Five Fashion Books to Keep Up with Style Trends

A roundup of five fashion books published in 2023 explores diverse aspects of the industry. Alberto Improda's 'La rotta dei brand' (Editions Mincione, Brussels, 150 pp., €13) examines brand roles in a 'liquid society' drawing on Adam Smith, Jeremy Rifkin, and Zygmunt Bauman. 'I ciliegi in fiore. Visti dai grandi maestri della stampa giapponese' by Anne Sefrioui (L'ippocampo edizioni, Milan, 112 pp., €22) is a leporello featuring 70 plates of cherry blossoms by Hokusai, Hiroshige, Keibun, Bairei, and Hasui, with a fabric cover and technical booklet. 'Andrea Odicini' by Sofia Gnoli and Gianni Rizzotti (Rizzoli, Milan, 160 pp., €65) is a coffee-table book showcasing over 100 large-format photos of the couturier's work, focusing on his Genoa atelier. 'Il mondo secondo Christian Dior' (L'ippocampo edizioni, Milan, 176 pp., €15) compiles drawings and reflections from the founder, whose first collection debuted on February 12, 1947. 'Chanel. Il libro che trasforma il mondo di Chanel in un'opera d'arte' by Emma Baxter-Wright (24 ORE Cultura, Milan, 120 pp., €21) presents 55 illustrations with removable prints and short texts on iconic motifs like the Breton shirt, little black dress, and Chanel No. 5.