Glamour of Italian Fashion

Glamour of Italian Fashion shows how Made in Italy became a global style benchmark. This richly illustrated English-language book brings together striking fashion photography, archival material and objects from private collections to trace Italian fashion from the post-war couturiers of the Sala Bianca to the rise of major ready-to-wear labels. Alongside the beautiful imagery, the book also explores the craftsmanship behind Italian fashion. From artisanal leather and fur work to refined knitwear and impeccable tailoring, it highlights the skills that have helped shape Italy’s lasting influence in the fashion world. Essays by experts from the UK and Italy add context and depth. Designers and houses featured include Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Fendi, Missoni, Valentino, Franco Moschino, Gianni Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Miuccia Prada and Roberto Capucci, plus master tailors and menswear specialists such as Carlo Palazzi and Ermenegildo Zegna. If you love fashion history, styling or textile inspiration, this is a book you will return to again and again. It is a valuable source of ideas for anyone interested in design, craftsmanship and the story behind style.