5 Books to read for a peek into the fashion industry

Tarandip Kaur

10 Jun 2014

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:59

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Deluxe by Dana Thomas
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#GirlBoss by Sophie Amoruso
If you looking for an extra kick in the right direction then Sophie Amoruso’s (founder of Nasty Gal) sassy manifesto offers ambitious young women an inspirational tale of going from bottom to the very top of the ladder. The biggest takeaway though lies in active perseverance and holding on to a strong spirit.
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Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington
Grace Coddington, often seen at front rows with her distinctive ginger head poof, has a wealth of knowledge under her belt. Whilst noting the changes that have occurred in the fashion industry during her time, Coddington succinctly offers up an intimate tale of her successes throughout her years in the industry alongside adorable drawings.
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It by Alexa Chung
When the sweetheart of the fashion world delivers a memoir, you have to pick it up and read it – it’s the only right of path. Other than being a muse to Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld, Alexa Chung is better known as the girl behind the Alexa bag by Mulberry. The book covers all aspects of her life, from personal writings to photographs – it’s almost like taking a peek into her wardrobe, except it’s thoughtfully delivered in prose.
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The Vogue Factor by Kirstie Clements
Although Kirstie Clements was fired from her job as an Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia after 25 years, her tell-all tale of life behind the scenes through her remarkable journey from assistant to Editor-in-Chief is beyond inspiring. Hint: It requires a lot of hustling and networking in the right crowd, although an amazing personality plays a big part too.

If you want to work in fashion or just a huge fashion lover, then these are the books you’ll need to make it big.

Breaking into the fashion industry is no easy feat. The industry resembles a tall ivory tower that blocks out everyone else except the lucky few who claw their way through the distractions and ultimately land their dream job. Trust us though; a job in the fashion industry is not as cushy as it sounds, every role requires sheer dedication, sweat, blood and tears. But at the end of the day, the experience is quite the thrill and makes up for the breaking back, muscle aches and late nights.

We’ve selected the top 5 titles that offer a unique insight into one of the most competitive industries and with this in your arsenal, you’ll be one step closer to nailing that interview!

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