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"VALENTINO GARAVANI-A GRAND ITALIAN EPIC" BY MENKES, CHITOLINA AND TYRNAUER
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9783836503297
- Book Title
- Valentino. a Grand Italian Epic
- Publisher
- Taschen
- Item Length
- 13 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 2 in
- Genre
- Design, Art
- Topic
- History & Criticism, History / Contemporary (1945-), Fashion & Accessories, History / General
- Item Weight
- 144.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 10.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 576 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taschen
ISBN-10
3836503298
ISBN-13
9783836503297
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71113024
Product Key Features
Book Title
Valentino. a Grand Italian Epic
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, History / Contemporary (1945-), Fashion & Accessories, History / General
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
2 in
Item Weight
144.3 Oz
Item Length
13 in
Item Width
10.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
A fascinating look at the man, his lifestyle and his genius, this book puts haute couture within reach.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
746.92092
Synopsis
Genius, Glamour And Magnificent Gowns Valentino Garavani: the greatest name in Italian couture For almost half a century Valentinodominated 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., 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
TT507
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