Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Graphic Design
Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Details
Review "The book is a beauty to behold. A large format paperback with a plastic jacket to protect its precious interior, Manus x Machina is an object of art unto itself. With silvery mylar inserts, vellum overlays, silver ink, and four color plates, the book is adds a highly tactile experience to the traditional illustrated book, reminding us of the power of hand and machine to work together as one."—Crave Read more Book Description This beautifully illustrated book investigates the complex relationship between the artisanal and the technological in the world of fashion. Read more About the Author Andrew Bolton is curator in charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read more
Reviews
Saw the exhibit 'first hand', and it was fabulous. This catalog couldn't contain all the fabulous pieces, as they were too numerous. However, there are many garments shown in their entirety along with close-up photographs highlighting the stitching and complex construction.There is also information on fashion, construction and other techniques used throughout history and information on businesses used to supply the flowers, feathers and specialty items used so many years ago (some of which are still in business today). At the end of the book is a glossary of terms relating to the industry.For anyone even peripherally interested in clothing/fashion, this is a wonderful read. The only disappointment was the photo of Karl Lagerfeld's wedding dress, which was the inspiration for the Manus x Machina Exhibit. In person it was spectacular - the embroidery on the train was exquisite - I do not believe the photo in the book did it justice, and I would have liked a close-up of the embroidery. But, then again, perhaps it is impossible to capture Karl Lagerfeld's genius in a photo!
