Moda

Arriving in Paris in 1845, at the age of twenty and with only a few francs in his pocket, Charles Frederick Worth would go on to build the most prominent, innovative and successful fashion house of the century. Worth was inspired by a love of fine art, luxurious fabrics and his vision of the female (...)

Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favorite and one of today s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano (...)

Fifty years after its founding by Elio Fiorucci in 1967, the iconic Milanese fashion label is entering a new phase of ingenuity. Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the label and the glittering unveiling of its new collection and retail stores, this book is a tribute to the (...)

Un modisto debe ser arquitecto para los planos, escultor para las formas, pintor para el color, músico en la armonía de la obra y filósofo en el sentido de la medida . Cristóbal Balenciaga. Balenciaga no creía en la eterna novedad o como él decía eterno equívoco de una cierta moda , al contrario, (...)

Known for her bravado and boundary-pushing dresses, Elsa Schiaparelli is undoubtedly one of the greatest icons of twentieth-century fashion. After launching her eponymous haute couture house in Paris in 1927, the Roman-born designer captured the attention of the world at large not only thanks to (...)

The book provides an evocative celebration of almost a century of fashion history, showcasing the work of photographers including Tim Walker, Mario Testino, Nick Knight, David Bailey, Herb Ritts, Norman Parkinson, Corinne Day, Cecil Beaton and Horst.Something about a gown's intrinsic construction, (...)

Nel secondo Ottocento la donna, protagonista del suo tempo anche al di fuori delle mura domestiche, cerca di costruire un'immagine di sé seducente, alla cui elaborazione contribuiscono, in singolare unità di intenti, il sarto e l'artista. La moda, infatti, trova da sempre un riscontro visivo nelle (...)

From Jackie Kennedy to Rihanna, from the Bal des Débutantes to Dior's publicity campaigns, from Karl Lagerfeld to Sofia Coppola to Deborah Tuberville, the legendary royal residence of Versailles has inspired countless revolutions in fashion. An unparalleled seat of power and seduction, Versailles (...)