Valentino: Themes and Variations by Pamela Golbin
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Book Reviews of Valentino: Themes and Variations
Book Review: haute couture as works of art!
Summary: 5 Stars
The photographs in this book are just spectacular, as much as they can do the clothing pieces justice. The cover photo is an example of the gorgeous detail you get in all the photos. Sumptuous feast for the eyes and a tribute to the true genious of Valentino. All 5 decades are covered from the 1960's to the millenium and beyond. Most of the pieces are featured on manequins and some by actual models. There are also some pictures of Valentino over the years, including my favorite - one with Jackie Kennedy Onassis. I will enjoy this book for years to come.Book Review: Fashion House
Summary: 5 Stars
"Valentino: Themes and Variations" is a stylish,sleek introduction to one of the world's foremost haute couture designers. His couture projects a world of elegance and savoir faire. This book takes the reader behind the scenes of his runway shows, and talks about his private world--from his longtime boyfriend to the creation of his clothes. "Valentino" turns clothing,a necessary element of daily life,into works of art. There is refinement and grace. "Valentino" is a feast for the eyes.Book Review: One of the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This a great overview of Valentino and a very good exhibition catalog. The key to any good monograph is having recent and detailed photographs of the clothing both full view and close-up, this has both. The text is light and I would have liked to know more about the individual pieces. Combined with the catalog for "Valentino A Roma" an exhibition that took place at the Ara Pacis in Rome you have a full view of the mastery that is Valentino.Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is essentially a catalogue of the work of Valentino and the celebrities and fashion icons that he dressed. I saw this exhibition when it came to Australia and bought this book as a momento. You will be surprised how many of the dresses you will recognise as iconic pieces that have been seen on the runway and on the red carpet. If you didn't get a chance to see the exhibition this is the next best thingBook Review: A Fitting Tribute to a Master Couturier!
Summary: 5 Stars
Unlike Ms. Goblin's "Balenciaga Paris" volume posing as it was as an exhibition catalogue, this one is a wonderful feast for the senses. Mr. Valentino has created some of the most glorious creations for genuine Women of Style and he will be missed as a force in the diminished world of Haute Couture. If you wear or admire Haute Couture, this is a must have volume for your library.