UK £35.00 US $59.95 CAN $64.95 Hardback 256 pages 400 colour illustrations 29 x 20.2 cm (11.5 x 7.75 in) ISBN: 978-1-8589-4460-9 | The House of Viktor & Rolf Caroline Evans and Susannah Frankel Famed for their high-concept catwalk shows and extravagant collections, the radical Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm over the last 15 years. This sumptuously produced book is the most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf’s work to date, and includes an essay by the fashion historian Caroline Evans, an interview with the designers, a detailed biography and perceptive texts on each collection. Particular attention is given to signature looks from such collections as 'Atomic Bomb' and 'Russian Doll', which showcase the duo’s unique blend of cool irony and surreal beauty. Featuring style shots by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers, catwalk images, behind-the-scenes snapshots and portraits, The House of Viktor & Rolf is a stunning tribute to two of the most original designers in haute couture.
The first major overview of the 15-year career of the avant-garde fashion designers Includes 200 captivating images by such renowned photographers as Herb Ritts, Juergen Teller and Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin Published in association with the Barbican Art Gallery, London amazon: UK · USA · Canada · France · Germany · Japan Barnes & Noble · Waterstones · bookshop.org.uk · bookshop.org | |
Author Profiles Caroline Evans is Professor of Fashion History and Theory at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design at the University of the Arts London. Susannah Frankel is Fashion Editor of The Independent newspaper. | ||
Reviews A sumptuous book ... A must for every fan The definitive guide to the Dutch duo A cut above your average exhibition catalogue ... packed with luscious imagery | ||