Known for its evocative use of colour, proportion, and subversive fabrication, the New York-based fashion house Sies Marjan, founded in 2016 by Dutch creative director Sander Lak, had a brief but influential life. Although it shut its doors in 2020, Sies Marjan made a permanent mark on the fashion scene. Pieces were characterised by luxurious construction, the signature use of shining, jewel-toned hues, and effortlessly cool appeal - the house's pastel coats, thrown over T-shirts, are still regularly seen in downtown New York. Since its founding, Sies Marjan has garnered a devoted fan base and praise from notable critics, celebrities, and fans alike in a city known for its endless affection for a darker palette.
Rejecting the chronologies and seasonality of the typical fashion compendium, this exhaustive, richly illustrated volume is organised purely by colour. The trajectory through the colour spectrum traces the journey through the blazing life of the brand. Images featured within range from previously unpublished looks from iconic runway shows, and ad campaigns to found objects that reveal the inspiration behind the creation of these luxurious, chromatic garments. The flow of colour is punctuated by a number of interviews and reflections from Marc Jacobs, Donna Tartt, Isabella Rossellini, Rem Koolhaas, Hanya Yanagihara, and others.
Known for its evocative use of colour, proportion, and subversive fabrication, the New York-based fashion house Sies Marjan, founded in 2016 by Dutch creative director Sander Lak, had a brief but influential life. Although it shut its doors in 2020, Sies Marjan made a permanent mark on the fashion scene. Pieces were characterised by luxurious construction, the signature use of shining, jewel-toned hues, and effortlessly cool appeal - the house's pastel coats, thrown over T-shirts, are still regularly seen in downtown New York. Since its founding, Sies Marjan has garnered a devoted fan base and praise from notable critics, celebrities, and fans alike in a city known for its endless affection for a darker palette.
Rejecting the chronologies and seasonality of the typical fashion compendium, this exhaustive, richly illustrated volume is organised purely by colour. The trajectory through the colour spectrum traces the journey through the blazing life of the brand. Images featured within range from previously unpublished looks from iconic runway shows, and ad campaigns to found objects that reveal the inspiration behind the creation of these luxurious, chromatic garments. The flow of colour is punctuated by a number of interviews and reflections from Marc Jacobs, Donna Tartt, Isabella Rossellini, Rem Koolhaas, Hanya Yanagihara, and others.
Sander Lak is the creative director of Sies Marjan.
"The Colors of Sies Marjan is a 400-page love letter to a brand
that burned quickly and brightly, leaving behind only pretty
colors." —HIGHSNOBIETY
"The Colors of Sies Marjan is a 400-page love letter to a brand
that burned quickly and brightly, leaving behind only pretty
colors." —HIGHSNOBIETY
"Although collections filled with the brand’s signature evocative
use of color, proportion, and subversive fabrication are no longer
produced, one way to continue to soak up some sartorial inspiration
from the designer is through a new book hitting shelves and coffee
tables Oct. 18. Titled The Colors of Sies Marjan, Lak teamed with
the luxury book publisher Rizzoli to visually chart his
tenure." —GRAZIA USA
"To fully understand the magic of the now-defunct New York fashion
label Sies Marjan is to dissect its creative director Sander Lak’s
deep appreciation of colour. Unlike typical New Yorkers, who favour
wearing black and other darker shades, Sies Marjan’s philosophy of
embracing wild and wonderful shades to uplift, surprise and inspire
was highly influential, despite its brief duration. Two years since
the label was shuttered...Lak has chronicled the bright, but
short-lived journey of Sies Marjan in a book, The Colors of Sies
Marjan, published by Rizzoli...Filled with photographs from behind
the scenes, editorial spreads and other documentary images, The
Colors of Sies Marjan captures the hard work, creativity and
artistry that goes into building a label, seen from Lak’s unique
perspective. Bright, bold and beautiful, it exquisitely captures
the raw energy that fuelled the label during its abbreviated
lifetime." —WALLPAPER*
"The Colors of Sies Marjan is a 400-page love letter to a brand
that burned quickly and brightly, leaving behind only pretty
colors." —HIGHSNOBIETY
"Although collections filled with the brand’s signature evocative
use of color, proportion, and subversive fabrication are no longer
produced, one way to continue to soak up some sartorial inspiration
from the designer is through a new book hitting shelves and coffee
tables Oct. 18. Titled The Colors of Sies Marjan, Lak teamed with
the luxury book publisher Rizzoli to visually chart his
tenure." —GRAZIA USA
"To fully understand the magic of the now-defunct New York fashion
