- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: V & A Publications; First Edition, Reprinted edition (31 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851773703
- ISBN-13: 978-1851773701
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 25 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 897,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A bible for fashion lovers' Dazed and Confused 'An opportunity to uncover the secrets of the rag trade' Wallpaper 'Your fashion-obsessed friends will love Visionaries' Elle 'This is a book to be dipped into, savoured in small slices and appreciated by anyone interested in fashion' Times Higher Education Supplement 'A fashion fanatic's dream' Ok Magazine
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Including successful British designers: Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Hussein Chalayan; as well as big international names from Japan, Italy, France and the USA: Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Tom Ford, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace, Sonia Rykiel and more. The interviews provide an insight into the designers' lives, comprehensive biographical detail and analysis of the way they think and work, as well as recording the cultural climate at the time. The book is illustrated with portraits and shoots by some of today's best fashion photographers - both more established and up-and-coming - among them Robert Wyatt, Juergen Teller, Donald Christie, Julie Sleaford, Mark Aleski, Justin Smith and Jane McLeish.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have just finished writing a dissertation on the subject of unwearable fashion, i found this book a great help throughout. It gave interviews from paperes mags. ect which helped extremly, the articals where intresting, many focused on the designers life history of, rather than there designs. which for my prepouses was fine. The pictures are of super quality, and i would highly recomend this book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Smart, sharp coffee table book
8 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The interviews in the book were originally published in the Independent, the Guardian and Dazed & Confused. They cover a wide range of modern designers and is well-illustrated by the crisply chosen photographs.
Particularly nice moments are the interview with Helmut Lang, Vivienne Westwood'sphotographic portrait, and the interview with Paul Smith.
Nice to have.
Particularly nice moments are the interview with Helmut Lang, Vivienne Westwood'sphotographic portrait, and the interview with Paul Smith.
Nice to have.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
personal talk
7 Dec 2001
Format:Hardcover
Claire Wilcox has put together an amazing collection of interviews with the world's top designers. From the up and coming Alexander McQueen to the legends such as Yes Saint Laurent and Vivianne Westwood. Every major designer you can think of is interviewed in this book. Along with the text their are fine pictorial displays of the artists (designers) and images of their work. It is a must for anyone that is involved with the fashion world.
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