An exceptionally scarce factory-sealed first edition of Julien D’Ys par Juliette Butler – Paris Défilés Backstage. Published by Island’Ys in 2006 in a strictly limited edition of only 1,300 copies, this beautifully produced hardcover documents the extraordinary backstage world of legendary hair artist Julien D’Ys through the photography of Juliette Butler. Featuring intimate behind-the-scenes photography from many of the most influential fashion houses of the era, including Chanel, Comme des Garçons, Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Giorgio Armani, Issey Miyake and Lanvin, the book offers a rare insight into the creative process behind international runway collections. Unlike the vast majority of surviving examples, this copy remains factory sealed and unopened. An exceptional collector’s example. Details. First Edition (2006). Strictly limited edition of only 1,300 copies. Published by Island’Ys, Paris. Factory sealed. Hardcover with ribbon marker. Multilingual edition. Out of print and increasingly difficult to find in this condition (Photo of inside cover with publishing details taken from a display copy) An outstanding addition for collectors of fashion photography, runway history, avant-garde design, Julien D’Ys, Dries Van Noten, Comme des Garçons and twentieth-century fashion publishing. The book will be packed to the highest standard using rigid protective packaging Please also see my other listings for additional rare original Julien D’Ys publications, including other titles from this highly collectible limited-edition series.
