Around The World in 80 Sweaters - 1988
As the name suggests, this book is filled with designs inspired by cultural art and fashion from many different parts of the globe. The designs are grouped by region, and each section begins with a two page spread describing the following designs and their inspiration. Bordering the write up is a wonderful collage of vintage photos, swatches, fashion drawings and other objects that give a clear idea of the designer's creative process.
Overall, even though some of the designs are quite dated, I found a lot to like in this book. Some of the colorwork and construction techniques were very neat and could easily be adapted to more modern designs. My only real complaint was that in many of the photos the models were posed in ways that hid most of the sweater they should have been showing off.
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