Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce books selected by Shelf (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a bookstore in Harajuku's Gaienmae area that specializes in foreign books.



■ "A Magazine No. 19 Curated by Pierpaolo Piccioli"

The latest issue of "A Magazine" has been curated by Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Italian fashion designer who serves as creative director of VALENTINO. Known for evoking the luxurious spirit of haute couture in fashion and advocating for optimism, diversity, and inclusivity, Piccioli explores the city of Rome and its dualities through a long-form visual essay shot by Joel Meyerowitz, and includes a series of portraits by Piccioli himself.