7 great books to learn fashion | What to read | Justine Leconte

[@xueyanli9908]

Your videos make me see how a fashion designer is close to my life and open the door to the world of design by showing how a designer sees this world. So much thanks.

[@Zarouge]

I just worked as an assistant stylist on a shoot for Interview Magazine!!! To hear you mention them as one of your favourites really makes me proud. Love you Justine! x

[@greencatwithaball]

Your videos are soo well thought through! Every piece of information is precise. That shows, your respectful attitude towards wievers, by respecting both our time and intelect. Thank you Justine:)

[@alisakatharina8085]

I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago and have been following it/you ever since. I have to say, you are already one of my favorite fashion channels. I recently saw the documentary "The True Cost" (definitely a must see for everyone, even if not involved in the fashion industry. I am sure you've seen it) and realized how tired I am of the endless hauls and piles of new clothes here on You Tube. Keep up the great work, teaching people what real sustainable fashion is! Greetings from Cologne

[@eizhowa]

I really like "How to Dress for Success" by Edith Head (1967), and "Orchids on Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You Have", by Marjorie Hillis (1937), which has a great chapter on capsule wardrobing before capsule wardrobes was a thing. I find them very inspiring, even though I dress in modern clothes.

[@justineleconte]

+eizhowa thanks for sharing 🤗

[@nhpocahontas]

How did I miss this video? It is priceless. I have wanted to design clothing since I was a child. You have inspired me to at least create clothes for myself. Off to collect books!!

[@pkaboo7832]

I am brand new to your channel, but stumbled upon it, and am delighted! I looked at the books you were showing, and over the years, I had constructed such myself. Not nearly as nice. Because I couldn't find the one book that had the things that I wanted. I photocopied many books and magazines, and put the pages together myself so that I had it for reference. I absolutely delighted in what you showed us!

[@justineleconte]

+Pamela Kihlstrand great idea, very creative! 👏

[@annieburgos805]

Thank you for all the work that you do on your channel. I know it involves more than just sitting in front of a camera and hitting upload. I find your channel engaging, so smart, inspirational, informative, challenging and most of all entertaining. Love it!! 💕

[@justineleconte]

+Annie Burgos thank youuuu for your kind comment. Comments like that are so motivating 😊

[@nesrinefashionillustration6988]

A thousand thanks for the book choice especially the fashionpedia and the art of manipulating fabric.. It's exactly what i am searching for.. Thank you!! Good luck

[@blackkingdomraminta]

Hi, Justine! Thank you for the suggestions, I now really want the Fashionpedia!:D And I must agree on the Fabric Manipulation book - it's a great recource for inspiration. I also have a few on my own suggestions, like a a book called Clothing Technology by a German publisher Lehrmittel. It is not an easy book and quite "dry", however, for a designer working in the industry it's a must! It has everything anyone could think of: a thorough descriptions of fibers (it even describes burning tests for each one!), fabrics (thoroughly explained how they are woven, knitted, different types of knits and wovens and everything is illustrated), types of seams with standard markings, not to mention sewing machines, dyeing pocesses, illustrated dictionary of clothing, a little bit of history of fashion...basically anything! Another one I would highly recommend is Fabric for Fashion by a publisher Laurence King. It is great for those still learning about different fabrics because you can actually touch them as the book has swatches in it.

[@justineleconte]

+Raminta Razgutė I own the book named "clothing technology" but it's in German so I didn't want to recommend it here - didn't think it might also exist in English 😅. Definitely a good one for the industry.

[@blackkingdomraminta]

Yes, it actually does exist in English!

[@andreaandrea6716]

Raminta Razgutė Thank you!!

[@michellegonthier460]

Thank you Justine for sharing those book Ideas. I've got three from 1029 and one from the 1980's. They are great for looking at fashion from a time past. Thank you for the book Ideas.

[@pollydolly9723]

The ads in magazines are my favourite part too Justine! Since my first Seventeen magazine when I was 12, it was the ads that attracted my attention - not knowing how styled they were, I felt it gave me the 'real' girl experience.

[@ilkimmerve]

Have you made a video on fashion illustration books? If not that would be much appreciated! Love your work!

