Matthew Williamson

s:1408:"Matthew Williamson is a comprehensive and lavish fashion monograph on this very commercially successful young designer. The book begins with an essay by fashion historian Colin McDowell's who takes us on a vivid journey through Williamson's career, from his college shows at Central St Martins in London and his first collection in 1997, "Electric Angels," which featured Kate Moss, Jade Jagger, and Helena Christensen as models and brought him widespread acclaim, launching him in the fashion world, to his subsequent collections and collaborations with DeGournay and Pucci. The bulk of the book is comprised of photographs of Williamson's designs and collections and highlights his bohemian vision of exuberant colour, pattern and trippy prints as well as his exquisite detailing and embroidery. This is augmented by never-beforeseen personal emphemera, sketches, and photo-collage sketchbooks exploring Matthew's influences--from his extensive travels in India and Africa to the rave scene to the glamorous tropical resorts frequented by the jet-setting celebrities and models who serve as his muses. With editorial images from leading fashion magazines, celebrity fashion shoots, and new photography highlighting his textile designs and iconic pieces, this stunning volume celebrates Williamson's designs and the international celebrities who wear them, while also revealing his influences and processes.";