Tastemakers are often asked “Who are you wearing?” – but have they ever been asked “Who are you reading?”. 

The largest literary prize in Canada, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, has launched a lookbook to remind us that a must-have statement piece has always been a good book. 

The 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Lookbook finds the intersection between literature and fashion, styling this year’s shortlisted books in an editorial collection of photos highlighting the titles as an essential part of your outfit. 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Lookbook is part of its effort to relaunch with an elevated look and feel, tapping into “literary chic” and a specific “collegiate” aesthetic that was stylish and modern yet remaining timeless and classic.