This list features ten fashion books that provide a fresh perspective on the industry, stepping away from the familiar narrative of 'The Devil Wears Prada.' Caroline Palmer's Workhorse (2025) portrays a cutthroat environment in fashion magazines through the eyes of ambitious protagonist Clo. In Techbitch (2015), Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza explore the clash between traditional journalism and digital media through the rivalry of two magazine editors. Youthjuice (2024) by EK Sathue critiques the beauty industry with a darkly humorous twist. Bill Cunningham’s Fashion Climbing (2018) offers an insightful memoir of his experiences as a fashion photographer for the New York Times. Anon Pls. (2022) provides a fictionalized account of celebrity culture from the perspective of a fashion stylist, while Edward Enninful's memoir, A Visible Man (2022), recounts his journey as the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Other notable mentions include The New Girl (2020), #FashionVictim (2018), Fashion Babylon (2006), and The Chiffon Trenches (2020), each revealing the complexities and challenges within the fashion world. These books not only entertain but also provoke thought about the industry's darker sides and the personal stories behind its glamorous facade.