Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the one book you should read right now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Tuesday, we will introduce recommended books from Shimada Foreign Books, a visual foreign book store located in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-PLACE, 1F A103).

■ "INVITATION STRICTLY PERSONAL" by Ian Webb

This book contains photographs and explanations of the various invitation cards from over 300 events and shows held over the past 40 years in the world's four major fashion venues: New York, Paris, London, and Milan.

The author is Ian Webb, a fashion editor formerly known for The Times of London and Elle UK. This book showcases the rare invitations that are said to be given only to a select few who are worthy of the industry's triple-A list. The invitations are captivatingly unique and unconventional, with formats including passports, bandanas, keys, CDs, masks, and sculptures. Through the invitations, visitors can glimpse the ideas and show history of each brand, including Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Yohji Yamamoto. This book is recommended as both a reference for design and a guide to the fashion industry. The book begins with an introduction to the history and story of fashion shows.

【Book Information】
"INVITATION STRICTLY PERSONAL"
Author: IAIN R. WEBB
Publisher: Goodman
Language: English
Hardcover / 304 pages / 255 x 220 x 25 mm
Published: 2014
Price: 7,500 yen