All of this is, of course, happening in a book that also includes a great romance story and a host of relatable family members and side characters. Throughout the book, there are plenty of great descriptions of her outfits and the costumes she creates for herself. Life is too short to be the same person every day.” But, even if she doesn’t think of her outfits as fashion, they will appeal to readers who love fashion.

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins – Lola might not actually like being included in this list, since she says “I don’t believe in fashion. A cute read for fashion and manga fans alike. This book is also delightfully meta with references to the author peppered throughout.

The series follows Yukari as she becomes increasingly immersed in these designers’ work and it is a funny and engaging look at fashion design from a student perspective. That is, until, one day, she catches the attention of an ambitious group of fashion design students who want her to be their model. She may not know what she wants to do with her life, but she knows that for now she has time for nothing but her studies. Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa – Yukari Hayasaka is on the standard path through school, exams, college, and on to a successful life. So, whether you have already designed your first collection or you plan to watch tonight’s Project Runway season finale while yelling at your television, check out these books to get your fashion fix. Characters are designers, models, and trendsetters throughout young adult literature and this list features a few fun examples of just this. And, clearly I’m not the only one because there are plenty of great books that feature characters that share this interest. From checking out fashion show photos to watching the red carpet of the Oscar’s at least as avidly as the show itself, I find fashion trends and design choices fascinating.

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