Matthew Williamson: Fashion, Print & Colouring Book

Out today.

MWCOVERMatthew’s book Fashion, Print and Colouring launches today worldwide. Published by Laurence King, it is the first ever colouring book by a fashion designer. Start a kaleidoscopic journey into Matthew’s world: step inside the studio, see behind-the-scenes photographs and then colour in the print yourself.

Sixteen chapters are each dedicated to iconic prints from the last 20 years. They begin with Matthew’s research process then show the design come to life on the catwalk before finishing with the final print. Discover an extract below and buy the book online here. Matthew is signing the first 100 copies sold from our website!The End

“Twenty years ago I set up my fashion company, and so I wanted to mark this occasion by creating something personal yet also something to be shared and enjoyed.”
Matthew Williamson
Matthew Williamson flamingo print inspiration
The Flamingo Club print moodboard
Matthew Williamson flamingo print painted in the studio
In the studio
The flamingo print
The Flamingo Club print

“This book is for everyone to enjoy – young or not so young, novice or experienced artist.”
Matthew Williamson
Matthew Williamson butterfly wheel print painted in the studio
The Butterfly Wheel print in the studio
Matthew Williamson butterfly wheel printed dress on the catwalk
On the catwalk
Matthew Williamson butterfly wheel print black and white
Butterfly Wheel – ready to colour in

“The book is a chance for me to share the process and journey of how each print came to life.”
Matthew Williamson
In the Matthew Williamson studio - the making of the Matthew Williamson Mother Amazon print
Painting pythons, scale by scale
Matthew Williamson mother amazon asymmetric dress
The Mother Amazon print, SS16
Matthew Williamson mother amazon print black and white
Mother Amazon in the colouring book

For more information, images and review copies please contact:
Kathryn Colwell
kathryn.colwell@laurenceking.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7841 6900

Cover illustration by Ellie Vandoorne using extracts from Matthew Williamson prints.