20 Fashionable Coffee Table Books to Gift This Holiday Season

Photographer Cathleen Naundorf gives readers a rare glimpse into Chanel’s elaborate haute couture collections.

When it comes to capturing street style, Bill Cunningham was one of the best. The photographer worked for the New York Times from 1978 up until his death in 2016. Just as the cover depicts, he was often spotted riding around New York on his bicycle, camera in-hand.

Alexander McQueen’s reputation proceeds him and this book is the perfect tribute to the late designer’s career. It was published in accordance with the designer’s exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011.

Vogue has released many a coffee table book at this point, but this one explores the iconic magazine decade by decade.

Aptly named Drop, this book explores streetwear culture and the unrelenting hype of brands like Supreme, Anti Social Social Club and Off-White.

This book catalogues the decade Ford spent working with Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci from 1994 to 2004.

Where’s Waldo is fun but Where’s Karl is on a whole other level. Try to spot the iconic Chanel director in a series of illustrations that include everything from the annual Met Gala to the beaches of Tulum.

Award-winning handbag designer Monica Botkier creates an ode to her favourite accessory in this beautiful book which features the creations of designers like Hérmes and Celine.

This hardback features stunning imagery that spans creative director Grace Coddington’s first 30 years at Vogue. Coddington’s impeccable styling transformed her into something of a legend, making this book a must-have.

Released last year, this book was put together in celebration of the magazine’s 150th anniversary. Ordered chronologically, Harper’s dives deep into their archives to take you through the history of the publication.

This book makes a beautiful gift for someone obsessed with the history of fashion. From togas to top hats, it’s pretty much a fashion encyclopedia.

If the previous book looked to fashion’s past, this book looks to fashion’s future. Edited by i-D creator, Terry Jones, the two-volume compilation is full of colourful imagery and up-and-coming brands.

With interviews from the likes of Virgil Abloh and Serena Williams, this is the perfect gift for the sneakerhead in your life.

This tome on Alaïa celebrates the brand’s history, featuring images of its best haute-couture gowns and excerpts from the designer’s closest friends.

Roger Vivier is known for his incredible bags and shoes and this book showcases the best of his work. Fashion bloggers and tastemakers provide refreshing commentary on his classic designs.

This book features the beautiful illustrations of Megan Hess as she takes the reader through 100 of the most quintessential moments in Chanel’s history.

This book focuses on Italy’s impact on the fashion industry and beyond at the end of the 20th century.

Audrey Hepburn needs no introduction as one of fashion’s greatest icons. This book, which takes you through the star’s life and career, makes the perfect gift.

In this handbook, Dior teaches every reader the three fundamentals of fashion: simplicity, grooming and good taste.

This book presents the Royal Ontario Museum’s collection of Christian Dior couture from 1947 to 1957.