The icon and the iconoclasts : celebrating monogram
Title:
The icon and the iconoclasts : celebrating monogram
Author:
Furniss, Jo-Ann.
ISBN:
9780847845606
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Rizzoli, 2014.
Physical Description:
[90] p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 41 cm
Abstract:
This limited-edition book celebrates the luxury brand's spirit of innovation and collaboration by giving six of the world's iconoclasts (Christian Louboutin, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson, and Rei Kawakubo) the opportunity to create a personally inspired bag and/or piece of luggage using Louis Vuitton's iconic and globally recognized monogram. Highlights include classic and contemporary images and sketches, along with bios of the artists and designers that lend insight into the inspirations behind these very special collaborations.
When the personal becomes the universal : Louis Vuitton's monogram -- Christan Louboutin -- Cindy Sherman -- Frank Gehry -- Karl Lagerfeld -- Marc Newson -- Rei Kawakubo.
Personal Subject:
Corporate Subject:
Subject:
| Monograms -- Pictorial works. |
| Handbags -- Design. |
| Louboutin, Christian, 1963- |
| Sherman, Cindy. |
| Gehry, Frank O., 1929- |
| Lagerfeld, Karl. |
| Newson, Marc, 1963- |
| Kawakubo, Rei, 1942- |
| Louis Vuitton (Firm) |
Summary:
This limited-edition book celebrates the luxury brand's spirit of innovation and collaboration by giving six of the world's iconoclasts (Christian Louboutin, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson, and Rei Kawakubo) the opportunity to create a personally inspired bag and/or piece of luggage using Louis Vuitton's iconic and globally recognized monogram. Highlights include classic and contemporary images and sketches, along with bios of the artists and designers that lend insight into the inspirations behind these very special collaborations.
When the personal becomes the universal : Louis Vuitton's monogram -- Christan Louboutin -- Cindy Sherman -- Frank Gehry -- Karl Lagerfeld -- Marc Newson -- Rei Kawakubo.