label Sies Marjan is to dissect its creative director Sander Lak’s
deep appreciation of colour. Unlike typical New Yorkers, who favour
wearing black and other darker shades, Sies Marjan’s philosophy of
embracing wild and wonderful shades to uplift, surprise and inspire
was highly influential, despite its brief duration. Two years since
the label was shuttered...Lak has chronicled the bright, but
short-lived journey of Sies Marjan in a book, The Colors of Sies
Marjan, published by Rizzoli...Filled with photographs from behind
the scenes, editorial spreads and other documentary images, The
Colors of Sies Marjan captures the hard work, creativity and
artistry that goes into building a label, seen from Lak’s unique
perspective. Bright, bold and beautiful, it exquisitely captures
the raw energy that fuelled the label during its abbreviated
lifetime." —WALLPAPER*
"Despite shutting its doors mid-pandemic after only five years in
business, Sies Marjan still remains one of fashion’s most admired
houses. Here, Sies Marjan chronicles the story of his ephemeral
brand, championing the jewel-toned color palette that the brand
became known and celebrated for. The stunning volume also includes
insights from industry leaders (and loyal fans), like Marc Jacobs,
Isabella Rossellini, and more." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"Sies Marjan is making a fashionable return — though not in
the way you’d expect. The now-closed New York-baed luxury brand is
coming back to fashion with a new photography book by Rizzoli,
which will be released in November. Created by the label’s
designer, Sander Lak, with additional contributions by Marc Jacobs
and architect Rem Koolhaas, The Colors of Sies Marjan will include
400 pages documenting the brand’s colorful presence on the American
fashion scene from 2016-2020. The cult-favorite label was favored
for its experimental textures, silhouettes and effortless luxe; in
fact, its hit ombre silk shirts and trousers are still beloved as
whimsical two-piece outfits today. Similarly, the book is organized
by shades in the color spectrum, including previously unseen
glimpses at design sketches and a range of the label’s runway shows
and ad campaigns." —FOOTWEAR NEWS
"In its four years of existence, the New York City-based fashion
label Sies Marjan cultivated a legion of devotees with its vibrant
designs. When the brand suddenly closed in the summer of 2020, the
city’s fashion landscape lost some of its color. A newly published
tome by the brand’s founder and designer, Sander Lak, offers up a
remedy of sorts in the form of 300 photographs, including snapshots
from the runway and ad campaigns, behind the scenes moments and
other mood board miscellany under the title “The Colors of Sies
Marjan.”...For readers and fans, this book will likewise delight
and inspire." —NEW YORK TIMES
"The Colors of Sies Marjan, out November 15 and published by
Rizzoli, uses the color spectrum to trace the Sies Marjan journey
from its founding in 2016 through a range of previously unpublished
drawings, looks from iconic runway shows and
campaigns." —PAPER
"The Colors of Sies Marjan is a 400-page love letter to a brand
that burned quickly and brightly, leaving behind only pretty
colors." —HIGHSNOBIETY
"Although collections filled with the brand’s signature evocative
use of color, proportion, and subversive fabrication are no longer
produced, one way to continue to soak up some sartorial inspiration
from the designer is through a new book hitting shelves and coffee
tables Oct. 18. Titled The Colors of Sies Marjan, Lak teamed with
the luxury book publisher Rizzoli to visually chart his
tenure." —GRAZIA USA
"To fully understand the magic of the now-defunct New York fashion
label Sies Marjan is to dissect its creative director Sander Lak’s
deep appreciation of colour. Unlike typical New Yorkers, who favour
wearing black and other darker shades, Sies Marjan’s philosophy of
embracing wild and wonderful shades to uplift, surprise and inspire
was highly influential, despite its brief duration. Two years since
the label was shuttered...Lak has chronicled the bright, but
short-lived journey of Sies Marjan in a book, The Colors of Sies
Marjan, published by Rizzoli...Filled with photographs from behind
the scenes, editorial spreads and other documentary images, The
Colors of Sies Marjan captures the hard work, creativity and
artistry that goes into building a label, seen from Lak’s unique
perspective. Bright, bold and beautiful, it exquisitely captures
the raw energy that fuelled the label during its abbreviated
lifetime." —WALLPAPER*
"Despite shutting its doors mid-pandemic after only five years in
business, Sies Marjan still remains one of fashion’s most admired
houses. Here, Sies Marjan chronicles the story of his ephemeral
brand, championing the jewel-toned color palette that the brand
became known and celebrated for. The stunning volume also includes
insights from industry leaders (and loyal fans), like Marc Jacobs,
Isabella Rossellini, and more." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"Sies Marjan is making a fashionable return — though not in
