Beene by Beene /anglais

by WOLCOTT/LUTHER, Laura Jacobs, Pamela A. Parmal

Beene by Beene is a journey through Geoffrey Beene's life in fashion, a 40-year exploration that was, by turns, visionary, witty, irreverent, iconic, and timeless. His work was of such powerful clarity, such complete complicity between form and function that it actually teaches us-as all works of art do-how to look. A defining American artist, Geoffrey Beene towers in his field.

Pamela A. Parmal provides a chronological survey of Mr. Beene's career as a fashion designer and discusses the evolution of his work. Chapters focus on themes or influences-Woman, Body, Fabric, Comfort, Geometry, Sport, Culture-that were a constant source of inspiration to the designer. Beene won the attention and admiration of other artists, and here we see his work through the eyes of renowned photographers and illustrators, even filmmakers and choreographers.

Geoffrey Beene died in September 2004, before this book could be published, but he was intimately involved with its creation, including the editing of the text, the photo selection, and the book design. The book itself is as tailored and soignée as Mr. Beene's couture, as it looks back at his long and distinguished career.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit that I'm not the biggest Geoffrey Beene fan, however this book is an excellent example of what a fashion book should be. Loved the use of white space and the intentional use of black and white garments as an overall theme and the orange interior cover.