9 fashion books to take your coffee table to the next level

The only thing more classy then having a few Vogue magazines laying around your living room is having more than 300 of their most iconic covers in one book. Flip through this book to get style inspiration from every era over the past 120 years.

This eye catching book is all about designer Alexander McQueen's influential career and his envelope-pushing designs. Full of beautiful images of his ornate creations, along with details about the designer himself, you will never get tired of flipping through Savage Beauty.

The Sartorialist: X is the ultimate street style guide. Take a look into international style with images of fashion-forward men and women from around the world; think of this book as the fashion version of Humans of New York.

Get to know one of the world's most famous supermodels with this compilation of over 300 photos of the ever-glamourous Gisele Bündchen. With stories from her family, friends, and colleagues, learn how she became one of the biggest names in the fashion world. 

If a dress has every given you chills or just made you cringe, then this book is for you. Go through 100 of the most iconic dresses in fashion history (think the first LBD and one of the most talked about wedding dresses) for a major throwback.

With portraits from renowned photographer Patrick Demarchelier, this book will make you fall in love with Dior, one of the original couture fashion houses. More than 100 Dior dresses are featured in this book, including designs from the man who started the world famous brand.

Become the hostess with the mostess with this guide book from one of the chicest designers in New York. Full of recipes, personal stories, and, of course, style tips, learn how to be the life of the party.  

Become fluent in the language of Chanel with this book that details what elements make up the iconic brand founded by legend Coco Chanel. Spoiler: the Little Black Dress, pearls, and tweed are all brand staples. 

If you have always dreamed of attending the Met Gala one day, then you need this book in your life. Look through page after page about the party and the people that inspire the museum's annual fashion exhibit.