Walter Van Beirendonck : cut the world awake /
"A captivating journey through the collages of the legendary Antwerp-Six fashion designer, Walter Van Beirendonck. Dive into a selection of original and inspiring collages, tracing Van Beirendonck's creative journey from his early days at the Antwerp Fashion Academy right up to the present...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Veurne, Belgium] :
Hannibal Books,
[2024].
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| Summary: | "A captivating journey through the collages of the legendary Antwerp-Six fashion designer, Walter Van Beirendonck. Dive into a selection of original and inspiring collages, tracing Van Beirendonck's creative journey from his early days at the Antwerp Fashion Academy right up to the present. Cut the World Awake is a wild ride through Van Beirendonck's imaginative evolution, showcasing his bold and boundary-pushing style like never before. Whether you're a fashion fanatic or just love a good visual feast, this collection offers a vibrant glimpse into the mind of a true mastermind in fashion design."-- Vendor website. For the first time ever, Walter Van Beirendonck opens up his personal archives to reveal an incredibly rich but meticulously curated selection of the transmutative drawings that have been crucial in bridging the gap between his mind, his runways and the world at large. As one of the most influential fashion designers ever, the Antwerp Six member has been rethinking and reshaping what contemporary clothing can look and feel like for over four decades. Previously stored within his private vault, this curation of more than five hundred drawings on paper, some dreamt up in the eighties, others just weeks ago, offer an unprecedented insight into the wonderful, wild, hopeful world of a true artist who relentlessly follows his calling, no matter the hurdles or setbacks along the way. This Walter Van Beirendonck bible, filled with more than 500 of his most magnificent drawings, is an indispensable addition to the personal library of any fashion lover. |
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| Item Description: | Die-cut hardcover with 3 interchangeable cover images. |
| Physical Description: | 175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 34 cm + 3 postcards |
| ISBN: | 9789464941388 9464941383 |