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Book Synopsis: What is “camp”? Drawing from Susan Sontag’s seminal essay, this striking volume explores its meaning and its expression in fashion from its origins to today.
“[An] amazing catalogue. . . . Extraordinary.”—Christiane Amanpour, CNN
Although an elusive concept, “camp” can be found in most forms of artistic expression, revealing itself through an aesthetic of deliberate stylization. Fashion is one of the most overt and enduring conduits of the camp aesthetic. As a site for the playful dynamics between high art and popular culture, fashion both embraces and expresses such camp modes of enactment as irony, humor, parody, pastiche, artifice, theatricality, and exaggeration.
Drawing from Susan Sontag’s seminal essay “Notes on Camp,” the book explores how fashion designers have used their métier as a vehicle to engage with the camp aesthetic in compelling, humorous, and sometimes incongruous ways. As a sartorial manifestation of the camp sensibility, this thought-provoking publication contributes new theoretical and conceptual insights into the camp canon through texts and images. Stunning new photography by Johnny Dufort highlights works by such fashion designers as Virgil Abloh, Thom Browne, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Alessandro Michele, Franco Moschino, Miuccia Prada, Richard Quinn, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jeremy Scott, Anna Sui, Gianni Versace, and Vivienne Westwood.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (05/06/19–09/23/19)
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Are you ready to explore the world of "camp" fashion? Discover the captivating and thought-provoking volume, CAMP: Notes on Fashion. Delve into the origins and expressions of the camp aesthetic through the lens of fashion, as it engages in playful dynamics between high art and popular culture. Drawing inspiration from Susan Sontag's seminal essay, this extraordinary catalogue examines how fashion designers have used their craft to embrace irony, humor, and artifice in compelling ways. With stunning photography by Johnny Dufort, this publication is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast.
Step into a world where exaggeration and theatricality reign supreme. Take a journey through the sartorial manifestation of the camp sensibility with CAMP: Notes on Fashion. Explore the works of iconic fashion designers including Virgil Abloh, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, and Vivienne Westwood, as they push the boundaries of fashion with their unique interpretations of camp. Immerse yourself in an aesthetic of deliberate stylization, where pastiche and parody come together to create fashion moments that are both beautiful and thought-provoking.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the camp canon. CAMP: Notes on Fashion offers new theoretical and conceptual insights into the world of camp. Engage with the text and stunning imagery that showcases the intersection of art and fashion. Join the conversation and expand your understanding of this elusive yet enduring concept. Get your copy of CAMP: Notes on Fashion today and embark on a journey of creativity, humor, and unapologetic self-expression.
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