You probably already know that fashion is in the grips of a literary love affair. Everyone from Miu Miu to Kaia Gerber has a book club, performative reading is de rigueur from Hammersmith to Hackney, and Jonathan Anderson’s vibrant iterations of the Dior book tote are still one of his most covetable creations.
The trophy text you carry is now officially as important an accessory as a great bag or statement coat. That’s why for Valentino’s spring/summer 2027 show in Paris this month, creative director Alessandro Michele gave guests one clear directive: bring a book.
