Name/Title
Isaac MizrahiEntry/Object ID
TT505.M595.P4 2016Description
Beginning with Isaac Mizrahi's first fashion collection, which debuted to critical acclaim in 1986, and running though the present day, this stylish, lavishly illustrated book presents his signature couture collections. Mizrahi's exuberant couture style is classic American, inventively reimagined. He pioneered the concept of "high/low" in fashion, and was the first high-end fashion designer to create an accessibly priced mass-market line. Mizrahi approached other complex issues through his designs, as well--mixing questions of beauty and taste with those of race, religion, class, and politics. Although Mizrahi (b. 1961) is best known for his clothing, his work in theater, film, and television is also explored. The result is a spirited discourse on high versus low, modern glamour, and contemporary culture. Three essayists discuss Mizrahi's place in fashion history, his close connection to contemporary art, and the performative nature of his designs. New photography brings Mizrahi's fashions to life, and an interview with the artist offers an intimate perspective on his kaleidoscopic work in diverse media.Context
Catalog of the exhibition "Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History" held at The Jewish Museum, New York, March 18-August 7, 2016.Lexicon
Search Terms
fashion design--exhibitions, fashion designers--united statesLegacy Lexicon
Category
Exhibition catalogBook Details
Author
Chee Pearlman, Jewish MuseumPublisher
Jewish Museum, Yale University PressPlace Published
City
New York, New Haven, CTState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
2016ISBN
9780300212143LCCN
2015940462Notes
Length: 235General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Interview -- Collection -- American master / Lynn Yaeger -- Isaac Mizrahi : an unruly history / Kelly Taxter -- Performance in three / Ulrich Lehmann.