Join facebook to connect with donald robertson and others you may know. It is no coincidence that donald robertson has become the fashion worlds favorite illustrator. I come from a small suburb in canada, and it has been quite the journey since then. So i just started painting on the covers, put my name on it, but it said valentino on the side, so i put the hashtag, kiss my assouline. Drawing on inspirations ranging from richard avedon fashion ph. The tome also features letters by robertson and photos of his five children, who inspire his work and frequently appear on his instagram feed. The book, by assouline in 2017, his ready to wear collaborations with such fashion moguls as giles deacon and jenna lyons, his work with bloomingdales in support of the breast cancer research foundation, his cadillac pop art. Donald robertson toasts book at assouline south coast. Guests in attendance included iris apfel, veronica beard times 2. As i stood in line on the fourth floor at bergdorf goodman, waiting for donald robertson to sign my copy of his new book, assouline donald. To celebrate their new book with the fashion world fave and superstar illustrator donald robertson, maison assouline are hosting a donald popup in their flagship store from september 15th19th. Stop by lindaa on the 4th floor today from 24pm to meet the man behind the magic as he custom paints your purchases and signs copies of. Foreword by john demsey with interview by drue robertson. With 300 pages and more than 100 illustrations, donald.
Beginning in the mid90s, assouline has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious and creative. So its no wonder chic new yorkers cleared their schedules in the middle of fashion week, no less to celebrate robertsons new tome, donald. Donald robertson, donald robertson x bloomingdales limited edition artist print, cma. The 50something illustrator and estee lauder creative director has become a celebrity, thanks to instagram. When robertson received a call from founder prosper assouline. Last week, on september 11 inside bergdorf goodmans new lindas section on the fourth floor, art and fashion worlds collided for the release of donald drawbertson robertsons new book, published by assouline. D onald robertsons new book with assouline titled donald, the book, recently made its west coast debut at the assouline boutique at south coast plaza, where fans excitedly waited for the andy warhol of instagram to customize their copies robertsons journey to the launch of his book began in an unorthodox spot. Humorous and sharp, donalds work is collected by stars such as beyonce and featured in collaborations with itbrands and retailers, earning robertson the moniker the andy warhol of instagram. Prosper assouline got wind of his antics and offered him a book deal. So i painted over the valentino book cover and sold them on my website. Beyond beautiful books, assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. It has created the first luxury brand on culture by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good taste, excitement and. The books north american launch was held at hot renfrew in january2017, robertson follows up his first book with mitford at the hollywood zoo, which documents the mitfords experience at the academy zoowards. An edition limited to xx bags, the didot x drawbertson collection is a runway showstopper, and a dynamic piece in any collection of art or bags.
The publishing house began as a family company in the basement of the couples apartment in paris and one year later, the firm opened its first office on rue danielle casanova in paris. The book classics robertson, donald, demsey, john on. The best kind of monday is when donald robertson spends the day taking over lindas at bergdorf goodman. The book is a mustbuy, musthave on our birthday or christmas giftlist. Donald robertson, aka drawbertson, fetes new book donald. Donald robertson at his book signing in assoulines south coast plaza store. The andy warhol of instagram throws starstudded fashion. Collecting a treasure trove of travel, art, fashion and design stories, each volume is an inspiring journey with.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Benefit auction 2016 a gallery of fashion images from donald robertson donal robertson is an american fashion painter and illustrator. The popup is celebrating a collaborative book by robertson and assouline, featuring the very best of the illustrators work and original pieces designed for the collaboration. For delivery by mothers day, choose nextday shipping at checkout. Orders with free ground shipping may take extra time to arrive due to covid19 if you would like your items sooner, select expedited shipping. In a highlysoughtafter collaboration with the fashion worlds favorite illustrator, assouline s didot leather bags get the donald robertson treatment with paint, energy and excitement. Courtesy of assouline a celebration of the contemporary artist known not only by his name but his instagram handle. The most aesthetically vibrant assemblage of books on the assouline bookshelf. The book classics by donald robertson, john demsey isbn. Instagram celebrity donald robertson to hold book signing. Donald robertson, the andy warhol of instagram, is coming to palm beach. Complete with the artists work lining the walls and painted onto furniture, clothing, handbags, and even a bike and a surfboard, the shop was transformed into the perfect party setting.
