Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology by Andrew Bolton

Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology by Andrew Bolton Sold with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit in 2016 New with plastic cover. 248 pages 178 illustrations Silver Winnner in Popular Culture Category, Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Award (2016) BIGNY Book Show, Winner (2017) AD Professional Awards Wood Pencil, Winner (2017) American Alliance of Museums Publication Competition (2017) Manus × Machina (“Hand × Machine”) features exceptional fashions that reconcile traditional hand techniques with innovative machine technologies such as 3-D printing, laser cutting, circular knitting, computer modeling, bonding and laminating, and ultrasonic welding. Featuring 90 astonishing pieces, ranging from Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s iconic tweed suit to Karl Lagerfeld’s 3-D-printed version, and from Yves Saint Laurent’s bird-of-paradise dress to Iris van Herpen’s silicone adaptation — all beautifully photographed by Nicholas Alan Cope — this fascinating book is an exploration of both the artistry and the future of fashion. Featuring interviews with Sarah Burton (Alexander McQueen), Hussein Chalayan, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli (Valentino), Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton), Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough (Proenza Schouler), Iris van Herpen, Christopher Kane, Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel), Miuccia Prada, and Gareth Pugh.