To Understand Fashion, Understand Its Designers

Deepening one's appreciation for fashion requires an understanding of the designers behind it. For this, we recommend 'FASHION VISIONARIES,' the definitive directory of designers, launching Wednesday, September 30th.

This volume profiles 75 innovators who have shaped fashion through the ages, showcasing representative visuals—from popular creations to advertising campaigns—from each maison across its 312 pages. It's a definitive directory, complete with intriguing trivia, insights into brand turning points, timelines, and explorations of design philosophy and product dedication.



Edited by Linda Watson, who also curated 'Vogue Fashion: 100 Years' (2009), the book features globally renowned designers such as Thierry Hermès, Guccio Gucci, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Karl Lagerfeld, alongside more contemporary figures like Marc Jacobs, Hedi Slimane, and Gareth Pugh. Japan is represented by Issey Miyake, Kenzo Takada, Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, Kansai Yamamoto, and Junya Watanabe, among others.

The visionaries who founded the brands now celebrated as 'maisons,' and the designers who have carried on their legacies—their achievements and words continue to inspire us.

'FASHION VISIONARIES'

Editor | Linda Watson

Publisher | Space Shower Network

Price | ¥3,800 (excluding tax)

Release Date | Wednesday, September 30th