[@GlamgranolageekBlog]

I keep How To Be Parisian by my coffee drinkin chair for inspiration! I also started cutting my own hair because of that book and I have never loved it so much! Will have to check out some of the other books! Thanks Justine xox bisous!

[@justineleconte]

+Glam Granola Geek merci 😉

[@marilynsitaker4198]

I think this is one of my favorites, Justine! I love the history of fashion, sewing technique, and costuming for the theater. This reading list is a fun one!

[@justineleconte]

+Marilyn Sitaker thanks!

[@andreaandrea6716]

Oh, Jesus... Justine, you are THE BEST; "...my locker looked as if I had killed teddy bears." !!!!!!!

[@samivyharold]

You are a treasure! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@justineleconte]

+Lisa Culver thank you 😘

[@laurahills6109]

Excellent, as always, Justine. You offer us the perfect combination of style and substance. Very grateful for your videos.

[@MB-te4ze]

I am trying to become a fashion designer on my own without going to college since I have no time for that and start my own fashion line soon (hopefully). And you are such an inspiration Justine. Thank you so much for making great videos! :)

[@justineleconte]

+Marjan Biria good luck! 🤗

[@MB-te4ze]

Thank you so much!!

[@mmmmmmolly]

"How to be parisian" was how i discovered your channel :) one of your videos was recommended under one i watched with Caroline de maigret after reading the book and looking for french style videos. i also love Garance Dore's book "Love, Style, Life". and I'm very happy i discovered your channel 😊

[@annies1781]

So excited Justine We are travelling to Paris next week from NZ Thanks to your videos I hope I have packed the correct clothes. No 3 inch heels for me or exercise gear ⚜️

[@EricaShand]

I always walk away from your videos having learned something new and interesting. Thank you!

[@IndigoHazelnut]

I just LOVE your channel! You're refreshing to watch, the videos are always loaded with knowledge and inspiration and I love your laugh :) Thank you so much!!Much love, Daniela

[@kaleidoscopeallie]

Merci!! I really enjoy and apreciate the way you structure and deliver your videos. They are informative, enjoyable, amusing and well thought out. I can't quite put my finger on how to describe it but I have quite much Virgo in me and like to study things before I hop into a project so that my energy and the way I go about it is as efficient as possible. Something about your videos really pleases this part of me :D I will be adding several of these books to my wish list!

[@opalqueen21]

Dear so nice of you to make this video for viewers. This information was much needed for me and I am really thankful to you. Beat wishes to you. Lots of love from India.

[@vannaxxxx]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions! Your videos are always helpful! Could you recommend me a book about the relation between fashion and identy, and about how the way we dress speaks about us even if we don't want to.

[@fatimahabdulaziza7550]

You simply can not make a bad video 💖🌹 Thank you.

[@justineleconte]

+Fatimah a.a that's very sweet. I feel I am getting more comfortable in front of a camera but if you look at some of my early videos... They aren't exactly "good"... 😂

[@blocket1111]

they were!

[@adamartinez4995]

Maybe a little awkward but good nonetheless.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

I was going to write the same thought. You did it first. :) J'adore this channel.

[@FrenchGrey]

Please do some more videos on fashion related books ! Love your videos!

[@adub_from_253]

I've learned from and enjoyed EVERY SINGLE video that you've made, thank you!! Please don't stop!

[@jeyseanselvam2045]

Hi Justine, thank you for being the much needed help. I have been viewing all your "how to do fashion" videos and have learnt a lot. Is there any book where I can learn the fabrics, including how i can draw them like the ones in your how to draw fabric videos?. Thanks a lot.

[@monicac4856]

I loooove your videos. I don't only enjoy them, but I also learn from them. Merci beaucoup, Justine!!! 😊

[@orchid.11]

much awaited video.. thank you justine as always very informative and on point.. now i got to find some of the mentioned books ASAP.. you made my life a little easier .. much love

[@justineleconte]

+Orchid Sarkar happy if it helps 🤗

[@DansonforJoy]

As a book lover in general, I really enjoyed seeing your suggestions! Thank you for sharing. :) As a bit of playful, whimsical inspiration, I love the little book Style by Kate Spade. I laugh to think how I found it in the library as a teenager before I ever realized Kate Spade was a designer rather than an author. ;)

[@justineleconte]

+Danson for Joy thanks for the tip!

