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What's Inside About the Item Known for its minimalist approach to luxury—through the use of unique fabrics, traditional couture methods, innovative technology, and modern photo-prints—Swiss label Akris has been in business for nearly a century, attracting a clientele as diverse as Condoleezza Rice, Angelina Jolie, and Princess Charlčne of Monaco. This volume encapsulates the brand’s singular aesthetic, with the many artistic references of Albert Kriemler.Also available in German. About the Author Valerie Steele (PhD, Yale University) is director and chief curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT). Having curated more than twenty exhibitions in the past ten years, Dr. Steele also serves as editor in chief of Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture, which she founded in 1997. She has appeared on many television shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Undressed. The Washington Post describes her as one of "fashion's brainiest women," and she was included in the New York Daily News list of "Fashion’s 50 Most Powerful."Video Press Husk –“Valerie Steele: Akris”, January 2013Click to read printed article Harper’s Bazaar UK – “Akris celebrates 90th birthday with coffee table book”, October 1, 2012 Click to read Women of the Town Chicago – “The House of Akris Celebrates its 90th Anniversary at PUBLIC Chicago”, September 2012 Click to read SOMA NY –September 2012 Click to view printed article Four Seasons Magazine – Akris, September 2012 Click to view printed article Vogue – Must Read Fashion Books for Fall, August 2012 Click to view printed article WWD – Akris Celebrates Past, Looks Ahead, July 2012 Click to view printed article Downtown Magazine – Fashion Report, July 2012 Click to view printed article W Magazine – The Discreet Modernist, July, 2012 Click to read InStyle – Happy Birthday, Akris! The Brand Celebrates 90 Years with a Book, July 9, 2012 Click to read WWD - Akris Celebrates 90, June 27, 2012 Click to read Avenue Insider – Akris’ 90th Anniversary Week, July 9, 2012 Click to read How Cool! Italy – Akris 1922-2012 Click to read You May Also Like...
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