Manus x machina :
Bolton, Andrew, 1966-
Manus x machina : fashion in an age of technology / Manus ex machina - 247 pages : color illustrations ; 34 cm + 1 booklet (xxxii pages ; 29 cm)
Catalog of the exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5-August 14, 2016. Accompanying booklet in pocket contains interviews by Andrew Bolton with Sarah Burton, Hussein Chalayan, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, Nicolas Ghesquière, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, Iris van Herpen, Christopher Kane, Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, and Gareth Pugh.
Includes bibliographical references (page 240) and index.
Book I. Introduction -- Toiles -- Tailleur and flou -- Pleating and folding -- Lacework and leatherwork -- Embroidery, featherwork, and artificial flowers -- Glossary -- Related métiers -- Selected reading -- Acknowledgements -- Collection credits -- Index of designers. Book II. Interviews with Andrew Bolton : Sarah Burton (Alexander McQueen) -- Hussein Chalayan -- Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli (Valentino) -- Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton) -- Iris Van Herpen -- Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough (Proenza Schouler) -- Christopher Kane -- Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel) -- Miuccia Prada -- Gareth Pugh.
"The catalogue that accompanies the 2016 Costume Institute exhibition "Manus x Machina" features exceptional fashions that reconcile traditional hand techniques with innovative machine technologies such as 3-D printing, laser cutting, circular knitting, computer modeling, bonding and laminating, and ultrasonic welding. Featuring 90 astonishing pieces, ranging from Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's iconic tweed suit to Karl Lagerfeld's 3-D-printed version, and from Yves Saint Laurent's bird-of-paradise dress to Iris van Herpen's silicone adaptation - all beautifully photographed by Nicholas Alan Cope - this fascinating book is an exploration of both the artistry and the future of fashion. Interviews with Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen; Hussein Chalayan, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino; Nicolas Ghesquière of Louis Vuitton; Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler; Iris van Herpen; Christopher Kane; Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel; Miuccia Prada; and Gareth Pugh enhance this expansive and absorbing book." -- Publisher's description
9781588395924 1588395928 9781588396266 1588396266
Fashion design--History--20th century--Exhibitions.
Fashion design--History--21st century--Exhibitions.
Fashion design--Technological innovations--Exhibitions.
Fashion designers--Interviews.
Exhibition catalogs.
Interviews.
Exhibition catalogue
GT 596 BOL
Manus x machina : fashion in an age of technology / Manus ex machina - 247 pages : color illustrations ; 34 cm + 1 booklet (xxxii pages ; 29 cm)
Catalog of the exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5-August 14, 2016. Accompanying booklet in pocket contains interviews by Andrew Bolton with Sarah Burton, Hussein Chalayan, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, Nicolas Ghesquière, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, Iris van Herpen, Christopher Kane, Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, and Gareth Pugh.
Includes bibliographical references (page 240) and index.
Book I. Introduction -- Toiles -- Tailleur and flou -- Pleating and folding -- Lacework and leatherwork -- Embroidery, featherwork, and artificial flowers -- Glossary -- Related métiers -- Selected reading -- Acknowledgements -- Collection credits -- Index of designers. Book II. Interviews with Andrew Bolton : Sarah Burton (Alexander McQueen) -- Hussein Chalayan -- Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli (Valentino) -- Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton) -- Iris Van Herpen -- Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough (Proenza Schouler) -- Christopher Kane -- Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel) -- Miuccia Prada -- Gareth Pugh.
"The catalogue that accompanies the 2016 Costume Institute exhibition "Manus x Machina" features exceptional fashions that reconcile traditional hand techniques with innovative machine technologies such as 3-D printing, laser cutting, circular knitting, computer modeling, bonding and laminating, and ultrasonic welding. Featuring 90 astonishing pieces, ranging from Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's iconic tweed suit to Karl Lagerfeld's 3-D-printed version, and from Yves Saint Laurent's bird-of-paradise dress to Iris van Herpen's silicone adaptation - all beautifully photographed by Nicholas Alan Cope - this fascinating book is an exploration of both the artistry and the future of fashion. Interviews with Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen; Hussein Chalayan, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino; Nicolas Ghesquière of Louis Vuitton; Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler; Iris van Herpen; Christopher Kane; Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel; Miuccia Prada; and Gareth Pugh enhance this expansive and absorbing book." -- Publisher's description
9781588395924 1588395928 9781588396266 1588396266
Fashion design--History--20th century--Exhibitions.
Fashion design--History--21st century--Exhibitions.
Fashion design--Technological innovations--Exhibitions.
Fashion designers--Interviews.
Exhibition catalogs.
Interviews.
Exhibition catalogue
GT 596 BOL
