Steampunk Fashion (Paperback)
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Description
Cutting-edge designs from 30 of the top fashion studios working in steampunk
The global movement that is steampunk has taken the worlds of art, sculpture, jewelry, and now fashion by storm. The designers in this collection represent the most innovative steampunk designers working today, and they come from Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Mosow, Rio, and more. Their offerings range from stunning haute couture to remarkable club looks and punky streetwear. Fantastic images of heavenly and astounding creations are at the core of this book, but it also features detailed biographies of the studios, their sources of inspiration, and their views on the movement. This is an essential resource for all fashion students and everyone on the scene, or for those simply looking for inspiration on how to dress.
About the Author
Spurgeon Vaughn Ratcliffe is a fashion journalist, gallery curator, designer, and illustrator. After working at 291 Gallery, Kemistry, and for International Art Consultants, he opened Achromat Gallery in Brighton in 2009, which acted as a a nexus for visual artists and fashion designers from Brighton's counter-culture scenes to exhibit and exchange ideas. Spurgeon studied Visual Studies at the Norwich School of Art, and, surprisingly, German Philosophy at Sussex University.
Praise For…
"If you want to be 'in the know' regarding Steampunk Fashion, I recommend this book." — Nerd Reactor.com
"Entirely enthralling, almost becoming a style encyclopedia of the steampunk dimension." — Portland Fashion Examiner
"A visually striking overview of Steampunk's fashion aesthetic." — Steampunk Chronicle.com