Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection

Written by fashion journalist and Yves Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, this highly collectible coffee-table book spans 40 years of the couturier’s career. From Saint Laurent’s debut collection in 1962 to his final couture presentation in 2002, the Assouline book highlights 100 iconic pieces, such as his Mondrian shift dress, his legendary Ballets Russes textiles and his “coup de crayon” draped gowns. $1,275, assouline.com