She Walks in Beauty | Olivier Theyskens

She Walks in Beauty is a stunning tribute to the visionary work of Olivier Theyskens, one of the most influential fashion designers of his generation. Renowned for his romantic silhouettes, impeccable tailoring, and signature gothic aesthetic, Theyskens has left an indelible mark on the worlds of couture, semi-couture, and prêt-à-porter. This beautifully crafted volume traces his remarkable twenty-year career, from his darkly poetic early collections to his reinvention of Rochas, his mastery of textiles at Nina Ricci, and his innovative work at Theyskens’ Theory.

Richly illustrated with striking photography and original drawings created for this edition, She Walks in Beauty offers an intimate look at Theyskens’ evolving creative vision. Newly commissioned texts explore the Belgian designer’s ability to blend old-world craftsmanship with modern sensibilities, seamlessly weaving ethereal fabrics, historical references, and punk influences into his designs. With a special focus on his return to the runway under his own label, this book is the definitive monograph on a true fashion artist—one who continues to transform and inspire, always walking in beauty.

Hardcover. English.

At the backside:

This is the first intensive monograph on one of the most intriguing Belgian fashion designers, Olivier Theyskens. From the raw emotion and dark romanticism of his early collections, to the new vision of French elegance that he delineated at Rochas and Nina Ricci, and the contemporary American fashion at Theory: the evolution of Theyskens' métier runs parallel to the significant changes in the fashion industry at the dawn of the 21st century.

Again and again, Theyskens' silhouettes and drawings reveal the hand of a master.

Poetic voices surround the timeless images of the Theyskens universe. The Theyskens muse walks in beauty wherever she goes. With essays by Elisa De Wyngaert, Vanessa Friedman, Lydia Kamitsis, Wim Mertens, Dan Thawley, and Karen Van Godtsenhoven.

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