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

■ "Purple Fashion #23"

The Spring/Summer 2015 issue, Purple Fashion #23, was published in Paris in early February. This issue features Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon, who has been a long-time friend of Purple Fashion since the launch of Purple, the magazine's predecessor.

Other content includes a photo essay by photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, interviews with actress Chloë Sevigny and contemporary artist Gabriel Orozco, and fashion stories by artists Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari.

Includes a booklet by George Condo, an artist known for his work on Kanye West's album covers and skateboard graphics.

[Book Information]
"Purple Fashion #23"
Publisher: Purple Fashion
Language: English
Softcover / 510 pages / 320x230mm
Published: 2015
Price: 4,800 yen (price may change as this is an imported product)