The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennet

This was a fun book following a shy eight grader named Emma Rose. Her true passion is fashion, but not in a career sort of way, she just enjoys mixing and creating new looks, letting her imagination free. However, when a fashion designer sees her sketches, caught by surprise (and convinced that the woman wouldn’t believe her, a teenager, to be so talented), Emma lies and says its by a woman named Allegra Biscotti. Thus her alter ego is born and she goes on to become “liason” to the elusive fashionista, must finish homework while creating a killer collection for fashion week. It’s a fun series that has pretty fun sketches between pages that combines fashion and coming of age. Fun for middle schoolers.

Time Travelling Fashionista by Bianca Turetsky

This a compelling look into the history of fashion so to speak as a magical vintage dress shop allows 7th grader, Louise Lambert travel back in time according to the dress she wears. From the Titanic to Ancient Egypt, Louise finds a life of luxury that also hides danger underneath. Threaded with relatable struggles of growing up, friendship and family, this makes a compelling read for young readers. Additionally, power of the vintage dress shop holds mysteries and secrets to it, like hints of a secret exclusive society, which is why its mega disappointing that it ends after three books with a cliffhanger and no answers! The books also have the most beautiful illustrations that make them worth buying for a look alone.

Nevertheless, She Wore It by Ann Shen

This non-fiction book explores the impact and power of (in)famous pieces of fashion from Princess Diana’s Revenge dress to the Black Panther Party’s berets, showcasing how clothes can make a huge statement representing social movements and inclusivity. And yes, even the personal (like what you wear) can become political with a great amount of flair.