Fashion Books for Summer 2026: From Ralph Lauren to Acne Studios

For the summer of 2026, there’s an exciting lineup of fashion books to check out. One standout is 'Ralph Lauren Catwalk: The Complete Collections' by Bridget Foley, which features over 1,300 stunning images of the designer's runway moments, published by Thames & Hudson. Another great pick is 'The Antwerp Six', edited by Kaat Debo, Geert Bruloot, and Romy Cockx, showcasing innovative Belgian designers like Walter Van Beirendonck and Ann Demeulemeester, tied to a MoMu exhibition in Antwerp. On June 17, Acne Studios will release 'Acne Paper Issue 21, Autoportrait' for their 30th anniversary. In July, look out for Robin Givhan’s paperback biography of Virgil Abloh, 'Make It Ours', and Carlijn Jacobs’ 'Making Faces', featuring kids with painted faces. Plus, Valentino is putting out a limited-edition book, 'Specula Mundi', with only 1,500 copies, capturing Alessandro Michele's haute couture show through Mark Borthwick’s lens.