[@TheStefif]

this is the video I didn't know I needed! thank you so much! btw you have beautiful hands!

[@justineleconte]

+TheStefif oh thanks! 😊

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Excellent! Thank you so much, it's always nice to hear someone​ recommend books to you, especially from someone who think they are a good read. So glad I found your channel! Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N

[@maudrandall9290]

The Way She Wears It by Dallas Shaw is just fun and inspirational

[@rockoramadevil]

That nail polish 😍hope it's Chanel rouge noir as I just ordered it

[@MrDrelitus]

Love your videos because they always feel very honest. I mean, it's noticeable that you have been interested in fashion for some time and accumulated a lot of information. Sorry for my (poor) english ;) Thank you!

[@sarahleach9997]

I have studied fashion since I was young.i have been to fashion school studied history and costume design.i love these ideas and will look for these books.also I have a ton of french in my dna and I do alot of what you teach instinctively. but I must say I adore your videos and your intelligence in making it easier for the amercian woman.your free know lage is so very generous and you are my favorite on u tube.keep these videos coming..😘😘😍😎

[@justineleconte]

+Sarah Leach thank you so much! 🌷

[@normaspande3141]

Thank you for that! I have a granddaughter that is headed toward designing and the book you recommended Fashionpedia is now on its way to her.

[@justineleconte]

+Norma Spande it is a great present, she will no doubt love it! 👏

[@chamichami8766]

How sweet

[@jkgl5818]

I went to the Prada/Schiaparelli exhibit when it first came out to the MET a few years ago, and than they were selling the book in the MET clearence store for only five dolllars when I went again a few weeks ago! If you live in the area, the MET clearence store (which is a huge room under the Egyptian wing), sells old art books from one dollar on.

[@bettyzak2588]

I just found your channel and I cannot stop watching! So informative and interesting. And I love your accent, somehow it relaxes me:)

[@justineleconte]

+Beata Zakrzewska my accent is not voluntary but I'm glad you like it 😅😁

[@judith3303]

What a great video, again. I love fashion ads too and was surprised, that I call some of your mentioned books my own 😊 and of course international fashion magazines 💙 I love those earrings on you. What a fantastic video 💜

[@michellegonthier460]

My current read is a vintage book "the art of dressmaking published by Butterick Publishing Company in 1927 in New York, New York..

[@carolinewacker929]

Bücher wie diese mag ich besonders. Meine Favoriten: Ines de la Fressange la parisienne, dieses Buch hat Zeichnungen von ihr selbst drin und der Inhalt ist genau der den du in deinen Videos über Pariser Style beschreibst. Das zweite ist Eine Frage der Mode von Valeria Maniferto Fabianis. 20 Modeikonen die jeder kennt, mit Geschichte dazu und tollen Fotos.

[@marizacohen4008]

What a delight to have stumbled on your videos. You have great content, keep up the good work.

[@fici8890]

I love a good fashion book. Thank you for this video!

[@ivonneallen9836]

Thanks for the titles you mentioned. I hope to add them to my library soon! Great video!

[@shemarasamsudeen2443]

Hi Justine! Thank you for sharing your inspiration & resources for referencnce. Look forward for more insights from you,weekly! Best & hearty wishes from me! 😃 😃 😃

[@justineleconte]

+Shemara Samsudeen at the moment, it is even twice a week 😉🤗

[@fraupurzel]

Great books! I'm curios about the Parisian book for a long time, i think i will buy it know. I also want to have the historic fashion book.

[@justineleconte]

+fraupurzel they are both easy to read & well designed. Good choice.

[@Kellan1975]

Thank you Justine. The OK magazines fashion spin off (uk) is great and only £1.

[@gabrielaesslinger9909]

Thanks for the great video, Justine! I am trying sewing for the first time.

[@justineleconte]

+Gabriela Esslinger good luck! Great!

[@gabrielaesslinger9909]

Thanks to you and all your amazing advice. We shall see... this is difficult art.

[@KseniaSergeeva23]

Just requested some of them from a local library website , looking forward to reading them, thank you😊📕📗📘

[@justineleconte]

+Ksenia Sergeeva enjoy!

