power." Originally published in 2019, this book offers readers the opportunity to build a functional wardrobe, but also inspires them to break the rules.

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Fashion: The Definitive Visual History

Hardcover and hundreds of colorful pages filled with incredible garments and interesting facts. Published in late 2024, this book celebrates more than 3,000 years of fashion history, offering a review that begins with fabrics from ancient times and continues to a modern era filled with experimentation. Additionally, it includes an analysis of the styles of each generation and even quotes from iconic figures and designers throughout time.

A look here.

Sustainable fashion

A digestible and optimistic read about small (and large) actions we can take in our daily lives to achieve a better world through our fashion-related consumption habits. Using playful language, the authors invite readers to explore different ideas for recycling with style, cleaning out their closets to transform, or swapping or repairing clothes. Yes, the world needs to produce less, and this book is here to help.

Details here.

Let's read.