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Book Synopsis: Celebrating the creativity and artistic legacy of female fashion designers from the eighteenth century to the present day. This elegantly designed volume, featuring all-new photography of more than 70 garments, celebrates the impact of fashions created by and for women—from unidentified dressmakers in eighteenth-century France to contemporary designers who are leading the direction of fashion today.
Women Dressing Women includes ensembles from French houses such as Vionnet, Schiaparelli, and Mad Carpentier; American makers like Ann Lowe, Claire McCardell, and Isabel Toledo; and contemporary designers including Rei Kawakubo, Iris van Herpen, Simone Rocha, and Anifa Mvuemba. The accompanying essays address notions of anonymity, visibility, agency, and omission, exploring how these concepts have impacted female designers and situating their creations in a larger social context, while an illustrated timeline visually traces connections between these celebrated women and their aesthetic sensibilities. A long overdue look at women-led design, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of fashion and this major, under-recognized aspect of the narrative.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (December 7, 2023–March 3, 2024)
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Discover the captivating world of female fashion designers with Women Dressing Women: A Lineage of Female Fashion Design Book. This beautiful volume showcases the creativity and artistic legacy of women who have shaped the fashion industry from the eighteenth century to the present day. With stunning new photography of over 70 garments, this book takes you on a journey through time, celebrating the fashions created by and for women.
From the elegant designs of French houses like Vionnet, Schiaparelli, and Mad Carpentier, to the iconic creations of American makers such as Ann Lowe, Claire McCardell, and Isabel Toledo, this book highlights the contributions of these talented female designers. It also explores the work of contemporary designers like Rei Kawakubo, Iris van Herpen, Simone Rocha, and Anifa Mvuemba who continue to shape the future of fashion.
Women Dressing Women goes beyond showcasing beautiful garments. The accompanying essays delve into important themes such as anonymity, visibility, agency, and omission, revealing how these concepts have influenced and affected female designers throughout history. By placing their creations within a larger social context, this book offers a fresh perspective on the contributions of women in fashion.
With an illustrated timeline that connects these celebrated women and their aesthetic sensibilities, Women Dressing Women is a comprehensive look at the often overlooked world of women-led design. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about the stories behind iconic fashion pieces, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating history of fashion.
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