He was 14 years old when he began sketching for designer Bill Blass, andin the 1980s Sprouse worked with Andy Warhol on a collection inspiredby Warhol's "Camouflage" series of paintings. Sprouse reemerged inthe 1990s, but it was his 2001-02 graffiti-motif clothing (for Target)and handbags (for Louis Vuitton) that fueled his reputation as a designpioneer. Sprouse also clothed a former neighbor--Debbie Harry ofBlondie. He worked extensively with the band Duran Duran at the endof the 1980s
this more intimate affair lets us delve deeply into Sprouse's
creative process, dreams, and aspirations. With scans of fabric
swatches and cryptic notes flanking glorious marker and pencil
sketches, readers get a peek into the glam god's xeroxed
world.--Alexander Cavaluzzo "Hyperallergic"
Some of late fashion designer Stephen Sprouse's work--like those
graffiti-style bags for Louis Vuitton--are unforgettable. But some
of the work the New York-based designer did has never been seen
before. Until now.--Meaghan Hartland "DuJour"
This 208-page compendium of sketches, drawings, and copy machine
art paints a vibrant portrait of an incredibly prolific member of
Warhol's infamous factory.--Noah Silverstein "Elle Magazine"
What is most commendable about this "snapshot" of Sprouse's work is
that there is very little text involved, which allows the reader to
focus on the designer's work rather than any expository explanation
of it.--Jeffrey Felner "New York Journal of Books"
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