Meet MENDO: Emile’s favorite books
Favorite publications of Emile Almekinders
People often ask us what our personal favorite books are. This is the list of Emile Almekinders, who is managing our 11 Berenstraat flagship store.
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David Casavant Archive
‘David Casavant is a NYC stylist who has one of the largest and most special designer clothing archive in the world, ranging from Raf Simons to Helmut Lang. Big celebrities like Kim and Kanye, Travis Scott and Pharrell borrow fashion items from him for shows, TV appearances and music videos. This book is a photographic overview of Casavants archive and collaborations with celebrities.’
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Pierre Debusschere: Uncovered
‘This beautiful and subtle book comprises the Uncovered photography project of Belgian photographer Pierre Debusschere. What I especially like about his work are his portraits, with their vulnerable postures and vivid colors.’
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Fantastic Man
This publication celebrates the ten-year anniversary of Fantastic Man magazine. It features some of today’s biggest male celebrities including Ewan McGregor, Tom Ford, Helmut Lang, David Walliams (left) and David Beckham (right).
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The World of Apartamento
‘I already like the Apartamento name, but the curation, photography and the great texts elevate this magazine to one of the best in its interior design kind. The World of Apartamento is an overview of the best creations of interior designers, that have been featured in the magazine, over a period of ten years.’
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Wolfgang Tillmans
Beginning in the early nineties, Tillmans documented the people and situations in his immediate surroundings in scenes from London, New York, or Berlin, creating the portrait of a new generation in a style-defining manner.
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