18 Must-Read Fashion Books

If you're a major designer, editor, stylist or brand in the fashion industry, chances are you probably have a book already published or in the works. From Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld to Vogue and Carine Roitfeld, anybody who's anybody in the world of fashion should have a tome dedicated to his or her life and work.

For fashionistas, these fashion books are a dream come true. instance, not only do you get a look into a designer or brand's inspirations and works, you also get to see him before he was known around the world -- that is, these fashion books are often filled with pictures of the designer as a child, spending time with his family and doing things normal people do.

If you have a passion for fashion and also love stocking your coffee table with huge photo books, check out this list for items to remember on your next trip to the bookstore.