Olympia Le-Tan: The Story of O.L.T. [Hardcover]

The first book on the eclectic and whimsical work of fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan. An admitted bookworm, designer Olympia Le-Tan is best known for creating one-of-a-kind handbags resembling literary classics such asCatcher in the Rye,Doctor Zhivago, andFor 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 minaudières 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 illustrator 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, Balenciaga, 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-Tanpresents a whimsical look into one of the most creative designers on the scene today. It seems strange to refer to Olympia Le-Tan’s new monograph, “The Story of O.L.T.” (Rizzoli, Nov. 1), as her first book. After all,the Parisian built her namesake seven-year-old brand on hand-embroidered clutches that mimic the covers of literary classics. . .  
—Wall Street Journal 

Fashion News:Olympia Le-Tan, known for her signature trompe l'oeil clutches inspired by classic literature, debuts an actual book this month, a visual memoir of sorts.
—Elle

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