Art to Wear by Julie Schafler Dale 1986

We’re honored to release the first drop from the 4KINSHIP Studio Library — a curated collection of vintage and gently used books gathered over decades of research, travel, design, and lived experience. These titles have shaped our thinking. They’ve informed our dye practices, textile studies, Indigenous design ethics, land-based storytelling, and our broader creative journey. Some are rare. Some are well-loved. All have been part of the foundation of what became 4KINSHIP. As we thoughtfully downsize our archives, we’re excited to pass these phenomenal reads forward — into new studios, homes, classrooms, and creative spaces. May they inspire you the way they inspired us. May they be used, referenced, dog-eared, and loved again. Pages: 319 Dimensions: 13" x 11" Hardback Condition: Gently Used, small scuffs and sealed tear on dust cover, hardback in perfect condition. A landmark publication documenting the revolutionary “wearable art” movement of the 1980s. Published in 1986, Art to Wear captures a pivotal moment when clothing transcended fashion and entered the realm of fine art. Featuring 170 garments by 60 artists — including coats, jackets, handbags, and sculptural forms — the…