Penguin Random House

Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of Leigh Bowery's 1980s London by Martin Green, NJ Stevenson Book

Dress as though your life depends on it or dont bother. Leigh Bowery, 1985 Outlaws pays homage to the boundary-pushing fashion and styling that defined Londons vibrant 1980s club scene, celebrating the anarchic energy and experimental flair of Leigh Bowery and his fellow fashion renegades. Bowery, an Australian-born performance artist and fashion designer, was the central figure of this movement, sparking an explosion of outrageous fashion. This book features specially commissioned photography of original outfits crafted by 27 trailblazing designers, including John Galliano, Stephen Linard, Bodymap, Pam Hogg, Rachel Auburn, Wayne Hemingway, Richmond Cornejo, and Bowery himself. It also includes interviews with icons of 1980s clubland such as musician Holly Johnson, DJ Mark Moore, and artists Peter Doig and Dave Baby. Stories from those who wore the pieces are entwined with clubland flyers and rarely seen photos from clubs such as Taboo, the legendary weekly club night founded by Bowery in 1985. The scene encompassed art, photography, film, and music and was a vibrant marker in LGBTQ+ history. It forged a creative community that influenced British popular culture in the mid-1980s. Details: - Publish Date: January 07, 2025 - Format: Hardcover - Authors: Martin Green, NJ Stevenson - Category: Design - Fashion & Accessories - Publisher: Scala - Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 10-3/4 - Pages: 208