The YVES SAINT LAURENT COLORING BOOK created by the
Fondation Pierre Berge Yves Saint Laurent is a new
addition to the growing collection of adult coloring
books but would truly be welcome as a conversation piece
on any coffee table. Although tempted to actually color
in the sketches I would probably make a copy of them to
fill in at will and not destroy this lovely book.
The YVES SAINT LAURENT COLORING BOOK is filled with a
lovely assortment of this edgy fashion designer's original
sketches for many clothing items that are fondly
remembered. The book showcases some of his most original
images -- many of which were actually made into clothing.
We are treated to the colorized versions of these
sketches that illustrate the eye for colors of this
amazing artist.
Yves Saint Laurent was a clothing designer but this book
clearly emphasizes his artistry. The sketches are left
basic and void of frill. That is the part the purchaser
of this book gets to complete in their own fashion. But
along with the sketches are colorized versions by Saint
Laurent.
You get to travel down memory lane when you get to the
hippie style of dresses. The styles, colors and
impressionistic art are items I fondly recall. And you
get to try out your artist wings to see what color combinations
you can think of for some of these celebrated items.
The YVES SAINT LAURENT COLORING BOOK is a wonderful
addition to any crafts library but it would also be a
fabulous gift item for anyone with an eye for color,
fashion or just for fun.
Adult coloring books (such as Secret Garden) have
exploded in popularity in recent years, embraced for their
calming, therapeutic effect. This elegant, imaginative
coloring book explores the dynamic, fanciful creations of
iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who headed the
House of Dior at the age of twenty-one before launching his
own design house at age twenty-five. He became famous for
the "beatnik" look in the sixties, as well as creating the
tuxedo suit for women, and his colorful life was the subject
of a recent feature film, Saint Laurent.
The
book's line drawings for coloring are based on many of the
designer's original sketches for dresses over the years,
accompanied by full-color photos of original dresses for
reference. In these pages, one can see the breadth and
versatility of his creations; there are designs inspired by
harlequins and the Carnival of Venice, Pop Art and Mondrian,
and the cultures of Asia, Africa, and beyond. Colorists will
in turn be inspired to match St. Laurent's vivid creations,
or to create chic new color combinations of their
own.
The Yves Saint Laurent Coloring Book is
for fashionistas, coloring book enthusiasts, and others with
an interest in the history of fashion and in the life of
this extraordinary designer.
Full-color
throughout.
This book is produced in conjunction with
the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, dedicated to
preserving and promoting the history of the House of Yves
Saint Laurent.
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