A captivating journey through the sketchbooks of the renowned Antwerp-Six fashion designer, Walter Van Beirendonck. This large format book features three interchangeable covers and comprises over 500 iconic fashion sketches, tracing Van Beirendonck''s creative evolution from his formative years at the Antwerp Fashion Academy to the present day.Drawing on more than 40 years of work, Walter Van Beirendonck selected over 500 iconic fashion drawings that have rarely, if ever, been seen before.
Draw 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 collectible book offers a vibrant glimpse into the mind of a true mastermind in fashion design.
This XL volume features three interchangeable covers and showcases the full range of Van Beirendonck''s oeuvre in drawings, from his Sado collection in 1982 and the outfits he designed for U2''s Popmart tour in 1997, to his Hand on Heart collection of Fall 2011 until today.
The book reveals his wide range of inspirations, which include technology, art, pop culture and ethnography. Walter Van Beirendonck studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. He broke through at the British Designer Show in London in 1987, together with ‘The Antwerp Six’: Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene and Marina Yee.
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
976 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Hannibal Books |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2024-10-14 |
| ISBN |
9789464941364 |
