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Little Book of Miu Miu by Kristen Bateman (Hardback, 160pp)

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Prada's little sister was never meant to be the quieter one. Miu Miu has spent three decades doing what the main line will not, and the last few years have been its loudest yet.

Kristen Bateman traces that arc in Little Book of Miu Miu, from the off-kilter nineties minimalism the label was built on through its joyful maximalist turn to the viral micro-miniskirt and the ballet flats that ended up on every feed. It is a house designed for the female gaze, worn by Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlain, FKA twigs and Chloë Sevigny, and the book explains why that matters rather than simply noting it. Over 100 images sit alongside expert text. It pairs naturally with the Little Book of Prada for the full family story.

It is an easy gift for a birthday or Christmas, especially for the friend who has already got the Chanel and the Dior. Build a small set from our Little Book of Fashion Series, or find something to sit alongside it in Gift Ideas for Her.

Why You'll Love It

  • Over 100 images spanning the label's full history
  • Covers the recent viral era as seriously as the archive
  • 160-page hardback in the collectible series format
  • A rare fashion title on Miu Miu specifically rather than Prada
  • Reads quickly, displays beautifully

Styling the Stack

The pale blue cover with red type is the brightest in the series, so let it sit face out where the colour can do something. On a coffee table, put it on top of two larger neutral books. On a shelf, group it with the other fashion titles so the spines read as a collection. For something sculptural to weight the stack, browse our Books collection and pair with a vase.

FAQs

Who is this book for?
Anyone who follows fashion closely enough to have opinions about Miu Miu specifically. It is also a good entry point for a younger reader building a first design library, since the reference points are recent enough to recognise.

Does it cover the recent viral moments?
Yes. The micro-miniskirt and the ballet flat both get their due, set against the longer history so they read as continuations of the label's logic rather than one-off internet moments.

In Short

Little Book of Miu Miu by Kristen Bateman is a 160-page hardback from Headline's Little Books of Fashion series, exploring the history and major moments of Prada's cult sister label through more than 100 images and expert text. Available from Flux Boutique in Mount Maunganui with shipping across New Zealand.

Little Book of Miu Miu book cover in pale blue with red type, fashion history hardback by Kristen Bateman
Little Book of Miu Miu by Kristen Bateman (Hardback, 160pp) Sale price$35.00

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