JAN JANSEN
Jan Jansen has been selling shoes under his own name since 1964. His designs are more than just shoes; they are works of art. Shoe lovers worldwide have been collecting Jansen’s haute chaussure for decades. He has worked with such great names as Christian Dior, Manolo Blahnik, Stephane K an and Charles Jourdan, and has collected many prestigious awards. His shoes are displayed in museums all over the world.
Jan Jansen is published to mark his 45th anniversary as a shoe designer. Although his creativity is still in full swing, the fact that he recently turned sixty-five is a good opportunity to take stock of his impressive career to date. Jan Jansen shows his best known designs and Jansen himself talks at length about his inspiration, motivation, as well as describing both the low and high points of his career.
The book contains a comprehensive biography as well as many wonderful photographs of Jansen’s most notable creations. The Foreword is written by Viktor & Rolf, two of his greatest admirers. This is the ultimate book for lovers of fashion, design and of course for all shoe addicts.
