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Books to keep. A reader to choose.

Three books that look at clothing from different angles, then three Kindles to compare by how you read.

Editorial image. The selected titles and models are listed below.

01 / The books

The books

Books on garments, fabrics and the life of a style. Check the edition and available format before buying.

BOOK

Céline Cabourg et Mathilde Berthier

60 objects that shaped fashion

A look at how everyday pieces move between streetwear and fashion, and change meaning over time.

BOOK

Anne Grosfilley

Patterns, colour and textile history

A documented look at wax prints and their history, beyond their visual impact.

BOOK

Florence Ben Sadoun

A wardrobe and a fashion house

A retrospective on the consistency of a silhouette, its fabrics and its details.

02 / KINDLE

Start with your use: portability, long reading sessions or colour images. Prices and versions vary by seller.

E-READER

The compact option

For mostly text-based reading in a light device. Compare screen sizes before choosing.

E-READER

A 7-inch screen

A larger screen and water resistance according to Amazon. Check the weight and the exact version sold.

E-READER

Colour for illustrated books

Worth comparing if colour covers, illustrations or highlights matter to you.