Fall comes with trends that never fail to be the topic of conversation.
One of my favorite parts of autumn is the fashion. No, I’m not talking about yoga pants, UGGs or pumpkin spice lattes (and I think salted caramel mochas actually trump the fall café menu, anyway).
I’m talking book fashion. Yes, it’s a thing.
People can wear clothing and accessories that pay homage to their love for novels.
The novel world likes to invade into other spaces of life. I think this phenomenon occurs because the best of novels seem to ?ensnare us.
One cannot simply escape the jaws of a well-written work.
Sites like outofprintclothing.com provide novelties such as Edgar Allen Poe tote bags and “A Clockwork Orange” phone cases.
I personally own a sweatshirt with the cover of “The Great Gatsby” printed on the front. Not only is it perfect to curl up with my nose in a book, but its blue hue is lovely.
I was scrolling through etsy.com a couple of weeks ago when I saw a page for a shop that made miniature book charms for necklaces.
The shop owner advertised that she could make any book cover that a customer requested.
I ordered a “Gone with the Wind” charm to represent one of my favorite ?novels.
It took only a week to be shipped to my dorm.
Despite its small size, I’ve received multiple compliments on it.
The charm remains one of my favorite accessories because when I wear it, I’m reminded of my southern upbringing while I live in a midwesterner’s world.
I was on the hunt in the wilderness of Etsy again this weekend and discovered shops that made scarves with book quotes written on them.
You could customize your order to select any book quote on a thin, beige scarf.
Now, most of these fashion pieces appeal to women, but there are options for men as well.
I’ve seen advertisements for handmade book quote cuff links that would look great on a suit.
There are several generic products for book lovers, too.
I’ve spotted sweatshirts that read, “books & tea make me happy” and dictionary TOMS with scattered letters printed on them.
The buck doesn’t stop there.
A few years ago, when the remake of “The Great Gatsby” film was released, Tiffany and Company came out with a whole line of jewelry dedicated to the classic novel.
Tiffany’s is not the only high-end marketer using this novel tactic.
Mont Blanc has released pens crafted in tribute to famous writers for many years.
For 2014, they made a line of elegant pens with feather shaped clips in dedication to Daniel Defoe, the English novelist.
These accessories run on the expensive side, so for a more practical purchase, I suggest sticking to original shops on Etsy as they are more affordable.
So now that you know there’s an entire market for book lovers, dear readers, I hope you’ll set out to find a few more items to add to your wardrobe.
Let’s welcome the idea of a novel as a fashion ?statement.