Donald robertson childhood cancer foundation cookies. Before becoming the fashion worlds favorite artist, donald robertson was a middleaged suburban dad with a ninetofive job, a daily commute from westchester to n. The book features a bestof lineup of his art along with handwritten. Some of robertsons career highlights, to name a few, include both of his takeovers of the window display at nycs bergdorf goodman, the publication of donald. Feb 3, 2020 check out our boutiques all over the world see more ideas about assouline, all over the world and best design books. Fashions favourite artist donald robertson launches new. The work of fashions favourite illustrator donald robertson is chronicled in a new book from luxury publishers assouline. The illustrator known for his witty voice and fashionably chic art swung to assouline s south coast plaza store thursday evening to celebrate the launch of his book donald the book. View the profiles of people named donald robertson. The book, published by assouline in 2017, authored by john demsey, detailing fashion illustrator, donald robertson, and featuring quotes and anecdotes from those hes worked with and collaborated with in the industry. Guests like iris apfel, mia moretti, alexandre assouline, and nicky hilton rothschild joined fargo in welcoming the artists new book, while other attendees lined up.
If you want to catch donald himself, head down between 11am1pm on friday 15th to get your goodies signed from notebooks and posters to original. One woman excitedly showed her friend the popart painting hed done on her birkin bag, while a few giddy students behind me tossed around the repeated encomiums as if. It includes a wide range of projects, from redds own townhouse and beach house to projects in houston, atlanta, millbrook, and locust valley. Donald robertson, besides being the kind of guy you would love to call a friend, is a brilliant artist. A phone call from assouline founder prosper assouline followed. Instagram celebrity donald robertson to hold book signing at. Earning himself the moniker the andy warhol of instagram, robertson is celebrated as an inspiration by members of the fashion and art worlds. In its efforts of becoming an environmentally conscious company, assouline will plant one tree for every book sold. It is no coincidence that donald robertson has become the fashion worlds favorite. Internationally acclaimed interior design sensation miles redd is known for his quirky brand of cozy glamour. His tongueincheek drawings and quirky cartoonlike illustrations made from ketchup, toast and plasters depict fashion industry figures. Artist donald drawbertson robertsons rise to success.
Today, they have published over 1,500 books, opened 22 stores, and curated a variety of libraries. His unique aesthetic vision is characterized by playful melanges of high and low, invigorated with whimsical splashes of color and modern gestures. A year later, the couple opened the first assouline store on rue danielle casanova. Not restricted to paper or canvas, the artist has frequently applied his kooky illustrations to high fashion items including handbags, wallets, and notebooks.
Touted as fashions favourite artist, donald robertson is launching an exclusive popup shop from 15 19 september at londons maison assouline bookstore. Donald robertson, pictured here at an assouline booksigning in california, will sign copies of his monograph, donald. The book classics robertson, donald, demsey, john on amazon. My hands arent cramping, said donald robertson midway through his book signing. Donald robertson takes over lindas at bergdorf goodman.
How alexandre assouline is writing a new page for family. Donald donald robertson, illustration girl, realistic art. Robertsons drawings incorporate unexpected materials like recycled pizza boxes and patterned duct tape, styled as cheeky accessories or dresses and skirts. Falls best coffee table books arent all about interiors. The book assouline donald robertson, assouline, coffee. The fancy people at assouline publishing approached me a. Includes 2 paper cocktail napkins with signature lip print from book release. Great excitement among fashion diehards as donald robertson, nicknamed the andy warhol of instagram, just released a new assouline book. Last night, we celebrated the launch of donald robertsons new assouline book, donald, the book with a full takeover of lindas at bg. Assouline launches donald robertson s new book by eliza jordan last week, on september 11 inside bergdorf goodman s new lindas section on the fourth floor, art and fashion worlds collided for the release of donald drawbertson robertson s new book, published by assouline.
Instagram celebrity donald robertson to hold book signing at assouline, the shiny sheet, march 2018 inside s glam new office, cosmopolitan, april 2018 is donald robertson fashions outsider artist. I was art bombing bergdorf goodmans in nyc and saw a pile of books in their book dept. And youll want to spend all day thumbing through pages of his brushy, blocky and totally distinctive workas well as poring over collected anecdotes and quotes from his colleagues. Assouline releases 50 to 60 books a year, with the.