Shaun Leane

Product Description Deluxe edition, slipcased, with a print by Rob Rusling, signed by Shaun Leane, limited to just 250 copiesIntroduction from Shaun Leane and essays by three esteemed authors: Joanna Hardy, Claire Wilcox and Vivienne BeckerFeaturing multiple, stunning, unseen photographs by world renowned photographersA comprehensive visual record of the life's work of this renowned jewelry designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueenAn exceptional book, printed to the highest standardsCelebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the boundaries of contemporary design, Shaun Leane has been responsible for creating a new genre of jewelry; precious, poetic, with a sense of eternity, yet relevant to today's world. Illustrated with a breath-taking combination of high fashion shots and detailed close-ups of the pieces themselves. Captured by photographers Nick Knight, Robert Fairer and Chris Moore, along with a dedicated photo essay of unseen backstage images recorded by Leane's close friend Ann Ray. Shaun Leane is introduced by the jeweler himself, then divided into three distinct parts: His heritage and training, by Joanna Hardy; reflections on Leane's famous collaboration with Alexander McQueen, by Claire Wilcox; and his modern classic commercial jewelry style, by Vivienne Becker. Altogether, this book provides a vital overview of an artist that will be of interest to anyone who follows the contemporary jewelry and fashion scene.This special edition is limited to just 250 copies. Enclosed in a slipcase, the book is accompanied by a print by photographer Rob Busling, signed by Shaun Leane. Review One of the most visionary, poetic and relevant jewelers of our time, Shaun Leane has pushed the boundaries of fine jewelry into a world that explores the paradoxes of life and then magically expresses them in gemstones and precious metals. -- Beth Bernstein ― ForbesThe book is a beautiful ode to one of jewelry's most creative and non conforming talents. ― JCK Magazinea wealth of previously unseen archive imagery. ― WallpaperLeane was one of the first, if not the first, to fuse fashion and jewllery. ― How to Spend It, Financial TimesThe epic tome is unimaginably and exquisitely brimming with the most incredible visuals as well as telling the story of the author and Alexander McQueen as friends. It is both heartwarming and incredible how their combined successes were fed by each by challenging each other's abilities and comprehension of the tasks at hand.Shaun Leane is a definitive example of the genre on every level. It dazzles, it provokes, it astounds, and it teaches you what can happen when you push yourself to perfection and beyond no matter what is asked of you or what you believe is expected of you. This is a book for the seasoned fashionphile who can appreciate the images and also have an appreciation for the story of a créateur. ― New York Journal of BooksEach work is one of a kind and uniquely captures the romantic-warrior dichotomy of his past creations, which most famously graced the runways of Alexander McQueen. ― GalerieShaun Leane's jewelry designs are unmistakable―the kinds that are so out-of-the-box they leave a lasting impression on the memory. ― The Robb Report…..contains a wealth of previously unseen archive imagery offering us a peek behind the curtain. Ann Ray's [photograph capturing] the remarkable coil corset being fitted is just one backstage moment he reveals: created for Alexander McQueen in 1999 and formed from hand-forged aluminum rods….. ― WallpaperStimulated by McQueen's genius for using the emotive push and pull of opposing forces, Leane juxtaposed allure and menace; low-key elegance and animal magnetism; the ancient and the avant-garde. This elegant balance of extremes still characterizes Shaun Leane jewels; ― “How to Spend It,” The Financial TimesShaun Leane [is] a remarkable innovator and trailblazer. His genre-defining jewels have a powerful, emotive and often poign