It’s been a huge year for technological advancements in the fashion industry and beyond. ChatGPT maker OpenAI released its long-awaited GPT-5 model, Google and OpenAI both launched generative AI shopping tools, and a new wave of AI-powered fashion tech startups from Alta to Doji to Daydream emerged, promising to overhaul fashion discovery and personalisation.

So what have the leaders at the forefront of these changes been reading this summer to take stock of it all and inspire them for the next phase ahead?

The Vogue Business tech reading list is split between books that explore how AI and other emerging technologies are influencing our imaginations, and those that give practical advice on how to think entrepreneurially, work well with others and drive change. It’s recommended reading as you return to reality after the summer break — hopefully it delivers a well-timed dose of inspiration to energise you for the busy fashion month ahead.