[@texasoutlook60]

Thank you Justine this was unique and fun. I have to admit that French fashion has intimidate me before I found your videos.

[@justineleconte]

+Texas outlook don't be intimidated! Every country has a specialty 😉

[@Queenread82]

This library lady thanks you for the recos to our catalogue!

[@kelkel90ful]

You are my favourite! So informative and likeable thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom on fashion I love your channel!!

[@Isabignon]

I love your videos! You deliver great content in a simple, smart and fun way!

[@zeldavenere6002]

I like seeing those earrings regularly. you wear them well

[@nikhilallenki943]

Great for a fashion starter like me I would like to see more videos like this including new fashion trends out in world ❤️ to have you online

[@MConcertPianoPlayer]

I love this list of books, and will definitely be getting more than one of them :) Great video as always!

[@tessk714]

I love watching your videos. Thank you for making them. You are inspiring and genuine:)

[@justineleconte]

+Tess K thank you 😘😘

[@kortneykempf562]

Can you make a video about the best swim styles for each body type? I'm an hourglass, and I want to know if a one piece would look better over a two-piece swim suit. I'm also a winter skin type, like you and I want a red one-piece bathing suit. Should I go for a brighter or darker red?

[@croitoriafaraformule]

I also loved FASHION The Ultimate Book, Of Costume and Style, published by DK, a big source of inspiration in fashion history.

[@justineleconte]

+Lorelei Tarlea thanks! Will look for it 🤗

[@steviewonders1314]

Merci Justine :)))))) I love every single one of your videos . Happy Easter ! Love from Melbourne

[@jeannetubeful]

Loooove your videos! Thank you so much for great and useful content Justine! Wish you a limitless inspiration for new videos ☺🌸🌸🌸

[@sahanaparveen4217]

Hi Justine! Loved the video..Can you make a video on youtube or make suggestions on your instagram of ebooks related to fashion, that would be extremely helpful! thanks♥️

[@robke200]

Hi Justine, I hope you're well! I stumbled upon your channel last week and I love the content you create! I'm a first-year bachelor student at the fashion academy of Antwerp, I have no sewing nor pattern making experience and unfortunately there aren't any dedicated classes in our curriculum (they have a 'find it out yourself' kind of approach). So I was wondering if you could recommend me some books concerning the art of pattern making and sewing. I'm sorry if you already have a film about this that I've missed, thanks in advance. Take care :)

[@ultravioletspirit]

i want the fashion pedia!

[@briesparrow4673]

I had absolutely no interest in fashion until I stumbled upon your videos 6 months ago, and no I'm considering buying books on fashion.

[@hildaelson4203]

On an unrelated note, you are so pretty in this video. I always think you are beautiful anyway, but I just really like the way you look in this video.

[@VathayYaing]

I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@sunsetandmoonlight5479]

Coucou Justine, loved your video as per usual !! ;) Also I wanted to ask you if you could recommend a french equivalent of the fashionpedia ? Thank you and see you soon in your future videos !

[@simplymilla]

I like the Nina Garcia's ones, "the black book of style" above all, also GREAT illustrations

[@justineleconte]

+simplymilla thank you, I heard of that one!

[@simplymilla]

Justine Leconte officiel also " the one hundred". Of course they are divulgative, not meant for professionals like you, but you have to check them out :-)

[@janainadublin1]

Hello Justine! I loved your video! ❤️️I really enjoy book recommendations.My favorite books about fashion; (I am a historian,that's why I study the history of fashion); anyway my recommendation is : "The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute -Fashion A History from the 18th to the 20th Century".And the other one is : " 100 Ideas That Changed Street Style" this book is really good also,covers everything from teenagers to hip hop to BCBG to Burlesque,Vintage. 😊

[@justineleconte]

+janaina foster thanks for your pro tips. I'll definitely check out those 2 books!

[@monicadokhanian9545]

I like your blog's I think you explain thing's very simple and easy to understand have a good weekend justine leconte

[@justineleconte]

+Monica Dokhanian same to you! And thanks 🤗

[@mickim5507]

Love your videos! I have to know, what is the lipstick you are wearing? Gorgeous!

