11 Must-Reads For The Fashion Obsessed

From scandalous family drama to the magic of marketing, there are some interesting things about fashion besides vibrant editorials.

The average closet is full of cheap clothing that most of us never wear. In Overdressed, Elizabeth Cline explores how we became obsessed with fast fashion and its impact on our economy, the environment and the countries that produce it.

Former fashion editor and champion of new designers, Isabella Blow is credited for discovering Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, Philip Treacy and Stella Tennant. Isabella Blow is a collection of images and essays from the late icon's many friends. It's a small glimpses into the mind of a creative genius and fashion's biggest fan.

Before Anna there was Diana. And, while Anna has turned Vogue into a commercial success, Diana became the epitome of fashion and extravagance. Read the story in her own words and become inspired by fashion all over again.

John Fairchild does not hold back. The publisher behind Women's Wear Daily and W, now under the Conde Nast umbrella, lets loose on the fashion world and its over-the-top personalities. Written in the late 80s, Chic Savages gives an entertaining look into the decade's fashion royalty and makes you understand why Fairchild refers to them as savages.

If you have any doubt that fashion can be art, then Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty will make you a believer. Fashion's dark genius created clothing that went beyond trends and, to this day, is still considered amazing. The late designer even had his creations shown at the MET. Flip through the pages of this coffee table book for a look at what fashion could be.

Fashion is no longer the creative spectacle it used to be. Sure, some designers still create jaw-dropping clothing and theatrical shows, but fashion today is a business. In The End of Fashion, Teri Agins spotlights how fashion has become the billion dollar business it is today and uncovers every dirty little secret behind global brands.

You may have seen the Lifetime film, but it can't compare to the book. House of Versace begins with the death of Gianni Versace and explores Dontella's struggle with keeping the company going as well as explains why Gianni left almost everything to his niece, Allegra.

Andre Leon Talley isn't someone you'd easily forget, he's been a staple in the fashion world for years and Anna Wintour's right hand man. The former editor-at-large for Vogue put his life on full display in ALT: A Memoir. Read about Andre's journey from poor North Carolina native to fashion's most formidable force.

The Beautiful Fall takes place in 1970s Paris and explores the complicated relationship between Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent while exploring each man individually and how they turned Paris into their playground.

Almost anyone can tell you that today's luxury is very different for what it use to be, but can they explain it? In Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, Dana Thomas explains how some of the most recognizable labels in luxury aren't as magnificent as you'd think and delves into our obsession with brands and its repercussions.

Like reading a soap opera, The House of Gucci is a scandalous look into the Gucci empire. Marred by family disputes and hired killers, the book tells the tale of the rise, fall and rebuilding of an iconic house.