Collecting Fashion

Alexandra Carl is an acclaimed fashion stylist and consultant and recipient of the British Fashion Council’s New Wave Creative Award.  Angelo Flaccavento is an Italian fashion journalist, writer, and curator. Dr. Dimitrios Tsivrikos is a noted university professor, curator, and art advisor. A pioneer in the field of psychology, he has advised and managed international contemporary art collections, and led sales with Christie's and Sotheby’s.

"Some people collect art, some people collect Comme des Garçon clothes. This book's for the latter. The tome explores the impressive archives of fashion's most obsessive collectors. The vivid photography showcases hard-to-find vintage Issey Miyake pieces, iconic John Galliano items, and more. 'Essays throughout by leading thinkers and writers provide insightful commentary alongside each collection featured in this new, enlightening fashion bible,' the description reads. Consider me sold." — WHOWHATWEAR.COM "'What’s old is new' is a phrase often used to describe fashion trends since so much of what was created in the past influences the present day. In Collecting Fashion, clothes enthusiasts obsessed with the industry (and everyone else who finds it intriguing) will have their passion ignited by the sheer magnitude and detail of this insightful survey. It features some of the most significant archival collections from a coveted group of fashion and design influencers’ closets, including Michèle Lamy’s expansive Comme des Garçons archive and Zaha Hadid’s impressive footwear assortment. With a deep dive into the collections’ history, top-tier labels, and hard-to-obtain seasons, this book spans 300 pages and also includes essays from top thinkers and writers offering keen insights to accompany each selection." — BOSTON MAGAZINE"Here’s an indispensable survey of the most important archival collections. Assembled by fashion's key players, for the fashion-obsessed, one's archive is surely a testament to the act of preservation and, of course, a sophisticated symbol of taste. Archives take time to build, with wardrobes or storage units packed to the brim, and the results end up being remarkable representations of fashion history." — CURATED TEXAN"Collecting Fashion: Nostalgia, Passion, Obsession By Alexandra Carl (Rizzoli) is a treasure trove for the fashion-obsessed. Peek into Michèle Lamy’s epic Comme des Garçons stash, Sarah Andelman’s vibrant sneaker and t-shirt paradise, ENDYMA’s Helmut Lang haven, and Zaha Hadid’s fabulous footwear collection. Spanning over 300 pages, this stylish tome flaunts top-tier labels and hard-to-find pieces from Issey Miyake, Maison Martin Margiela, Thierry Mugler, John Galliano, and Alexander McQueen. With sharp essays from fashion’s finest minds, this is the ultimate fashionista’s bible—chic, insightful, and utterly irresistible!" — INDULGE