Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (686 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847861112 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ralph Lauren isn’t easy to define. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private life and with his family, living the lives he designs for. In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly for the first time ever about himself and his art. Unlike many designers, he is not known for a single signature look, but rather for his sweeping dreams of American living. Over the course of his career, the images of luxury, adventure, and beauty that he created have come to define American style. Lauren’s aesthetic influence and u
In the second part, Lauren displays and writes about his most iconic and most beloved work, handpicked from hundreds of collections and his signature cinematic advertising campaigns. Now expanded with new photography, this unique fashion monograph is a personal expression of the artist and a rare peek into the mind of one of America’s most accomplished fashion designers.. In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly about himself and his art. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private life and with his family, living the lives he designs for. The landmark volume celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren—the vision of the brand as told and presented by Lauren himself—in a smaller, more portable edition, with additional photographs updated to the present. Lauren’s aesthetic influence and unique design sensibility are captured here by fashion’s finest photographers, including Bruce Weber, Deborah Turbeville, and Patrick Demarchelier
These photos represent not only a fashion still but a pastiche of what we would like our pasts to be Ralph Lauren reinvented fashion based on his vision of the past. To sum up his world in a word, it is Romance. These photos represent not only a fashion still but a pastiche of what we would like our pasts to be.Working class or privileged, it shows a world where everyone can be proud. I rejected the naysayers who chafe at this working class guy from Long Island reminding us of Wasp and Cowboy Chic. Thi. "Nobody could wear clothes better. But only a small section shows the women's" according to Sharon. Accidentally got this enormous tome - Ralph is very handsome of course, with sparkling white teeth, and he always looks un-selfconscious in any sort of outfit. Nobody could wear clothes better. But only a small section shows the women's clothing collections and even less of the fabulous home decor - lots and lots of Ralph portraits - all good, but most of the book is about him. And his comments could be. "For the Die Hard Ralph Lauren Fan. More So About the Man as Opposed to the Style or Fashion of the Brand." according to B Woon. Simply put this book is for the die hard Ralph Lauren fan. Emphasis on the word "die hard".What this book is not: A catalog of everything Ralph has designed.nor is it a catalog of select pieces.nor is it a catalog on the best pieces.nor is it a large catalog of the ads. This book is not a catalog of anything other than pictures and stories of Ralph Lauren, the man.What this book really is: A celebration