Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs: In Association with the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847837572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 308 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The second half of the book examines the role of Marc Jacobs as Louis Vuitton’s creative director (since 1997), who took the Louis Vuitton house into a new era with a series of collaborations with artists and designers—such as Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, and Stephen Sprouse—as well as designing a line of highly successful and desired clothing for the company.By examining two divergent but often similar careers one hundred years apart, Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs is not only a layered study of the evolution of a luxury brand in the past 150 years but also a celebration of technical and design innovations in the new century.. This fascinating publication presents the roles two men have played in turning a small workshop in nineteenth-century Paris into one of the most successful and recognized brands in the world. Known for both craftsmanship and must-have high de
Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs This is a nicely produced book focusing on the contributions of both Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs to the world of fashion.The book is divided into two sections, the first is devoted to the history of Louis Vuitton and its rise as a powerful label. The text is enhanced by several clear b&w photographs,rare archival materials, and some per. Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition catalogue Ellen Anders Book clearly outlines history and evolution of Louis Vuitton company, products and family organization. It revealed facts I was not aware of such as how a fourteen year old young man, who could not read or write, invented a way to transport clothes for travelers in the 1800's and became a global business success. A remarkable story. The p. Nitza Ferra Cordero said Five Stars. Excellent book, highly satisfied, fabulous
"For those who can’t travel to Paris to see the current exhibit, Louis Vuitton/Marc Jacobs chronicles the storied past and present of the fashion powerhouse." Harper's Bazaar "Presenting an array of antique pictures mixed with essays from its top tastemakers, the book is a testament to how prominent the brand remains to be within the fashion industry." Fashionotes"chock full of glossy pics, editorial throwbacks, and a little bit of history about both the men that shaped fashion beyond comprehension." Refinery29
. Pamela Golbin is the chief curator of twentieth-century and contemporary fashion and textiles at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris. She is the author of Madeleine Vionnet and Valentino: Themes and Variations