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Karl Lagerfeld Unseen
The Chanel Years
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A Financial Times Book of the Year 2022
A glamorous tribute to Karl Lagerfeld's highly influential creations for Chanel captured behind the scenes by US Vogue photographer Robert Fairer in beautiful, never-before-seen images.
Casting a new light on one of the best-loved chapters in fashion history, Karl Lagerfeld Unseen: The Chanel Years illuminates key Chanel collections and creations from behind the scenes.
From discreet client fittings in rue Cambon's immaculate black-and-beige salons to previously unseen backstage moments that show models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and Karl Lagerfeld himself at work, Robert Fairer's stunning and high-energy photographs capture the elegance, glamour and spirit that defined Karl Lagerfeld's shows for Chanel.
Texts by Karl Lagerfeld's collaborators and friends provide a fresh perspective on his creative process and reveal the stories behind the now iconic designs. A treasure trove of inspiration, this publication will be a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike, and for dedicated Chanel fans the world over.
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The book Karl Lagerfeld Unseen by Robert Fairer is celebrated for capturing the designer's vast influence within the fashion industry and showcases his unique ability to inspire excellence and family spirit. The book offers a nostalgic and artistic journey through the golden era of fashion, featuring behind-the-scenes photographs from fashion shows and the Paris atelier, revealing insights into the models, make-up artists, and the designer himself. Critics praise it as a tribute to a pivotal era in fashion history and an artistic piece in its own right.
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ISBN: 9780500024249
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Preface by Sally Singer
- Introduction by Natasha A Fraser
- Text by Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 245.0mm
Height: 335.0mm
Weight: 2720g
Pages: 352
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About the Author
Robert Fairer started photographing the major international womenswear collections in the mid-1990s. First commissioned by Elle and Harper's Bazaar USA, he then became US Vogue's exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade. His first book, Alexander McQueen: Unseen, was published by Thames & Hudson, followed by John Galliano: Unseen, Marc Jacobs: Unseen and John Galliano for Dior. Sally Singer is head of fashion direction at Amazon. Her previous roles have included creative director of American Vogue and editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Natasha A Fraser is an author, journalist and expert on Paris, luxury and lifestyle. Her books include Chanel Fashion, Monsieur Dior and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land. She has also taught at the American University in Paris and is the co-producer of Inside Dior, the two-part television series. Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis is a freelance writer, columnist and editor for international publications. Formerly style editor-at-large at American Vogue, she has designed and collaborated with both fashion brands and art institutions.
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