Kaffe Fassett

The first major publication to explore the prolific career of Kaffe Fassett, one of the most recognized names in contemporary craft and Kaffe Fassett (b. 1937) is one of the most recognized names in contemporary craft and with work encompassing knitting, needlepoint, quilting, textile , mosaic, painting, and drawing. Fassett‘s sense of color and pattern has inspired makers around the world; his early successes include knitwear s for fashion ers such as Bill Gibb and Missoni, and in more recent years he has collaborated with the luxury fashion house Coach. His inimitable eye can translate the most everyday of details into the basis for one of his colorful, sophisticated, maximalist s. This book explores Fassett‘s career and work in context for the first time, highlighting and widening the scope of his output over more than five decades. Drawing on original artworks, photographs, and archival material, it illuminates the work of this distinctive, influential artist and er. Essays from and fashion historians sit alongside striking visual material and insightful interviews with Fassett that provide additional context about this prolific artist. Published in association with the Fashion and Textile Museum Exhibition Schedule: Fashion and Textile Museum, London > Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh > Millesgarden Museum, Sweden (September 2023-February 2024)