Collecting fashion

In order for fashion to march forward, it must possess the ability to look back. For the fashion obsessed, one’s archive is surely a testament to the act of preservation and, of course, a sophisticated symbol of taste.Archives take time to build, wardrobes or storage units packed to the brim with rare, archival shoes, dresses, and handbags....This book gathers the preeminent collections of archival obsessives, capturing the closets of an impressive list of fashion and design talent.

About the author: Alexandra Carl is an acclaimed fashion stylist and consultant and recipient of the British Fashion Council’s New Wave Creative Award.