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A Line of Beauty

By Andrew Bolton

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Karl Lagerfeld by Andrew Bolton delves into the life and career of the iconic fashion designer, exploring his influential work and enduring legacy in the fashion world. The book offers an in-depth look at Lagerfeld's creative process, visionary designs, and impact on major fashion houses. Through rich imagery and insightful analysis, it captures the essence of a true fashion visionary who defined an era.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in fashion, particularly the work and influence of an iconic designer who shaped the industry with his visionary creative direction. It delves into his artistic inspirations and contributions, offering insights into his unique style and legacy in the world of Arts & Culture.

Karl Lagerfeld

A compelling look at the aesthetic and historical significance of Lagerfeld’s work—from his elegantly tailored pieces for Chanel to the witty, playful ensembles that came to define the Lagerfeld brand

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Karl Lagerfeld by Andrew Bolton offers a compelling look at the aesthetic and historical significance of Lagerfeld’s work—from his elegantly tailored pieces for Chanel to the witty, playful ensembles that came to define the Lagerfeld brand.

This publication is the first to present an insightful overview of Karl Lagerfeld’s (1933–2019) artistry across his extraordinary 65-year career as a fashion designer and creative visionary. It covers his early work for Balmain and Patou in the 1950s, designs for Chloé and Fendi in the 1960s and 1970s, and his celebrated leadership in the 1980s and beyond at Chanel and with his own label.

Inspired by the “line of beauty” theorised by the sixteenth-century English painter William Hogarth, this dazzling publication pursues four “lines”—straight, serpentine, satirical, and explosive—as a means of defining Lagerfeld’s unique creative process. An introductory text uses these concepts to explore topics such as the masculine-perceived art of tailoring, the traditionally feminine art of dressmaking, and Lagerfeld’s use of irony and parody, showcasing how these three modes converge in surprising, disruptive, and innovative ways.

Thematic chapters illustrating the dualities in Lagerfeld’s work, an illustrated timeline of his career, and reminiscences from the designer’s friends and colleagues accompany new photography of 155 garments. Additionally, the book includes Lagerfeld’s illustrations, material samples, personal photographs, and drawings, many never before published.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press.

Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(May 5–July 16, 2023)

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Andrew Bolton's Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty has been praised for its artistic and scholarly presentation, offering insight into Lagerfeld's iconic journey in fashion through exceptional photographs and eloquent prose. Celebrated for its artistic craftsmanship, the book features various textural elements and rich gold embellishments, reflecting Lagerfeld's profound impact on the fashion world. Renowned figures such as Anna Wintour and fashion houses like Chanel and Fendi commend its exploration of the dualities and genius of Lagerfeld's design legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781588397584

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Illustration: 340 color illus.

Contributors:

Contributions by Tadao Ando
Contributions by Anita Briey
Contributions by Stefania D'Alfonso
Contributions by Olivia Douchez
Contributions by Amanda Harlech
Contributions by Patrick Hourcade
Contributions by Mellissa Huber
Contributions by Nicole Lefort

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 436

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About the Author

Andrew Bolton is the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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