Walter Van Beirendonck
Walter Van Beirendonck Cut The World Awake Book
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An exclusive look at the collages of celebrated designer Walter Van Beirendonck Cut the World Awake offers an exclusive insight into the creative work process of Walter Van Beirendonck, fashion designer and member of the legendary Antwerp Six. Van Beirendonck draws inspiration from a wide range of artistic and cultural sources, transforming them into collages that serve as a kind of preliminary design for his clothing lines: paper montages that are simultaneously inspiring, exciting, and provocative.
This impressive publication presents a selection of more than 150 never-before-seen colour collages, from works that date back to the 1990s to montages that form the basis for his most recent collections. These are collages conceived, selected, and combined by one of the most influential and innovative designers of our time.
Available in a limited edition.
Die-cut hardcover with three interchangeable cover images
176 pages
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.
