Japanese fashion designers : the work and influence of Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo / Bonnie English.

Author/creator English, Bonnie
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Berg, 2011.
Descriptionxvi, 188 pages, 24 pages of color plates : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Abstract "Over the past 40 years Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art, ideology and integrity, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in today's international fashion industry, and have refused to compromise their ideals, remaining autonomous and independent in their design, business affairs and distribution methods. The inspirational Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo have gained worldwide respect and admiration and have influenced a generation of designers and artists alike.Based on twelve years of research, this book provides a richly detailed and uniquely comprehensive view of the work of these three key designers. It outlines their major contributions and the subsequent impact that their work has had upon the next generation of Japanese designers including Watanabe, Takizawa and Takahashi (Undercover), leading Japanese textile designers, and European fashion designers including Margiela and the Belgians, Viktor & Rolf and Chalayan"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011015573
ISBN9781847883100 (pbk.)
ISBN1847883109 (pbk.)
ISBN9781847883117 (cloth)
ISBN1847883117 (cloth)
ISBN9780857850546 (individual e-book)
ISBN0857850547 (individual e-book)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TT504.6.J3 E54 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold