Valentino: Themes And Variations

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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 & worn by young Hollywood & 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 Musee des Arts Decoratifs&s famed costume department in Paris this volume focuses on Valentino&s haute couture creations highlighting the most important & iconic creations of his half-century in fashion through recurring themes in Valentino&s work--variations on the ideas of volume line & texture as well as motifs such as geometry pleats & flowers--through new photography sketches fabric samples & commentary on the dresses by Valentino himself In addition unprecedented photography by Francois Halard of Valentino&s last fittings & 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 & artistic icon