Olympia Le-Tan - Olympia Le-Tan

An admitted bookworm, designer Olympia Le-Tan is best
known
for
creating
one-of-a-kind
handbags resembling literary classics such as Catcher in the Rye, Doctor Zhivago, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Olympia Le-Tan-designed to look like a bag that looks like a book-invites the reader to discover the scope of the multifaceted
French
designer's
creations
from
her signature minaudires to her quirky ready-to-wear line and
seemingly
endless
collaborations
with
fellow artists and designers. Born in London and raised in Paris, Le-Tan, whose father and sometimes collaborator is celebrated illus- trator Pierre Le-Tan, got her sartorial debut at the age of
nineteen.
After
working
with
Karl
Lagerfeld
at Chanel, Gilles Dufour at Balmain, and deejaying for the likes of Kirsten Dunst, Yves Saint Laurent, Balen- ciaga, and Purple magazine, she has earned the image of
a
prolific
designer
and
worldly
collector
with
a finger on the pulse of fashion.This
book
offers
a
playful
and
autobiographical glimpse into the world of Le-Tan and the inspirations behind
her
eclectic
designs.
Filled
with
candid photographs and charming illustrations, Olympia Le- Tan presents a whimsical look into one of the most creative designers on the scene today.