{"title":"Chihiro Masui","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Chihiro Masui, a distinguished author known for her insightful writings on arts and culture. With a flair for capturing the essence of creative expression, Masui has carved a niche in the literary world through her meticulously researched and visually captivating books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eKenzo Takada\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a vibrant tribute to the revered fashion designer. This book not only delves into the fascinating life and career of Kenzo Takada but also offers a rich tapestry of imagery and tales from the world of fashion. Readers will find themselves immersed in a journey that explores the intersection of creativity, culture, and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChihiro Masui’s books are a treasure trove for enthusiasts of art and culture, providing both educational depth and engaging narratives. As you browse this collection, you'll discover the profound impact she has had in chronicling the stories of iconic figures in art and fashion. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to her work, Masui’s books promise an enriching experience filled with insight and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kenzo-takada-by-kazuko-masui-9781788840019","title":"Kenzo Takada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exclusive book of hand-coloured sketches and personal photographs from the archives of Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada. Features a stunning cover design by Kenzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970, the young Japanese designer Kenzo Takada opened his first boutique, Jungle Jap, in Paris and revolutionised the fashion world. His colourful, ethnic, and nomadic-influenced collections, made with luxurious and vibrantly patterned textiles, tweaked the conventions of haute couture while maintaining the quality of traditional European clothing houses. He was influenced by Parisian fashion and Japanese kimonos, boldly mixing colours and prints, cuts and materials. His vibrant palette and pattern combinations were joyful and whimsical, and very different from the subtle tailoring of the traditional Paris couturier. In his inspired blend of the opulent and the exotic, he developed a signature style and found early success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith stunning photography, and over 300 sketches from Kenzo's private collection, this book traces more than forty years of his creative output. It includes photographs from his high-energy runway shows, in addition to personal photographs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a spectacular wedding dress, opening a window on the creative process and capturing Kenzo's energy, vision, and presence. Superbly illustrated throughout with pencilled and hand-coloured sketches, swatched drawings, and previously unpublished archival photographs, the authors explore Kenzo's career, tracing the evolution of his cult label in a look-book of visual exuberance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKenzo Takada\u003c\/em\u003e is authored by Kazuko Masui, who was a foreign correspondent for a Japanese women's magazine for nearly half a century. She has written numerous books on fashion and gastronomy in Japan and France. Since meeting Kenzo Takada shortly after his arrival in Paris, she has remained one of his most faithful friends. She was also the instigator of the legendary exhibition Kenzo-Liberte that took place in 1989, for the bicentennial of the French Revolution, in Tokyo and Himeji, Kenzo's birthplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn exclusive look-book of hand-coloured sketches and personal photographs from the archives of Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes hundreds of sketches and personal photographs which offer an insider's perspective on his career, creative process, and vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a stunning cover design by Kenzo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e322 colour and 105 b\/w images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253384298732,"sku":"9781788840019","price":159.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24929233482824.jpg?v=1769472149"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chihiro-masui.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}