The only type of bible I’ll read.

I bought a new book today. Mitchell Oakley Smith’s ‘Fashion’ showcases the dynamic and influential fashion designers from Australia and New Zealand. He has profiled 70 of the most exciting creators from both countries – both high and low end fashion from the likes of Zimmermann and Arnsdorf to Romance was Born and Something Else.

I always find these books fascinating and I love reading about designers and how they got to where they are now. Australia and New Zealand are becoming more and more influential in the fashion industry and it’s not hard to see why. In most stores the book retails for around $80.00 — of course, all fashion-related books are expensive. However Amazon.com has always got second-hand options or cheaper new versions so check it out.

Also, check out Oyster mag’s online interview with Smith himself to read more about the book.

MITCHELL OAKLEY SMITH

 

You want the Selby in your Place.

 

One of my best friends bought me a book for christmas. This book turned out to be (one of) my favourite presents. ‘The Selby is in your Place’ was written by Todd Selby, former fashion photographer for the likes of Vogue Paris and New York Times Magazine.

Basically, he has gone around to what he calls ‘interesting people’s homes’ and taken photos of them hanging out.

Rad. He looked around their homes and took pictures of cool stuff they owned — then he also made illustrations of them and some of their favourite possessions. The book contains over forty people (Karl Lagerfeld, Helena Christensen, Faris Badwan, Christian Louboutin) and are located in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Las Angeles and Sydney.

The images and interviews were initially posted on his website, TheSelby.com, and the book is a collection of his favourite visits. It’s fun to read, and it has stickers. STICKERS. You can’t say no to a book that has stickers. So get your bestfriend to buy you a copy. Or if you don’t have any friends, buy it for yourself. Amazon.com has copies from $23.00!!!

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