[@Versatile7A]

I am sooo intrigued by your content and subscribed for life...you're amazing!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@justineleconte]

+Anushree Aggarwal for life? That's quite a commitment 😂 Thanks!

[@MedhaBahri]

Its so pleasing to watch your videos..very informative. .one more thing your smile is so true it touches my heart ..keep smiling and spreading love.. love you! :-*

[@justineleconte]

+Medha Bahri thank you Dear 😘

[@niftyniff1]

This channel has amazing content, thank you Justine!

[@justineleconte]

thanks!

[@jasperfash1962]

Really love this video a really good insight in fashion books👍🏻😊!!!

[@bethjones5154]

I used to read Color me beautiful and Mary Kay. Ok you guessed it I’m in my 60’s and an American. Some of the guidelines still are valid though.

[@featherwar1703]

Hey Justine. you have an amazing smile

[@mariamhemaily4767]

May you make a video about the most important fashion magazine that the fashion designer or a beginning fashion design student needs to, thank you. 😃

[@computertipsandtricks5293]

Plz upload a video on different poss of 10 heaD standing

[@katanamedina8718]

Me encanta como platicas es como si estuviera aquí en vivo 😋 eres muy sweet persone🙆😹 tus tips👍💛

[@kellytaylor7534]

Had most of those books! Yeah!

[@izabelscreation3840]

Thank u so much Justin for this big information . Love u Justin 😘😘😘😘

[@ashwinisingh9180]

Ma'am can you suggest some books techniques on leather accessories and garments

[@TheGreenNotebook]

Hi Justine! I'm a new subscriber and loving your videos! I'm really enjoying "How She Wears It" (The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Revealing Your Personal Style) by Dallas Shaw. It's got tons of photos and illustrations but serves more as an overall snapshot of all the components that make up one's style - as you said, a perfect book with a cup of tea. Thank you for all your insightful videos! xox Erin

[@EmpressOfDynaPurple]

I grew up with "Color me beautiful" by Carole Jackson and it's follower "Color me beautiful" by Mary Spillane. It's about color types, building capsule wardrobes, finding your style, make your appearance a statement... Even 30 years later it is still up to date because it's a classic! But I'm not very fond of their actual books since they're breaking their own guidelines just to please everyone...

[@user-qu7dr5cv3x]

Can u maybe make a video were you draw some different outfits ?♡

[@pilotrtc]

4:34 : "It looked like I killed Teddy Bears." Sooooo funny! I'm not sure you meant it to be but I was crying with laughter. You have a delightful style of speaking and presenting and I'm enjoying your videos so much!

[@CarlitaManuel]

Hi Justine, thank you very much for this video I find it very useful. :) I live in Paris and I am a Portuguese/ English speaker and I would like to know if there is a french book that is equivalent to the fashionpedia, to help with my french vocabulary. :)

[@olyalya6380]

always great videos, thank you Justine!

[@justineleconte]

+Olga Stadnik you're welcome!!

[@carmenschmidt5704]

Justine how about a video regarding how to dress a mature woman say 50 and up I also happen to be medium/olive complexion. Love and admire you

[@KseniyaAquila]

Many many thanks for your recommendation

[@TomaGonzalez]

Justine, what's a good book for a newbie to learn how to make your own patterns. Currently, I am copying my clothes, but I realize I need some technical knowledge in designing things like sleeves and armholes etc. Thanks!

[@justineleconte]

+Tamar Gonzalez maybe "patternmaking for fashion design" (quite technical though, not so easy to learn alone 🤔)

[@sachakahn2052]

I noticed your rings and manicure while you were flipping pages. After that your earrings. You seem to pay great attention to those details. Did you ever design jewellery or just sketch them (or are these yours even)?

[@justineleconte]

+Sacha Kahn I do LOVE jewelry. More on this soon!

[@rajeshgurjar9868]

Thank you Justine

[@justineleconte]

+Rajesh Gurjar hi there! 🤗🤗🤗

[@maeveborn4887]

Hi, Justine. I'm brasilian and I am your fan. Please, could you tell me what your favorite book about life of Gabrielle Chanel? Thank you 😊🌷💕