MOCA Store is pleased to announce, in association with Chronicle Books, an evening to celebrate the recent publication of Style Legends, Rebels, and Visionaries by Bijou Karman. Join us for a a conversation with Karman and Booth Moore (Women’s Wear Daily), followed by a book signing.
Style Legends, Rebels, and Visionaries is an inclusive and eclectic collection of 50 illustrated portraits by the immensely talented artist Bijou Karman.
Colorful and detailed portraits evoke the distinct sensibility of each unique and influential icon and include an illuminating biography that focuses on the sartorial choices of this legend, rebel, or visionary. Plus, fashion insider Booth Moore provides an insightful introduction to this curated list of one-of-a-kind style icons.
Bijou Karman's colorful and visually stunning illustrations and her distinct aesthetic bring a fresh perspective to viewing these celebrated individuals and their contributions to modern fashion.
A dazzling departure from fashion photography books or designer retrospectives, this gender- and age-inclusive collection is a curated take of iconoclasts known for their distinctive style. Includes Harry Styles, Tilda Swinton, Timothée Chalamet, Rihanna, Iris Apfel, David Bowie, Yayoi Kusama, and many more, celebrating the distinct fashion sensibility of each of these unique and beloved icons from the fields of music, fashion, art, cinema, and more.
An introduction by a noted fashion industry insider gives additional insight into the style preferences and influences of each of the featured individuals. This text, paired with a sophisticated design package, makes this a beautiful gift or self-purchase to feature on a coffee table or shelf alongside favorite fashion design books.
Bijou Karman is an artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. Her work glamorizes vintage style while working to create an equal future for everyone. Through editorials, books, advertising, paintings, and more, she fashions a universe filled with inspiring women, tropical plants, psychedelia, flowers, and everything chic. Her extensive roster of clients includes: Fenty, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Christian Dior, Apple, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and many more internationally known brands.
Booth Moore is an LA-based fashion editor and critic, working as West Coast Executive Editor of industry bible Women’s Wear Daily. In between her 18-year stint at the Los Angeles Times (where she served as the first fashion critic in the paper’s history) and joining the team at The Hollywood Reporter as Style and Fashion News Director, she contributed to a range of publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler and Robb Report. She has authored three books, including American Runway (Abrams).
