This fashion classic, written by the great couturier Christian Dior, has much to offer the modern reader with impeccable advice on timeless dressing for all ages and occasions with entries on everything from accent to zest via corduroy, grooming, scarves and veils. It is truly the perfect gift for the style-conscious.

The definitive publication on Karl Lagerfeld’s pioneering and irreverent campaigns for Chanel, as photographed by the designer himself.