Books like this is not a fashion story. What genre could it be then?

One game like Fashion Story is Covet Fashion. It allows you to create different looks for various occasions, similar to Fashion Story where you manage a fashion - related business. Another is Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. You can customize your character's style, just as you do with the avatars in Fashion Story. And then there's Style Boutique, which focuses on fashion retail and dressing up, much like Fashion Story.

Readers who love history. They would be interested in books that deal with past events, cultures, and historical figures. Since it's not a fashion story, they won't be distracted by fashion - related details and can fully immerse themselves in the historical context.

They often involve characters who are part of the fashion world, like designers, models, or fashion journalists. These characters' lives and experiences are used to explore different aspects of the fashion industry, such as the creative process, the pressure to be on - trend, and the competitiveness. Also, the settings are usually places related to fashion, like fashion shows, ateliers, or high - end boutiques.

'The September Sisters' could also be considered similar. It might not be directly about fashion in the same way, but it can deal with themes of self - discovery and identity which could be related to how one presents themselves in the fashion world as explored in 'This is not a fashion story'. It also has elements of a story that is not just about the surface glamour but about deeper emotional and personal growth.

Fashion novels usually refer to a kind of popular cultural phenomenon, that is, under a specific social background and era atmosphere, people express their pursuit and perception of fashion, aesthetics, emotions, etc. through literary works. The characteristics of fashion novels were that they had a sense of the times, fashion, and emotional depth. They often used modern cities as the background to describe the protagonist's life and work, showing the collision and conflict between the protagonist and fashion, emotions, interpersonal relationships, and so on. At the same time, they integrated into the thinking and discussion of social culture and values. Fashion novels could be categorized into many types, such as modern city, youth campus, mystery, fantasy science fiction, and so on. Different types had different topics and characteristics. Generally speaking, the target audience of fashion novels was a wide range of young readers, fashion lovers, cultural pursuers, and so on.

A famous fashion designer created a line of high - heeled shoes. But every woman who wore them had a strange accident. One sprained her ankle badly, another fell down the stairs. It was later discovered that the designer had made a pact with a dark spirit in order to gain inspiration. The shoes were cursed, and the more stylish they looked, the more dangerous they were.

Fashion novel books usually set in fashion - related environments like fashion shows, design studios or high - end boutiques. This creates a glamorous backdrop for the stories. Also, the characters in these books are often associated with the fashion industry, such as models, designers or fashion journalists.

Another great one is 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella. It follows the story of Becky Bloomwood, a young woman with a shopping addiction, and it's full of fun, fashion - related situations. There are lots of descriptions of different outfits and the allure of shopping in high - end stores.

One of the best is 'The Devil Wears Prada' by Lauren Weisberger. It gives a vivid look into the fashion industry through the eyes of an assistant. Another great one is 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella which combines fashion and a relatable story about a shopping - obsessed character. And 'Giorgio Armani' by Giorgio Armani himself, which offers insights into his design philosophy and the world of high - fashion.

'Gossip Girl' books are also in a similar vein. They are set in a world where fashion and appearance play a big role, much like in 'This is not a fashion story'. However, the 'Gossip Girl' books also focus on the social drama and relationships among the characters, which can be seen as an extension of how fashion can be a part of a larger social context as explored in the other book.