Valentino: Themes and Variations
by Pamela Golbin
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Author: Pamela GolbinContributor: Valentino
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN: 0847831728
Number of pages: 300
Publisher: Rizzoli
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My daughter is a fashion designer who also collects books on the subject. This makes for an easy gift idea each birthday. I always aim to purchase books that are visually pleasing ... with stunning photography in a well designed format, beautifully printed on quality paper. This book did not disappoint. It is absolutely lovely! I must admit that I did not spend a great deal of time reading the content, and I have not discussed it with the recipient since. I can say that when she opened her gift, she was extremely pleased and fascinated with the subject matter. She is eager to learn more about Valentino. Becoming well-versed about historic designers is something she aspires to and admires in her older colleagues. She also agreed that the book is a lovely piece of art, very suitable for display. I am very pleased with the purchase!
Summary of Valentino: Themes and Variations
The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. On the occasion of his last couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this landmark book celebrates forty-five years of Valentino?s remarkable career. Published in association with a prestigious exhibition at the Museé des Arts Decoratifs?s famed costume department in Paris, this volume focuses on Valentino?s haute couture creations, highlighting the most important and iconic creations of his half-century in fashion through recurring themes in Valentino?s work?variations on the ideas of volume, line, and texture as well as motifs such as geometry, pleats, and flowers?through new photography, sketches, fabric samples, and commentary on the dresses by Valentino himself. In addition, unprecedented photography by François Halard of Valentino?s last fittings and backstage of his runway show reveals Valentino?s private world for the first time. "Valentino On Valentino," a chapter of first-person accounts of the designs of these iconic dresses, along with Valentino?s commentary on his fashion, will make this publication unique in the study of Valentino as a cultural and artistic icon.Artists, A-Z Books
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