Binding: Hardcover
Description: An indispensable survey of the most important archival collections assembled by fashion's key players. In order for fashion to march forward it must possess the ability to look back. For the fashion obsessed one's archive is surely a testament to the act of preservation and of course a sophisticated symbol of taste. Archives take time to build wardrobes or storage units packed to the brim with rare archival shoes dresses and handbags some never worn are only made after countless hours spent hunting on Ebay or scouring obscure vintage sales the results are remarkable representations of fashion history. This book gathers the preeminent collections of archival obsessives capturing the closets of an impressive list of fashion and design talent. Readers will get an in - depth look at Mich le Lamy's extensive Comme des Gar on archive Sarah Andelman's covetable (and colorful) sneaker and t - shirt collection Adrian Appiolaza's growing Helmut Lang archive and Zaha Hadid's fabulous footwear collection and more. This tome over 300 pages long painstakingly showcases the subject's archive while showing off top - tier labels and hard - to - obtain - down seasons: Issey Miyake Maison Martin Margiela Thierry Mugler John Galliano and Alexander Mc Queen among others and serves as an indispensable reference for those interested in fashion history and building their own archive. Essays throughout by leading thinkers and writers provide insightful commentary alongside each collection featured in this new enlightening fashion bible.
Title: Collecting Fashion Nostalgia Passion Obsession
Author(s): Flaccavento Angelo
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Barcode: 9780847831371
Pages: 336 Pages, 250 Color Illustrations
Publication Date: 4/2/2024
Category: Fashion & Textiles: Design