Chantal Stoman - A Woman's Obsession - 2006
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Chantal Stoman's A Woman's Obsession, 1st edition (2006) with French, English and Japanese text, 96 pages, 28 × 22 cm, published by Éditions de la Martinière, in good condition.
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A fascinating and highly unique street-style monograph by the acclaimed French female photographer Chantal Stoman.
Originally exhibited at Tokyo's prestigious Chanel Nexus Hall, this work offers a compelling external gaze into a highly specific subculture of contemporary Japanese urban life.
About the Book & Theme
In A Woman's Obsession, Stoman uses her restless lens to capture the bustling streets of Tokyo, specifically turning her focus toward the fascinating relationship between Japanese women and Western luxury brands (such as Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton).
Everywhere in her vivid snapshots, women are seen carrying designer handbags or brand paper shopping bags.
Rather than a simple critique of materialism, Stoman’s photography is an empathetic, curious, and artistic exploration of identity, social belonging, and status.
She brilliantly highlights a highly unique, modern aspect of Japanese consumer culture, transforming everyday street scenes into stylized social commentary.
Size: 28 x 22 x 1 cm
Weight: 570 grams
96 pages
In good condition.
The item is in good condition.
The item(s) will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.
Please note: Items are shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.
A fascinating and highly unique street-style monograph by the acclaimed French female photographer Chantal Stoman.
Originally exhibited at Tokyo's prestigious Chanel Nexus Hall, this work offers a compelling external gaze into a highly specific subculture of contemporary Japanese urban life.
About the Book & Theme
In A Woman's Obsession, Stoman uses her restless lens to capture the bustling streets of Tokyo, specifically turning her focus toward the fascinating relationship between Japanese women and Western luxury brands (such as Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton).
Everywhere in her vivid snapshots, women are seen carrying designer handbags or brand paper shopping bags.
Rather than a simple critique of materialism, Stoman’s photography is an empathetic, curious, and artistic exploration of identity, social belonging, and status.
She brilliantly highlights a highly unique, modern aspect of Japanese consumer culture, transforming everyday street scenes into stylized social commentary.
Size: 28 x 22 x 1 cm
Weight: 570 grams
96 pages
In good condition.
The item is in good condition.
The item(s) will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.
Please note: Items are shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Fashion, Japan, Photography
Book title
A Woman's Obsession
Author/ Illustrator
Chantal Stoman
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
2006
Height
28 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
22 cm
Language
English, French, Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions de la Martinière
Number of pages
96
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