Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion — 296-Page Fashion Art Book
Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion is a large-format book on experimental fashion at the intersection of art, design, performance, and technology. Its 296 pages combine full-color photography with essays and interviews, making it more suited to visual reference and browsing than to a compact, text-first fashion guide.
At a glance
- Presents contemporary fashion as wearable art, with work spanning sculpture, performance, technology, and fantasy.
- Includes essays, interviews, and full-color photography.
- Features designers including Kansai Yamamoto, Anouk Wipprecht, Henrik Vibskov, Noa Raviv, Bea Szenfeld, and Ana Rajcevic.
- Includes an introduction by costume archivist Alina Campbell.
Reference price: $49.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Combines visual material with essays and interviews, offering more context than a photography-only collection.
- Its broad range of experimental design approaches may provide visual reference for fashion, costume, and art projects.
Cons
- French-language text may be a barrier for readers who need an English-language reference.
- At 5.31 pounds and 10.51 x 13.15 x 0.87 inches, it is a substantial book rather than a convenient carry-around volume.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Cernunnos |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 23, 2019 |
| Language | French |
| Print length | 296 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 2374950506 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-2374950501 |
| Dimensions | 10.51 x 13.15 x 0.87 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 5.31 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in experimental contemporary fashion and its overlap with fine art.
- Fashion and costume students, designers, artists, and visual-culture enthusiasts who can use a French-language book.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an English-language edition or a lightweight, portable fashion reference.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion?
It is a 296-page illustrated book presenting experimental fashion through full-color photography, essays, and interviews.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is French, so readers who need English text should take that into account.
Is this a portable book?
It is listed at 5.31 pounds and 10.51 x 13.15 x 0.87 inches, making it better suited to browsing or reference at home than frequent carrying.
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