Walter Van Beirendonck
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Forty years of fashion drawings by Walter Van Beirendonck collected in a majestic publication For the first time, Walter Van Beirendonck opens his rich private archive and presents a carefully selected collection of design drawings that are essential for bridging the gap between imagination, the catwalk, and the world. As one of the most influential fashion designers of all time and a member of the Antwerp Six, Van Beirendonck has been redefining how contemporary clothing can look and feel for over four decades. This selection of more than five hundred drawings on paper, some dating back to the 1980s and others just a few weeks old, offers a unique insight into the wonderful, wild, and hopeful world of a true artist who follows his path undeterred by obstacles or setbacks. This Walter Van Beirendonck bible is an indispensable addition to the library of any fashion enthusiast.
die-cut hardcover with three interchangeable cover images
976 pages
Available in a limited edition.
34 x 24 cm (13.5 x 9.5 inches)
Published by Hannibal Books
Walter Van Beirendonck
A member of the influential "Antwerp Six," now head of fashion of their alma mater the Royal Academy Antwerp, designer Walter Van Beirendonck has long been a driving force for change in the fashion industry. Established in 1983, Walter continues to show collections that are graphically strong, conceptually challenging and technically innovative. Van Beirendonck has nurtured many top talents in today's fashion establishment, including Raf Simons and Kris van Assche.
