For Christmas I received "The Stephen Sprouse Book", now I'm not going to lie I am not too familiar with him, maybe heard of him once or twice, but I'm always up to learning new things about fashion designers of course. My mom had found out about this book when she was reading my Teen Vogue Handbook, "I always have reference books around. This book on Stephen Sprouse is a must read for anyone aspiring to work in fashion." -Amy Astley, so my mom decided I should have it, good choice mom!
As soon as I looked at the book I knew I was going to enjoy it, how can you not - it comes in four different colors all of which are neon, with a metallic silver cover and pages sprayed neon it definitely catches your attention.
Most of the book is pictures either Sprouse himself took - mostly polaroids (which is another big plus for me), pictures of his collections, sketches or pictures of him with Debbie Harry, model Teri Toye, ANDY WARHOL, and more! I was completely inspired by reading his story and how he was basically the Andy Warhol of the 80s, taking Andy's prints and paintings and being the only one allowed to make fabrics off of them. Creating the "head-to-toe" look of one pattern down the whole body, or one color (which is very 60s mod in my opinion). There is a certain edge to Stephen that is completely different then everything I have exposed myself too before - I loved learning about him and where his inspiration came from - mainly Debbie Harry, Edie Sedgwick, Jim Morrison, and Andy Warhol. The book is filled with quotes from close friends and family as well as others in the business like Marc Jacobs (ah). Marc loved Stephen's work and eventually got stephen to collaborate with him for Louis Vuitton's 2000 collection. I know this is mostly ramble but there is too much in the book to talk about! Definatley go check it out if you can, it's amazing!
pictures from the book
Teri Toye and Debbie Harry at the book launch, in Sprouse designed clothes
Polaroids taken by Sprouse of Debbie Harry in his designs
collaborations with Marc and Louis Vuitton
lovelove, M.
27 comments:
Metallic=love.
XOX
What a wonderful gift!
Omg that book look amazing! I wish my mother was cool enough to get me something like that hahah
I would love that book!
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you have convinced me! i need that book!! haha thanks!
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Oooooh I might have to look into that book now :D
nice!
I like your blog!
those polaroids of debbie harry are fantastic!
your mom seems pretty awesome..
s.
Go Mum! That book sounds wonderful :)
I love your polaroid wall in the background, wait, have I said that already? Well I love it.
xx
oh! fantastic books! =)
I need this book!
Such awesome photos :-)
Never really heard of him either, but this book looks brilliant!
What a great present...
Panda xx
Those polaroids are pretty good! Unfortunately, although I have a polaroid camera, I can't afford the film :( Its so expensive!
It would be mine
that is a great present!!!!
hey M. you're inspiring me to get back on the blogwagon... i love youuu. so i can give you your xmas gift, and see you before i'm back to pareee, i was thinking we could go out for a pton date or something and you could help me find a nice journal of sorts :] haha. soo basically let's do this before jan 2.
<3 (93... i'm jealous :p)
Q.
!!!!!! i have never heard of him until right now but i want this book.
love, dayna
wow, what an awesome gift!
great pictures!
xo
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looks like a cool book!
I'm jealz. I recieved the Teen Vogue Handbook for Christmas, and after reading that one quote from Amy Astley, I knew I needed this book... I've gotta get on that.
that book is amazing!!! i desperately need to stock up on coffee table books. the who what wear daily book, the teen vogue handbook, a chanel book (or two), and that one will definitely satisfy me :)
debbie harry is a goddess!! awesome photos. xx
i've been wanting that too, ever since i read amy astley's section of the book. looks amazing!
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I'm jealous, that book looks great! And I love this Marc Jacobs photo :).
What a great mother you have! I'd love to have that book...
xx
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog, too!
Omg that book look amazing! I wish my mother was cool enough to get me something like that hahah
Thank you for the great review on our book...my brother and I wrote it to have Stephens work live on and inspire...and I am very happy you loved the book!!!
xoxo,
Mauricio Padilha
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