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Fashion Designers A–Z. 40th Ed.
By Valerie Steele; Robert Nippoldt
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Fashion Designers A–Z, 40th Ed. is an extensive exploration of the illustrious world of fashion design, introduced by Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT. This updated edition delves into over a century of iconic fashion designers, featuring luminaries such as Azzedine Alaïa, Coco Chanel, and Alexander McQueen. Each designer's work is meticulously showcased through stunning photographs drawn from the Fashion Institute of Technology's esteemed museum collection.
The Content
The book highlights a diverse range of garments, from opulent gowns to minimalist chic, each piece selected not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its representation of the designer's unique philosophy and vision. Texts by the museum's curators shed historical light on each label and garment, while Steele's introductory essay looks at the rise of the fashion museum and the fashion exhibition.
The Themes
- The interplay of art and fashion
- The cultural significance of design
- The rise of the fashion museum and exhibition
A foreword by Suzy Menkes and portraits of the designers by the artist Robert Nippoldt complete a vital resource for both enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Book details
- Authors
- Valerie Steele, Robert Nippoldt
- Publisher
- Taschen GmbH
- Publication date
- Format
- Hardback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN-13
- 9783836587563
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Art History & Criticism, Fashion & Textiles: Design
- Dimensions
- 163 × 226 × 42 mm
- Weight
- 1456 g
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