- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (4 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1579905153
- ISBN-13: 978-1579905156
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.9 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 940,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book presents avant garde fine art fashion clothing that you would proudly wear anywhere! Here, from the cutting-edge magazine in textile arts, comes a book as dazzling and elegant as the clothes themselves, featuring one-of-a-kind designs from 40 leading artists in the field. Some weave and sew every piece themselves; others collaborate with dressmakers to produce breathtaking outfits often snapped up by movie stars, or displayed in museums.
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this book as previous books I've seen on wearable art have been very disappointing, showing clothes that could only be called "wearable" by a big stretch of the imagination. I had bought a Fibrearts magazine, which impressed me, so I ordered this book too, and it's BRILLIANT. Beautifully photographed, amazing garments that are definately wearable, and a piece on each artist. For anyone interested in wearable art this is a wonderfully inspiring book. The only improvement would have been some extra information about the methods used to create these works of art, but I expect I'm just being greedy.
A lovely book, well worth a place in your collection.
A lovely book, well worth a place in your collection.
Format:Paperback
i first saw this book while exploring complex cloth and bought it two years later as my dressmaking skills have caught up. while some of the garments have dated, the value of seeing what remains a classic silhouette and style is immense. the many designers featured mean anyone interested in creating artwear should find something to inspire, and of course these designers have gone on to make more work, so students can see stages of professional development if they follow them up. a book to get you into the studio!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Suggestions for your own creations
11 Nov 2002
Format:Hardcover
I first ordered this book as a gift to myself after reading about it in "Threads Magazine". It has indeed been a gift I will use. The designs in this book are from 40 of America's top Wearable artists who share their insiders' secrets with the reader and give the directions to create your own masterpiece. There are many beautiful items in this book that I intend to make, or rather adapt from. I rarely like following someone's specific patterns when creating my wearable art, but I love to see new and exciting techniques and styles. I feel this book gives you some wonderful tools and suggestions. After all wearable art is something one of a kind that no one else could create but you! Buy this book and expand your own horizons!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
glorious!
27 July 2004
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
For anyone who loves color, fabric or handcrafts, this book is like receiving a box of very fine chocolates. There are luscious, colorful and beautifully-textured pieces on every page to inspire your heart and hands. The artists' statements are much more interesting than in many books of this kind, offering interesting glimpses into the various artists' design processes, spiritualities, motivations, working practices and technical approaches. The photographs are clear, evocative and artful, and the graphic design is excellent. This book would be a very good resource--as a visual technique library or source of inspiration--for anyone who enjoys design, handcrafts, color or fiber. Excellent.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Mini Bios of Mobile Art
3 Mar 2008
Format:Paperback
This book is a great inspiration of beautiful work. I enjoyed the mini bios along with the pictures of artists' work. Here are list of the following artist that I would like to mention:
Mike Kane & Steve Sells, Carter Smith on Shibori dyeing
Peggotty Christensen with devore technique
Catherine Bacon-collage
Laurie Schafer - appliqueing silk with a precise method
Jorie Johnson-Felting with wool manipulation
Jean Williams Cacicedo - reverse applique
Carol Lee Shanks-Woven Cloth
There are more artists included in this book along with information about the artists located at the back of the book.
Mike Kane & Steve Sells, Carter Smith on Shibori dyeing
Peggotty Christensen with devore technique
Catherine Bacon-collage
Laurie Schafer - appliqueing silk with a precise method
Jorie Johnson-Felting with wool manipulation
Jean Williams Cacicedo - reverse applique
Carol Lee Shanks-Woven Cloth
There are more artists included in this book along with information about the artists located at the back of the book.
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