Scott Schuman has been documenting street style since 2005. The enormous success of his blog and first book have allowed him to travel the globe even more extensively. In his second book he continues his now well-known modus operandi, covering the “diverse style and visual attitude” of famous fashion figures and people from different walks of life in locations as far afield as Rio de Janeiro, London, Milan, Paris, Japan, Korea and beyond. His goal: “to bring me closer to the true essence of the person while still capturing them as stylish subjects”.

In her second book, part memoir, part style guide, Stacy London shares her own struggles with severe psoriasis, anorexia, binge eating and self-esteem issues, and her philosophy of the healing power of style. Finding the self-confidence to develop a strong personal style helped her to finally become comfortable in her own skin. Through a series of “start-overs” with nine real-life women she explores why we often construct practical and emotional obstacles for ourselves and how personal style can helps us move beyond them to a healthier and happier perception of who we are. Her motto, voiced in her inimitable outspoken way: style can change your look, but it can also change your life.

Marc Jacobs was appointed Creative Director at Louis Vuitton in 1997 to develop the first ready-to-wear line for the French luxury brand. In this 2007 documentary we get a look behind the scenes of Marc Jacobs’ own fashion label in the US and the offices and ateliers of the French luxury brand. We follow the designer from show to show, witness how he goes from inspiration to final product, how he and his team create collections for both fashion houses at a relentless pace, and are offered disarming, candid glimpses of the real person behind the successful business emporiums: a very driven artist who uses fashion to express his creativity.

In this 1957 feel-good musical set in the world of high fashion, mousey and intellectual bookstore assistant Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn) finds her store overrun by fashion magazine Quality for a photo shoot. Editor-in-chief (Kay Thompson) and photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire), on the hunt for the next supermodel, are intrigued by Jo’s unique appearance. They convince the reluctant salesgirl to come to Paris with them, where she starts to enjoy her new line of work, is turned into the world’s most in-demand model, falls in love with Dick and has to deal with other amorous complications.

The kate spade new york brand was born in 1993 when Kate Brosnahan Spade, a former accessories editor at Mademoiselle, set out to design the perfect handbag. Over the years the company has grown into an international lifestyle brand that excels in crisp design and gorgeous colour palettes. To celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2013, kate spade NY invites us all to have a look behind the scenes. Things We Love is an eclectic compilation of all the things that charm and inspire the creative team. From a cocktail ring and the colour red to a sense of humour and handwritten notes, this book, part visual diary, part inspirational reference visually represents the spirit of kate spade new york.