Tokyo Adorned - Hardcover

Card, Thomas C; Doonan, Simon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1861543476 ISBN 13: 9781861543479

Publisher: Booth-Clibborn Editions, 2014

Synopsis

The neon, pastels, bows, and vibrant prints of Tokyo's fashion tribes are unmistakable, outrageous, and fun. Recognized around the world, with huge online followings, the city's style icons are photographed here against white backgrounds, revealing a new dimen-sion of personality and emotion in these remarkable individuals. Portraits include fashion icon Kumamiki--the vision behind the Party Baby movement and clothing brand--who has a growing global online following.

About this title

Review:

Thomas s great skill is in ensuring that viewers focus on the subjects rather than the photographer's technique. --buzzfeed.com, 12th March

Tokyo's famously eccentric style scene is the subject of a new book, Tokyo Adorned, which shows off the wonderfully girly Kawaii style in all its colourful glory. --Daily Mail Online, 1st April 2014

About the Author:

Thomas C. Card is a New York-based photographer and director who has worked with Gucci, Barneys New York, Ferragamo, and Versace, and has contributed to 'Vogue', 'Harper's Bazaar' and the 'New York Times Magazine'. Simon Doonan is creative ambassador for Barneys New York; his books include 'Confessions of a Window Dresser', 'Gay Men Don't Get Fat' and 'The Asylum'. Buzz Spector's work has been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and other major venues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Booth-Clibborn Editions
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1861543476
• ISBN 13: 9781861543479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 130