Lindsay King

For readers curious about how museums work, this engaging new look at MoMA’s origins will whet appetites for further scholarship on these fascinating figures.

Fashion books may appear to appeal exclusively to fashionistas, dress historians, or aspiring designers, but titles about why we wear what we do and when are beautiful and compelling. The 21st-century fashion books in this selection, including several exhibition catalogues, address new research questions and uncommon subjects. Most draw on advances in printing technology to illustrate the amazing variety and detail that make fashion exciting.