the way you’d expect. The now-closed New York-baed luxury brand is
coming back to fashion with a new photography book by Rizzoli,
which will be released in November. Created by the label’s
designer, Sander Lak, with additional contributions by Marc Jacobs
and architect Rem Koolhaas, The Colors of Sies Marjan will include
400 pages documenting the brand’s colorful presence on the American
fashion scene from 2016-2020. The cult-favorite label was favored
for its experimental textures, silhouettes and effortless luxe; in
fact, its hit ombre silk shirts and trousers are still beloved as
whimsical two-piece outfits today. Similarly, the book is organized
by shades in the color spectrum, including previously unseen
glimpses at design sketches and a range of the label’s runway shows
and ad campaigns." —FOOTWEAR NEWS
"In its four years of existence, the New York City-based fashion
label Sies Marjan cultivated a legion of devotees with its vibrant
designs. When the brand suddenly closed in the summer of 2020, the
city’s fashion landscape lost some of its color. A newly published
tome by the brand’s founder and designer, Sander Lak, offers up a
remedy of sorts in the form of 300 photographs, including snapshots
from the runway and ad campaigns, behind the scenes moments and
other mood board miscellany under the title “The Colors of Sies
Marjan.”...For readers and fans, this book will likewise delight
and inspire." —NEW YORK TIMES
"The Colors of Sies Marjan, out November 15 and published by
Rizzoli, uses the color spectrum to trace the Sies Marjan journey
from its founding in 2016 through a range of previously unpublished
drawings, looks from iconic runway shows and
campaigns." —PAPER
"The Colors of Sies Marjan is a 400-page love letter to a brand
that burned quickly and brightly, leaving behind only pretty
colors." —HIGHSNOBIETY
"Although collections filled with the brand’s signature evocative
use of color, proportion, and subversive fabrication are no longer
produced, one way to continue to soak up some sartorial inspiration
from the designer is through a new book hitting shelves and coffee
tables Oct. 18. Titled The Colors of Sies Marjan, Lak teamed with
the luxury book publisher Rizzoli to visually chart his
tenure." —GRAZIA USA
"To fully understand the magic of the now-defunct New York fashion
label Sies Marjan is to dissect its creative director Sander Lak’s
deep appreciation of colour. Unlike typical New Yorkers, who favour
wearing black and other darker shades, Sies Marjan’s philosophy of
embracing wild and wonderful shades to uplift, surprise and inspire
was highly influential, despite its brief duration. Two years since
the label was shuttered...Lak has chronicled the bright, but
short-lived journey of Sies Marjan in a book, The Colors of Sies
Marjan, published by Rizzoli...Filled with photographs from behind
the scenes, editorial spreads and other documentary images, The
Colors of Sies Marjan captures the hard work, creativity and
artistry that goes into building a label, seen from Lak’s unique
perspective. Bright, bold and beautiful, it exquisitely captures
the raw energy that fuelled the label during its abbreviated
lifetime." —WALLPAPER*
"Despite shutting its doors mid-pandemic after only five years in
business, Sies Marjan still remains one of fashion’s most admired
houses. Here, Sies Marjan chronicles the story of his ephemeral
brand, championing the jewel-toned color palette that the brand
became known and celebrated for. The stunning volume also includes
insights from industry leaders (and loyal fans), like Marc Jacobs,
Isabella Rossellini, and more." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"Sies Marjan is making a fashionable return — though not in
the way you’d expect. The now-closed New York-baed luxury brand is
coming back to fashion with a new photography book by Rizzoli,
which will be released in November. Created by the label’s
designer, Sander Lak, with additional contributions by Marc Jacobs
and architect Rem Koolhaas, The Colors of Sies Marjan will include
400 pages documenting the brand’s colorful presence on the American
fashion scene from 2016-2020. The cult-favorite label was favored
for its experimental textures, silhouettes and effortless luxe; in
fact, its hit ombre silk shirts and trousers are still beloved as
whimsical two-piece outfits today. Similarly, the book is organized
by shades in the color spectrum, including previously unseen
glimpses at design sketches and a range of the label’s runway shows
and ad campaigns." —FOOTWEAR NEWS
"14 Best Art Books of 2022 - Though the technicolor dreamcoat
fashion that was Sies Marjan was short-lived (the brand was only in
business from 2016-2020), this 400-page tome proves that creative
director Sander Lak’s cult following will live forever. This book
might as well be a Pantone fan, with its pages and pages of
endlessly inspiring electric color palettes." —GQ
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