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Wednesday, 22 April 2015
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Marc Ascoli / Nick Knight / Peter Saville - Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme Automne/Hiver 1988-1989
Oufff! The holy trinity of Ascoli/Knight/Saville, who whilst working with Yamamoto changed the way fashion was presented. Their first for the house was described as 'Year Zero' for fashion publishing, and although it's a bold claim you can see his point- together they ushered in a new, quiet simplicity, breaking from the chaotic post modernity of the early eighties. They also pretty much introduced the lookbook as an idea, it didn't really exist before them, but of course is now very commonplace. So- this particular example was one of their last together, and very much encapsulates what they achieved together, stark graphic simplicity, bold art direction and lavish production. Oh- that and it's gigantic.
Peter Lindbergh - Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus no.3 (June 1986)
Oufff! The third ever CDG Homme + catalogue, shot by Lindbergh in Le Touget. Super stark and showing a heavy Ueda influence.
Vogue Tessuti 1989-2007 (23 volumes)
Wow! What a resource. Initially issued twice a year with Vogue L'Uomo, Vogue Tessuti focused on textiles and fabrics, earlier in the run for menswear, but becoming more general, and conceptual towards the late 90s. Superbly art directed, and packed with colours, textures, seasonal trends, collages and more abstract works. A serious design resource.
Saturday, 18 April 2015
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