5 Fashion biographies to read now!

A great biography can be as exciting as reading a thriller, as juicy as a sex-and-shopping blockbuster or as inspiring as a self-help book. And since fashion is an abiding passion for GLAMOURzons, how about these superb style-bio picks?

1 Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin by Andrew Wilson

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It covers the extraordinary life story of the revered designer, from his humble beginnings as the son of an East London taxi driver to the fast-paced world of fame and fortune in fashion’s elite ranks before his untimely suicide in February 2010.

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There is so much more to learn about this creative genius – including the sad conclusion that things aren’t always as they seem, particularly in the crazy and demanding world of fashion.

2 DV by Diana Vreeland

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It’s an insider’s view of one of the most marvellous, creative, eccentric and era-defining editors of all time, as well as insight into the world of Vogue.

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Who wouldn’t want to know more about the woman who said, ‘You gotta have style. It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, you’re nobody.’