"Art is the highest form of hope." - Gerhard Richter
Wolfgang Joop - "Cool-Wool" Costume Sketch
This is not a print, not a reproduction – it is the origin of fashion itself. With this original design drawing by Wolfgang Joop from 1984, you hold an authentic piece of German fashion history in your hands. Joop, who, alongside Lagerfeld and Jil Sander, is one of the most important German designers, was at the zenith of his creative powers in the 1980s.
The sketch perfectly captures the essence of this era: the broad shoulders, the dramatic waist, the "power dressing" that defined the 1980s. The lines are quick, energetic, and confident – typical of Joop's training as an art educator and his talent as an illustrator.
What makes this sheet particularly valuable to collectors is its workshop character. It's a working document. The original fabric swatches pasted on and the handwritten notes/sewing instructions give the work a tactile, three-dimensional quality. You can practically feel the hectic pace before the show, the search for the perfect drape of the fabric. It's an intimate glimpse into the studio of a global superstar before the design hit the runway.
An absolute one-of-a-kind piece that not only depicts fashion but also documents its creation process.
Quantity
Out of stock
Artist)
Wolfgang Joop
title
"Cool-Wool" costume
Year
1984
Edition
Unique
Art
Hand-sketched with fabric samples
Size
approx. A4
Condition
Very good condition, slight signs of age-related wear.
Technology
Black felt-tip pen, colored marker, brush




























