11 Notable Fashion Books Out This Fall

With September comes fashion month, and with its many catwalks and after parties, a banquet of books competing for attention. Out this fall are titles — some opus-like, some minimalist, others kaleidoscopic — on a variety of the fashion industry’s most notable figures and spectacles.

The 11 books on this list stood out in a season very crowded with new releases. Whether you’re seeking an exhaustive oral history or a photo romp through time, these visual offerings are sure to transport.

‘Colorful’: Most Maximalist!

The age-defying fashion icon Iris Apfel, who died at 102 in March, described this book — her last — as “about living, creating, and color.” True to its title, the compilation of her influences, family history and style inspiration is awash in vibrant shades. Its pages mix archival photos and affirmations from the author: “There’s a lot to be said for serenity,” begins one of them. “It’s one of the most beautiful looks there is.”

‘Fashion First’: Most ‘Annie Hall’!

Ever wondered what Diane Keaton considers her most treasured outfit? Her most embarrassing? The actress revisits the clothes that have shaped her image — highly accessorized red-carpet ensembles, experimental streetwear, tailored “Annie Hall” looks — in this book, which features photographs by Annie Leibovitz, Ruven Afanador, and Ron Galella.