Synopses & Reviews
They're fine art.and fashion-forward clothing you'd proudly wear anywhere! Here, from the cutting-edge magazine in textile arts, comes a book as dazzling and elegant as the clothes themselves, featuring one-of-a-kind designs from 40 leading American artists in the field. Some weave and sew every piece themselves; others collaborate with clothmakers to produce breathtaking outfits snapped up by movie stars. Still more create limited-edition items or display their handiwork in museums. All use an exciting variety of styles, textures, and techniques. The pieces showcased in glorious color include a flowing silk "silver shards" shibori kimono; a dramatic opera shawl with a large feather-pleated boa; a velvet hand-painted spirals coat; a silkscreened devore mantle with a narrow pant of Indian brocade; and a loom-knitted "Tears of the Goddess" gown with crochet detailing. You'll feel as if you stepped right into the studios of these stylists, who explain their techniques, artistic philosophies, and marketing procedures. Among the featured names: Stevie Kane and Mike Sells, Jim Harding, Carter Smith, and Karren K. Brito. "A Selection of Crafter's Choice.
Synopsis
From the cutting edge magazine of textile arts comes this definitive collection of the top 40 American artists in the field today. Each produces one-of-a-kind clothing--like a flowing silk "silver shards" shibori kimono--that incorporate weaving, sewing, fabric painting, applique, and quilting. These pioneer artists produce museum quality pieces, highly collectible yet suitable for wearing too! Among the featured names: Stevie Kane and Mike Sells, Tim Harding, Carter Smith, and Karren K. Brito.
Synopsis
“An overview of current trends in the field [with]...profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work...a good choice.”—
Library Journal. “Lavishly photo-graphed...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages theyd be thrilled to wear.”—
Threads. “Inspirational...jam-packed with ideas, tips, and techniques....Get a copy and start the creative juices flowing.”—
Vogue Patterns.Synopsis
A fabulous collection of contemporary, stunnign clothes that are wearable art. These one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces are often kept for a lifetime by collectors--who wear them again and again to experience their beauty and complexity. Setting the garments apart from others are, "the drape of the cloth, the way the cloth moves with the body, attention to fine craftsmanship, line proportion, scale, composition, color, and texture." Designed by 39 of the most creative textile artists in the field, these clothes are a unique example of exquisite form perfectly merged with function.
Synopsis
“An overview of current trends in the field [with]...profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work...a good choice.”—
Library Journal. “Lavishly photo-graphed...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages they’d be thrilled to wear.”—
Threads. “Inspirational...jam-packed with ideas, tips, and techniques....Get a copy and start the creative juices flowing.”—
Vogue Patterns.Synopsis
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