The book showcases the exceptional fashion collection of the Mode Museum (MoMu) in Belgium, highlighting its status as a leading institution in the fashion world. It offers a comprehensive presentation of the museum's remarkable holdings, making this the first time such a collection is documented in a single volume.
This essential book for fashion enthusiasts explores Martin Margiela's transformative impact at Hermès, focusing on innovations in tailoring and a new vision of beauty that embraces all ages. Featuring interviews, essays, and exclusive archival material, it captures a pivotal moment in 20th- and 21st-century fashion.
Au travers d'archives inédites portant sur la section mode anversoise, ce livre démontre par le texte et par l'image comment l'Académie de mode d'Anvers a su attirer les regards de l'univers de la mode internationale, et ce, depuis plus de cinquante ans
This text argues that fashion and the imagery surrounding it give us a vision of Western culture that is both enticing and alienating. Rebecca Arnold exlores the complex nature of modern fashion, attempting to unravel the contradictory emotions of desire and anxiety that it provokes.