{"title":"Dilys E. Blum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDilys E. Blum’s works explore the rich intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers insightful perspectives on creativity and expression. With titles like \u003cem\u003ePatrick Kelly\u003c\/em\u003e, her writing delves into the lives and legacies of influential artists and cultural figures, illuminating their impact through vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that capture both the aesthetic and social dimensions of the arts. Blum’s nuanced approach invites a deeper appreciation of cultural history and the vibrant personalities who shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"patrick-kelly-by-laura-l-camerlengo-9780300260236","title":"Patrick Kelly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I want my clothes to make you smile!”—Patrick Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Kelly (1954–1990) was known for his bold, bright, and joyful fashion creations that resonated in the streets and nightclubs and on the runways of New York, Paris, and beyond. The first American and the first Black designer to be admitted to the governing body of the French fashion industry, Kelly boasted celebrity couture clients including Madonna, Cicely Tyson, and Gloria Steinem. His designs are distinguished by a combination of playful aesthetics and a willingness to brazenly foreground race and heritage and push cultural boundaries, including racial tropes like golliwogs, or Black baby dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenerously illustrated with hundreds of images of runway photography, garments on mannequins, and never-before-published archival materials, \u003cem\u003ePatrick Kelly\u003c\/em\u003e is an unprecedented exploration of Kelly’s influential career, which was tragically cut short by complications from AIDS. More than 80 of Kelly’s most beloved works are featured alongside thoughtful essays focusing on his work in relationship to French fashion, queer identity, Black identity, and his exuberant runway shows. Also featured is a detailed timeline decorated with archival photographs and drawings, making this volume the definitive resource on Kelly’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471331999980,"sku":"9780300260236","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300260236-patrick-kelly.jpg?v=1775239990"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dilys-e-blum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}