Over the past 40 years; Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art and ideology; as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in todays international fashion industry; and have refused to compromise their ideals; remaining autonomous and independent in their design; business affairs and distribution methods. The inspirational Miyake; Yamamoto and Kawakubo have gained worldwide respect and admiration and have influenced a generation of designers and artists alike.Based on twelve years of research; this book provides a richly detailed and uniquely comprehensive view of the work of these three key designers. It outlines their major contributions and the subsequent impact that their work has had upon the next generation of fashion and textile designers around the world.Designers discussed include: Issey Miyake; Yohji Yamamoto; Rei Kawakubo; Naoki Takizawa; Dai Fujiwara; Junya Watanabe; Tao Kurihara; Jun Takahashi; Yoshiki Hishinuma; Junichi Arai; Reiko Sudo the Nuno Corporation; Makiko Minagawa; Hiroshi Matsushita; Martin Margiela; Ann Demeulemeester; Dries Van Noten; Walter Beirendonck; Dirk Bikkembergs; Alexander McQueen; Hussein Chalayan and Helmut Lang.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. doesnt do justice to the richness of the nabis achievement.By kaminskynot much material. not much reproductions. doesnt do justice to the richness of the nabis achievement. this ugly book cover is a good indication of the book content.17 of 20 people found the following review helpful. A RARE ACCOUNT OF A REMARKABLE ERABy William J. Havlicek; PhDThis book opens a door to a seldom studied subject and to a cast of characters virtually unexamined and unknown in a personal way. For example one learns of Bonnard and his close relationship to key members of the Nabi Group and his difficulties as an artist. One is taken into the studio and marketing life (never discussed in other books) of Denis and learns of his consummate skill in selling his work. Of Denis and his noteworthy ability to conceive an idea and to carry it out from small to large scale. One will see period photos of installations in process and final state all taken at the turn of the century. The tone and depth of analysis on all levels is noteworthy and anyone interested in this lesser-known subject must read this book. I recommend it highly! William Havlicek PhD.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. yes great book.By masterjwe are a nabis artist so just lov this work . yes great book . john