May 02, 2017 rei kawakubo explored the theme of invisible clothing at comme des garcons. These sketches are often incorrectly considered the precedent to modern manga, as hokusais manga is a collection of sketches of animals, people, objects, etc. Thanks heavens, then, for this celebration of the history and art of all her work to help fill in the gaps. New acquisitions for more information about how you can support the activities of the museum at fit, please visit support mfit. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen gebrauchsspuren an einband, schutzumschlag oder seiten. By continuing to use this website, you are giving consent to cookies being used. When it comes to fashion concept stores, the japanese designer at the head of comme des garcons, rei kawakubo, has a certain commercial magic touch that comes from a sense of place. Rei kawakubo books featuring the artwork of comme des garcons history and will be released from taschen german publishers at the end. It is true to say that i design the company, not just clothes, rei kawakubo has said of comme des garcons, which she founded in 1969 in tokyo. Since she launched her comme des garcons french for like the boys fashion brand 41 years ago, rei kawakubo has always played by her own rules. Apr 27, 2017 and in case you dont know already, the theme of this years exhibit will be rei kawakubo and comme des garcons. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible experience on our website, to serve personalised content or relevant ads.
Comme des garcons rei kawakubo curated by terry jones book. The largest of hokusais works is the 15volume collection hokusai manga, a book crammed with nearly 4,000 sketches. Ahead of fashions biggest soiree of the year, we now take a microscopic look at the career of the renowned japanese designer as well as the history of her brand. Katsushika hokusai narim bender englische ebooks ex. May 01, 2017 that struck a chord with andrew bolton, the curator in charge of the costume institute, who has been working with kawakubo for more than a year on the metropolitan museum of arts rei. Cristobal balenciaga, issey miyake, rei kawakubo a new book, fashion game changers, charts the radical new silhouettes available to women during the 20th century gallery. Metpublications is a portal to the mets comprehensive book and online publishing program with close to 700 titles published from 1964 to the present. Both the exhibit and accompanying book by bolton are based upon the recurrent fashion. That struck a chord with andrew bolton, the curator in charge of the costume institute, who has been working with kawakubo for more than a year on the metropolitan museum of arts rei. Unkeis early works are fairly traditional, similar in style to pieces by his father, kokei. From the successful launch of kawakubos retail store dover street market, to her former relationship with fellow designer yohji yamamoto, learn all your abcs by reading an exerpt below and. These shoes are on view in the exhibition power mode. Comme des garcons news, collections, fashion shows.
Apr 01, 2006 buy japanese graphics now va varia taschen 25 anniversary ed by wiedemann, julius isbn. Nakano shigeharu shi ni kotau japanese edition ebook. Buy japanese graphics now va varia taschen 25 anniversary ed by wiedemann, julius isbn. He specialized in statues of the buddha and other important buddhist figures. Katsushika hokusai narim bender englische ebooks ex libris. Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Taschen books are renowned for their lavish presentation and their equal celebration of high and low culture. Part of taschen s series on fashion, the rei kawakubo book collects background and imagery from photographers including paolo roversi, david bailey, and emma summerton. Rei kawakubo and commes des garcons by deyan sudjic, yoshiko ikoma and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Taking on subjects as varied as modernist architecture, golden age comics, and william blake has secured its status as one of the worlds foremost purveyors of art books. For more information about how you can support the activities of the museum at fit, please visit support mfit. The flat, shiny surface of taschens new monograph on kawakubo handles like an oversize childrens book. The met store is offering exclusive comme des garcons product. Iyashikei is an otaku lifestyle blog dedicated to helping the anime community get the most out of their anime, manga, figures, models, and conventions. Rei kawakubo, the enigmatic head of innovative japanese fashion house comme des garcons, has a special vision which extends beyond clothing to furniture, architecture, and graphic design, always defying conventional thinking. The english version of the homepage of nobuyuki kawano. Searching for rei kawakubo curated by terry jones book 2012 taschen. While john waters was able to devote a whole chapter in his recent tome to the brilliance that is rei kawakubo, we get a little lost for words in her presence. In their 120 page book exploring both his biography and his designs, taschen s yohji yamamoto helps you to explore over 30 years of his imagery and designs and the impact they have had on others in the industry. Art book rei kawakubo comme des garcons information. Comme des garcons photo book 1981 1986 first edition rei. Rei kawakubo taschen dkk 299,00 eur 40,00 sold out rei kawakubo, the enigmatic head of innovative japanese fashion house comme des garcons, has a special vision which extends beyond clothing to furniture, architecture, and graphic design, always defying conventional thinking. An analysis of her main projects and collaborations.
Reviewed by christina catherine martinez my fashion pedigree is wholly derived from childhood predilection for wrapping swaths of cloth and ribbon left over from my mothers sewing projects around my body in primitive, avantgardist arrangements. Artwork info artwork title kuba chair artist name rei kawakubo date created 1989 classification furniture medium metal and paint dimensions 25 58 in. The visionary designer used exaggerated pieces to comment on how clothing is related to the human condition from. I would punctuate the look with bright pink plastic heels, the kind that came in a bliste. Art book rei kawakubo comme des garcons information website. Rei kawakubo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Comme des garcons is a similar expose on the head of the japanese fashion house, which specializes in diversity. Rei kawakubo by terry jones, 9783836538916, available at book. The original avantgarde fashion designer, rei kawakubo is the head of japanese atelier comme des garcons and has been bending and breaking the rules. The history of rei kawakubos comme des garcons hypebae. Rei kawakubo, the enigmatic head of innovative japanese fashion house. Who is rei kawakubo and how did she create comme des garcons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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