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Book Synopsis: A revelatory look at the influential and enigmatic designer behind Comme des Garçons. The great pantheon of fashion designers produces only a handful of creators who are masters of their métier. Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons is one of them. Widely recognized among her contemporaries as the most important and influential designer of the past forty years, she has, since her Paris debut in 1981, defined and transformed the aesthetics of our time.
This lavishly illustrated publication examines Kawakubo’s fascination with interstitiality, or the space between boundaries. Existing within and between dualities—whether self/other, object/subject, art/fashion—Kawakubo’s work challenges the rigid divisions that have come to define received notions of identity and fashionability, inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, re-creation, and, ultimately, hybridity. Featuring brilliant new photography and thought-provoking texts by Andrew Bolton, this book expresses the conceptual and challenging aesthetic of this visionary designer. An insightful interview and illustrated chronology of Kawakubo’s career provide additional context.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (05/04/17–09/04/17)
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Discover the artistic genius of Rei Kawakubo, the visionary designer behind Comme des Garçons. With her Paris debut in 1981, Kawakubo has redefined the boundaries of fashion, becoming the most important and influential designer of the past forty years. Embrace the enigmatic and explore the space between boundaries with her extraordinary collection, captured in the lavishly illustrated book, "Art of the In-Between".
Featuring stunning photography and insightful writings by Andrew Bolton, this book delves into Kawakubo's fascination with interstitiality and challenges the rigid divisions that define the fashion industry. By exploring the interplay of self and other, object and subject, art and fashion, Kawakubo invites us to reimagine fashion as a realm of constant creation, re-creation, and ultimate hybridity.
Take a journey through the remarkable career of Rei Kawakubo as she constantly pushes the limits of conventional fashion. Gain a deeper understanding of her avant-garde aesthetic and the profound impact she has made on the fashion world. The book also includes an interview and an illustrated chronology, providing valuable context to Kawakubo's creative journey.
Get your hands on this captivating book, published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world created by Rei Kawakubo, and let your own sense of style evolve with her groundbreaking concepts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the art of the in-between. Shop now!
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