The inside book cover pages are that lovely hermes orange. Koto bolofo was born in lesotho, south africa in 1959 and raised in great britain. Koto bolofo the equestrian academy of versailles artbook d. Koto bolofo rolls royce 17271 artsphere is a photographer agency in paris. Bolofos photos explore every facet of hermes craftsmanship, from the manufacturing of saddles, silk scarves and the famous kelly bag, to readytowear, shoes and perfume. The 11 books have a kind of rough binding which contrasts with the glossy pictures inside. The 11 books have a kind of rough binding which contrasts with the. He has photographed and made short films for many magazines, such as vogue, vanity fair, and gq. Photos by koto bolofo, text by menehould du chatelle. The first photographer to have ever received a carte blanche to the hermes maison workshops, south african photographer koto bolofo is on a mission to challenge our understanding of craft. I always get excited when i get an email from hermes but this was not one of. In a similar fashion to his hermes project, renowned fashion photographer koto bolofo born 1959 moved in backstage at the versailles equestrian academy where the legendary horse trainer, film producer and impresario bartabas introduced him to the exceptional riders of the royal stables. Sep 14, 2016 bolofo has published a number of books with steidl, including venus, i spy with my little eye, something beginning with s, vroom.
Most browsers are set to accept cookies, but if yours is not. Over the next six years, koto bolofo worked his way through all the workshops of the maison hermes, getting to know the craftsmen and discovering how everything is made. For the past four years, innovative fashion photographer koto bolofo has had behindthescenes. Books archives atelier 55 contemporary african design. Bolofos dream came true in 2004 when he started working for monde dhermes, photographing craftsmen making handbags, saddles, scarves, pretaporter, and shoes.
Artsphere is an agency, lead by carole dardanne, managing and representing internationally reknown artists such as photographers specialised in editorial fashion, beauty, celebrities, interieurs, documentary, travel, advertising and still life photography and proposing art direction, styling, set design and handling international production services. Bolofo has photographed for magazines such as vogue, vanity fair and gq, and made short films for the berlinale and the venice film festival. Mr dumas welcomed me as his cousin and gave me carte blanche to photograph what i liked at hermes. Koto bolofo has most certainly succeeded in achieving this with his book hermes. See more ideas about hermes, hermes handbags and hermes bags. Hermes fashion catalog 2007 lara stone catherine mcneil camilla akrans s. Bolofo has also created advertising campaigns for hermes, louis vuitton, and dom perignon. The 11 wonders of le monde hermes beautifulcurious.
Bolofo, well known for his portraits and fashion shoots, and published in such prestigious periodicals as vogue, esquire and id, came to monde dhermes in 2004, when he met hermes head. He has photographed and made short films for many magazines, such. Koto bolofo the equestrian academy of versailles artbook. Photographer koto bolofo is given access all areas to the luxury brand. Photo by koto bolofo photo courtesy of press office mmmmm is the title that photographer koto bolofo has chosen for the exhibition that will stay on until july at colette, in paris. Koto bolofo is the first photographer to have been granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of hermes, the house. For the past four years, innovative fashion photographer koto bolofo has had behindthescenes access to the hermes fashion empire. Presentation set from the author, inscribed in volume i to nicholas koto bofolo, 21 january 2012. South african photographer koto bolofo, was granted unprecedented access to all areas of the notoriously private luxury house, hermes. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Over the course of 8 years he was granted unprecedented access to create 11 separate volumes documenting the 11 different ateliers of. Koto bolofo was born in south africa in 1959, but was raised in great britain after his family was forced to flee as political refugees. This beautiful insiders view into the hermes workshops captures the old world feeling of the french fashion house behind the scenes. The result is a collection of 11 books published by steidl. Our specialty is vintage hermes treasures primarily silk scarves and cashmere shawls all items are consigned to me or from my own collection i do not shop at hermes, its sales or on the internet for markedup resale aside from being one of its biggest fans, i have no affiliation with hermes of paris continue reading home. Bolofos father, a history teacher, was found to have. With unprecedented behindthescenes access to the fashion empire, bolofos work beautifully documents the history and craftsmanship of hermes. My intention was always to do one book, but gerhard steidl, who. Carres dart iii genevieve fontan arfon maison dedition.
He has created advertising campaigns for companies including hermes, christian dior, louis vuitton and dom perignon. Aka the books i have been waiting for since the beginning of this thread part 2 coming soon. Koto bolofo photographs the life of lord snowdon telegraph. South africa artist koto bolofo was granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of hermes after striking up a conversation with ceo and learning they shared a common heritage. Koto bolofo has had behindthescenes access to the hermes fashion empire. Koto bolofo is the first photographer to have been granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of hermes, the house famous for its leather goods, scarves and other beautiful objects. Koto bolofos construction sight at cork street galleries. Bolofo s father, a history teacher, was found to have writings by karl marx among his teaching materials and was exiled for his supposed communist practices. Mar 14, 2011 hermes maison workshops, south african photographer koto bolofo is on a mission to challenge our understanding of craft. They come in a slip cover also in hermes orange color. Feb 27, 2012 heritage and craftsmanship are what define luxury, but it is the often a story that truly captivates the imagination. Bolofo s dream came true in 2004 when he started working for monde dhermes, photographing craftsmen making handbags, saddles, scarves, pretaporter, and shoes.
Not only does bolofo boast an impressive list of clients but he is also the first photographer to have ever received a carte blanche from the hermes maison. Its rare for anyone to get a glimpse of the elusive world of hermes, but fashion photographer koto bolofo got unlimited access to the secretive. Koto bolofo has 17 books on goodreads with 32 ratings. Koto bolofo was born in south africa in 1959 and raised in great britain. Koto bolofo is the first photographer to have been granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of hermes, the house famous for its leather goods, scarves and other beautiful. Creative exchange agency cxa is a premiere photographyartist management, production and branding firm specializing in the representation of artists photographers, fine artists and film directors, fashion consultants and creative directors marketed to the editorial, advertising, fine art, film, and emerging media arenas. Bolofo has published a number of books with steidl, including venus, i spy with my little eye, something beginning with s, vroom. Work, biography exhibitions news request portfolio. The house of hermes comes to life in this collection of eleven photographic books in a hard cover box. Koto bolofo by koto bolofo, 9783865219121, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Artistic popup books public spaces public spaces in art retail trade. The inside book cover pages are that lovely hermes. He has exhibited at moma in new york, and his work can be found in the permanent collection of londons national portrait gallery.
Heritage and craftsmanship are what define luxury, but it is the often a story that truly captivates the imagination. Discount prices on books by koto bolofo, including titles like koto bolofo. Koto bolofo sa, 1959 koto bolofo, the londonbased fashion photographer, has reached the top of his craft despite a turbulent upbringing. Other than a short essay at the end of each volume there is no. Koto bolofo has most certainly succeeded in achieving this. Its all goode vintage hermes scarf, purse, cashmere shawls. Koto bolofo, sibusiso mbhele and his fish helicopter, hc 28,5 x 36,5 cm, 128 pages, signed by the artist, english, powerhouse books, 2002, isbn. Other than a short essay at the end of each volume there is no text whatsoever.
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