Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce a book selected by Shelf, a Harajuku bookstore specializing in foreign books (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). This week, we will feature the 25th anniversary issue of the magazine Purple.



■ Purple Fashion #28 (25th Anniversary Issue)

Since its launch in 1992 by Elein Fleiss and Olivier Zahm, Purple has attracted attention from artists and editors around the world. This luxurious special issue commemorates the 25th anniversary of the magazine. The hardcover comes in a different cloth binding than usual, and there are an astonishing 25 different cover jackets to choose from. The issue is designed to tell the story of Purple's journey over the past 25 years, working with some of the greatest fashion designers, photographers, and stylists. The editorial pages showcasing the Fall/Winter 2017-18 fashions of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga, and more, are a highlight, bringing together renowned photographers such as Inez and Vinoodh, Wolfgang Tillmans, Takashi Homma, Juergen Teller, Sandy Kim, Terry Richardson, Anders Edström, and Viviane Sassen. Their extensive network of contacts and respect for the artists and models who breathe life into the magazine are evident.