Comments on: Japanese Vionnet book

By: Lisa LaMagna

Lisa LaMagna — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:31:04 +0000

Just picked up this book at an estate sale for six dollars. What incredible luck! Standard patterns… front bodice, back bodice, dart, dart, dart… seem so simple minded in comparison.

By: Alison Cummins

Alison Cummins — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:43:46 +0000

Marcel,

In her post, Kathleen writes “You won’t even have to speak Japanese to understand what’s going on.”

She’s right. Go ahead and buy it in Japanese, if it interests you. I did, and I made myself one of the dresses. I don’t speak or read Japanese.

The book is expensive. You could try creating a “want” on abebooks.com if the money is an issue

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:54:12 +0000

Marcel, you’ve already asked about a translation and where to buy it (dec 26, 2010). Please refer to my answer in comments. As far as I know, there is only one version and who can say whether it is medium or large depending on the point of one’s comparison.

By: marcel

marcel — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:09:23 +0000

great info, im studying fashion in sydney and appreciate greatly the vionnet legacy, this is a good forum. About the japanese vionnet book: how many versions of this book are available ie. medium large etc. & are there anymore for sale? .
Also how can i get the english translation, is there a leaflet that can accompany the pages that are written in japanese.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:26:56 +0000

The portion of the entry that mentions the exhibition was from the introduction of the book itself as translated by our friend Teijo. I would have no idea when it ended. You could conduct a search to find out.

By: Paola Di Trocchio

Paola Di Trocchio — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:23:56 +0000

this is great. are you able to tell me when the Vionnet Fashion Research Exhibition ended? your entry notes it began in May 2001. when did it close? best, Paola

By: marcel

marcel — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:56:25 +0000

thanks Kathleen for your prompt response concerning the Japanese Vionnet text. Has anyone used both Vionnet books and made patterns, if so what were your thoughts on each after the excercise?

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:12:46 +0000

Marcel, there’s a link I left above and of course, searching the web. There is no translation I know of.

By: marcel

marcel — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:53:28 +0000

Hi Kathleen,

I am a fan of Vionnet and found the Betty Kirke book a great read but patterns challenging, can you tell me if the Japanese book is still available and the cost, can you get a copy with translation.

Kind Regards

Marcellus

By: amy

amy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:27:06 +0000

This book is great and thank you for introducing it to me, but I still have a problem with the beautiful coat pattern. I just can’t seem to get it to work. Does anyone know about a English translation?