Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections – by Grace Johnston (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

– The first career-spanning overview of Kris Van Assche in 55 collections at Dior, Berluti and his namesake label

– A visual compendium of Kris Van Assche’s work in fashion as a Creative Director

– Presenting photography by Paolo Roversi, Willy Vanderperre, Nan Goldin, David Sims, Alasdair McLellan, Sarah Moon, Nick Knight, Patrick Demarchelier, Jeff Burton and Inez & Vinoodh

– Assembling epochal collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Pet Shop Boys, Dave Gahan, Boy George and images of Cindy Sherman, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, among others

– Designed by M/M (Paris), the illustrious art directors

Embracing 20 years in fashion as a designer and Creative Director at Dior Homme, Berluti and his namesake label, Kris Van Assche reflects on his output: 55 collections, manifold collaborations with renowned artists and a constant oeuvre that conveys his identity. Designed by the illustrious art directors M/M (Paris), Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections is a visual compendium, gathered in a complete chronology.

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Review Quotes

“My dream was not to realise someone else’s ideas, but my own,” says Belgian designer Van Assche in his first monograph, which showcases 55 of his collections for Dior, Berluti, and his own label. Van Assche’s father offers a reflective perspective on his son’s career, saying he “never missed” a show– “The Finacial Times “

About the Author

Kris Van Assche is a Belgian fashion designer. After studying at the Royal Academy in Antwerp, he became the assistant to Hedi Slimane at YSL and Dior. In 2004, he launched his eponymous label, and in 2007, he became the Creative Director of Dior, later putting KRISVANASSCHE on hold after 20 seasons. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Creative Director of Berluti.