Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being - Assouline Coffee Table Book

by Susana Martinez Vidal

Frida Kahlo was not only an iconic artist but also a daring fashionista whose unique style continues to inspire and influence the worlds of fashion, media, and art today. Fashion is an optical effect that Kahlo employed with shrewd intelligence and artistic intention, and her original, multicultural aesthetic made her the center of attention wherever she went. This vibrant tribute to Frida Kahlo’s bold character, style, art, and fashion reflects the kaleidoscopic ways her unique story and personality have been interpreted and adapted as few others in our time.

Genres: Coffee Table Books

184 pages, Hardcover

First published September 29, 2015

Reviews

[Susannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fabulously sumptuous book about Frida Kahlo, and how she used fashion to create her identity. The book is large format and covered in bright blue fabric, reminiscent of Kahlo's Mexican home, La Casa Azul. The book is filled with lavish images, both of Frida's wardrobe, which was not exhibited to the world until 2012, and of models styled like Frida, wearing modern designs inspired by her iconic look. There are also essays penned by Vidal that examine Frida's life and her cultural and artistic impact.
Well worth a read for any fans of Frida Kahlo.

[Terri Champion · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved it.... feel sad yet so inspired