Fashion books of the moment: Ann Demeulemeester, Christian Dior, H&M

Ann Demeulemeester 

With an introduction by Patti Smith, this book sees the Belgian designer examine her own career, exploring her dark and edgy work at the helm of her namesake label through 1,000 photographs and illustrations. The hardcover volume comes in a matching black slipcase and will go on sale in November for $100.

Christian Dior

Published this October, « Monsieur Dior: Once Upon a Time, » Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni’s latest work examines the ten years the French designer spent at his fashion house. The 150 photographs include work by some of the 20th century’s biggest names including Cecil Beaton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Lord Snowdon. Released this month, the book is available for $70. 

H&M 

To celebrate a decade of designer collaborations the Swedish high street fashion label has released a new book titled « The First Ten Years. » The fashion tome dedicates a chapter to each of the 14 collections worked on with design luminaries including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Lanvin and Versace. The book will sell for €29.99 with 25 percent of sales going to UNICEF when it hits select H&M stores on November 6.