Valentino. A Grand Italian Epic

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ISBN: 9783836503297 Category:

Matt Tyrnauer, Suzy Menkes

Description

For almost half a century Valentino dominated Italian haute couture, dressing the world’s wealthiest and most glamorous women. Only a few years after opening his fashion house in Rome in 1959, Valentino could already count Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, and Audrey Hepburn among his devotees. Despite his retirement in 2007 little has changed; his brand continues to thrive and prosper, and is worn by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez. Valentino has always designed magnificent gowns, never wavering from his signature style despite fads like grunge, deconstruction, and minimalism.
This book traces Valentino’s illustrious career through copious images from his archives, including drawings, magazine editorial shoots, advertisements, portraits, and documentary photographs. Presented chronologically, the visual material is accompanied by a vast array of newspaper and magazine articles about Valentino throughout the years. Combined, they provide an in-depth look at the man, his lifestyle, and his genius.Following the limited Collector’s and Art Editions, this standard edition puts Valentino’s haute couture glamour within reach at a ready-to-wear price point.

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Dimensions 24.9936 x 33.400999999999996 cm
Publisher name TASCHEN
Publication date 23 March 2009
Number of pages 576
Format Hardback
Contributors Edited by Armando Chitolina
Dimensions 24.9936 x 33.400999999999996 cm
Weight 300 g