Books, to read but today above all to wear: here is the coolest accessory of the moment

In a world where social media dominates relationships and interactions, the books they have undergone a fascinating transformation. Once objects of learning or entertainment, they are now the accessory par excellence, also spotted at next season’s fashion shows: one status symbola statement of taste and a tool for personal expression.

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Books, the new bags (?)

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Reese Witherspoon. Getty photo.

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Let’s reflect: there is no better way to do it a style statement than sitting in a bar à la page with an open book, a perfectly matching dress and a cappuccino in hand. But let’s still be realistic: here it’s as much about taking care of the image as it is about (actually) reading. In any case it is clear that books have become like a designer bag. They signal taste, individuality and sophistication. And do you know why?

Why reading itself has become a luxurysomething increasingly difficult to afford in a digital-first world. Reading means giving up endless scrolling and dedicating time to something slow and meaningful. This act is intrinsically defining in a culture that values ​​speed, productivity and multitasking. The brands are there
careful. The Summer Book Club by Miu Miu (which celebrates never-forgotten revolutionary writings in June), for example, skillfully marries the charm of high fashion with the intellectual elegance of book culture.

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Miu Miu Summer Reads books. Getty photo.

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And then the rise of BookToka “room” for reading enthusiasts in the TikTok multiverse where Gen Z’s love for books becomes a community, even determining literary sales in the real world, demonstrating the power of this trend. So. the rise of books as the ultimate fashion accessory reflects the desire of those under 30 for authenticity and self-expression in an increasingly digital age. It’s not just about looks, it’s a lifestyle.

Trendy books

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Books, fashion and celebrities

In the fashion universe already an article by New York Times Meanwhile, he was talking about 2022 book stylist, that is to say figures specialized in coordinating books with put. It is assumed that several celebs have hired them, from the Hadid sisters to Jacob Elordi up to Sarah Jessica Parker spotted on the set of And Just Like That 3 with a magenta dress and a book in his hands.

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Beautiful Hadid. Getty photo.

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Books will be the new Fendi Baguettes? Meanwhile, if Carrie Bradshaw “wears” it, the fashionable die is cast. Today, as we said, the question no longer concerns just being cool but be perceived as witty. Showing yourself with a book is an immediate affirmation of culture.

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Jacob Elordi. Getty photo.

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Infusing intellect into aesthetics enhances appeal in general. Will including books in your wardrobe bridge the gap between fashion and substance? What is certain is that fashion system and literature, have never been so close. Meanwhile we played at being book stylists. Below are seven book & look combinations. Start filling your wardrobe and bookcase.

1.Total black + white cover book

16Arlington AutumnWinter 2024. Photo Launchmetrics.

16Arlington Autumn-Winter 2024. Photo Launchmetrics.

Isidore Montag

Extreme minimalism calls the other side of basic. A put black from head to toe goes great with a book with a contrasting cover, but still essential.

A saint from Texas

Edmind White, Ed. Playground

Bone. Dogs dream too

Michele Serra, ed. Feltrinelli

My killer

Daniel Pennac, ed. Feltrinelli

2.Gold + book with grey/silver cover

Dior Haute Couture AutumnWinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Dior Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

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Even in this case the contrast wins, in this case between two metals. A book with an Argentinian cover is perfect with a gold dress, and vice versa.

Black Heart

Silvia Avallone, ed. Rizzoli

Babel. An arcane story

RF Kuang, ed. Mondadori

Tell me about yourself

Chiara Gamberale, ed. Einaudi

3.Tartan + book with single color cover

Helmut Lang AutumnWinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Helmut Lang Autumn-Winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

Daniele Oberrauch

With tartan better not to overdo it and choose as an “accessory” a book with a single-coloured cover in accordance with the shade of the Scottish pattern.

The life of Arsen’ev

Ivan A. Bunin, ed. Medhelan

At my father’s court

Isaac Bashevis Singer, ed. Adelphi

The forest of twisted trees

Jennifer Radulovic, ed. Mursia

3.Candy + book with cover with pastel details

Yanina Couture AutumnWinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Yanina Couture Autumn-Winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

Daniele Oberrauch

To make a sugary look even more delicious, increase lashes of pastel colors. Elle Woods would approve.

What it feels like

Sophie Kinsella, ed. Mondadori

Cher. The Memoir starts first

Cher, ed. HarperCollins

Give me a thousand kisses

Tillie Cole, ed. Always Publishing

4.Navy + book with vitamin cover

Sandy Liang AutumnWinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Sandy Liang Autumn-Winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

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With nuance with the flavor of the sea, in our opinion they are perfect volumes in bright shades and vitamins (from yellow downwards). Of sun and blue.

IQ

Joe Ide, ed. SEM

Broken Plates

Esther Bondì, Giulio Perrone Editore

For a fraction of a second. The Incredible Life of Eadweard Muybridge

Guy Delisle, ed. Rizzoli

5. Folk + book with patterned cover

Anna Sui. Autumnwinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Anna Sui. Autumn-winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

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If more is less (in this case), let’s dare: a folk look, with DNA peace & lovecan match (why not?) with a book with a designed cover. It just takes imagination.

Louise

Paola Jacobbi, ed. Sonzogno

Amelia

Anna Burns, ed. Keller

Among a million frogs and butterflies

Concita De Gregorio, Beatrice Alemagna, ed. Feltrinelli

6. Monochrome + book with tone-on-tone cover

Jacquemus Autumn/Winter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Jacquemus Autumn-Winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

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If you opt for a single color from head to toe, continuing in this style is a good thing. So we match the chosen nuance with the cover of our book.

A plane without her

Michel Bussi, ed. and/or

The little girl in the red coat

Kate Hamer, ed. Einaudi

Meow. The mysterious world of cats

Lili Sohn, Jessica Serra, ed. Carocci

7. Denim + book with pop cover

Fendi. Autumnwinter 202425. Photo Launchmetrics.

Fendi. Autumn-winter 2024/25. Photo Launchmetrics.

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There is no boss in the world more pop than denim. So, in this case, the look/style book equation goes without saying.

Little Book of Paris Style: The Fashion Story of the Iconic City: 2

Aloïs Guinot, ed. English

Good to Great. How to overcome mediocrity and achieve excellence

Jim Collins, ed. Mondadori

Happy Place

Emily Henry, ed. English

Source: Vanity Fair

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