Frida Kahlo remains one of the most popular artists of our time sales of Frida books number into the hundreds of thousands and yet no volume has ever focused on one of the most memorable aspects of her persona and creative oeuvre: her wardrobe. Now, for the first time, 95 original and beautifully staged photographs of Kahlo's newly restored clothing are paired with historic photos of the artist wearing them and her paintings in which the garments appear. Frida's life and style were an integral part of her art, and she is long overdue for recognition as a fashion icon.
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Carlos Phillips Olmedo is director of the Blue House Museum.
Denise and Magdalena Rosenzweig are textile restorers.
Teresa del Conde is an author and art historian.
Marta Turok is an author and anthropologist.
Denise and Magdalena Rosenzweig are textile restorers.
Teresa del Conde is an author and art historian.
Marta Turok is an author and anthropologist.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By A. Jacobus
Format:Hardcover
Apparently in 1954, the year Frida passed away, Diego Rivera had her dressing room and bathroom at the Casa Azul locked, with the stipulation that it could be opened 50 years later. In 2004 the day came to unlock the room, and discover its contents. This book explores those contents, which included many of Fridas clothes, hair ribbons, medical devices, linens, etc. Its an amazing archeological discovery of sorts. A time capsule that reveals much about the day to day life of what has become one of the most influential women artists in history. Lavish color photographs of her clothing, paired with photos and paintings in which they appear; a treasure for those passionate about the life, art and fashion of Frida Kahlo. Really destined to become a personal favorite.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By J. Burgess
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for anyone interested in the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Her muralist husband Diego Rivera had Kahlo's bedroom sealed immediately on her death and requested that the room not be opened for fifty years. Their house became a museum devoted to Kahlo and the curator honoured Rivera's wishes and the room was left sealed for the full fifty years. At the end of that time it was decided that the clothing and other things inside the room should be rescued and preserved and the room was opened. The story that follows is fascinating as the people that did the restoration tell their stories of what they found and the feelings they had on being the first to enter and see the clothing that became Kahlo's trademark look.
The photos are lovely and were shot on site at Kahlo's house. Photos of Kahlo in the garments are also included as well as descriptions of where the pieces would have come from in Mexico and what they are made of. This is an interesting read for fans of Kahlo and Rivera, anyone interested in the clothing of Mexico, and those who enjoy reading how a bit of history was preserved. It also gives a very personal view and insight of the life of a great artist. I can't recommend this one enough! It's my favourite book in my Frida Kahlo collection.
The photos are lovely and were shot on site at Kahlo's house. Photos of Kahlo in the garments are also included as well as descriptions of where the pieces would have come from in Mexico and what they are made of. This is an interesting read for fans of Kahlo and Rivera, anyone interested in the clothing of Mexico, and those who enjoy reading how a bit of history was preserved. It also gives a very personal view and insight of the life of a great artist. I can't recommend this one enough! It's my favourite book in my Frida Kahlo collection.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Pam Drapala
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress: The Fashion of Frida Kahlo
This book is fill with bright colors and amazing details of Frida's wardrobe. The book not only shows and describes the clothing, shoes, jewelry that Frida wore, it also shows rooms of her home which give one a look into her life. By reading and viewing this book, a part of Frida's life is revealed like it has never been done before. I give this book, five stars out of five.
This book is fill with bright colors and amazing details of Frida's wardrobe. The book not only shows and describes the clothing, shoes, jewelry that Frida wore, it also shows rooms of her home which give one a look into her life. By reading and viewing this book, a part of Frida's life is revealed like it has never been done before. I give this book, five stars out of five.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!
Very interesting book, beautifully illustrated, well-written text. xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxxxxx xxx xxxx xx
Published 3 months ago by J. Samson
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Great book and i received so quick!!!.
Thanks to the shop's owner, he/she has a incredible shop with incredible things.
Thanks to the shop's owner, he/she has a incredible shop with incredible things.
Published 6 months ago by ALBERTO LLOPIS BLASCO
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
Fell in love with the book. The book was a bit used but it didn't really matter since the information it had was absolutely fantastic. Read more
Published 13 months ago by moninaca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Obsessed with Frida? Join the club!
You know how it is when you love an artist or a writer so much that you cannot get enough about them? Read more
Published 19 months ago by Techere
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astonishing.
This is one of the most amazing and beautiful books I have ever seen in my life. Page after page of the incredible fashions of Frida Kahlo, a woman who paid no attention to trends... Read more
Published on December 16, 2010 by Nina Malischev
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another side of Frida
The very idea that Frida's wardrobe was sealed for 50yrs has got to peak one's interest! The artist earns even more respect as a true Mexidan artist and icon in these pages. Read more
Published on August 26, 2010 by Mary
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sel;f Portrait in a Velvet Dress: The Fashion of Frida Kahlo
This book presents a wonderful description of Frida and her clothes and a little of her jewellery held at the Museum dedicated to this. Read more
Published on August 3, 2010 by Jan Raymond
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful but flawed
This is a beautiful book - Frida's clothing is rich in colour and texture, and the numerous photographs capture these qualities incredibly well. Read more
Published on June 10, 2010 by A. Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Book
Fabulous book about the actual surviving fashions worn by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo....love this book.
Published on March 27, 2010 by Nancy F. Roach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intimate and informative
I was mesmerized by the movie FRIDA with Selma Hayak - the biographical storyline and the visual imagery were fascinating, and ingnited my desire to know this women better. Read more
Published on February 9, 2010 by K. Elena Gellepis
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