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This fascinating book explores Italian fashion at the beginning of the 20th century, tracing its growth through two world wars to emerge as a dominant force in global fashion. When the Lombard tailor Rosa Genoni created the first Italian fashion house, she broke free of the prevailing French style and launched a national industry. Illustrated with archival material from the design houses as well as illustrations from the earliest Italian fashion magazines, the book focuses on the most important designers from the Gabriella di Robilant, the Italian inventor of sportswear; Salvatore Ferragamo and his famous orthopedic shoes; and Elsa Schiaparelli, the first great protagonist of Italian style. These are the designers who shaped Italian fashion, and their influence continues to be felt today.

Author

Gnoli, Sofia, author

Publisher

Victoria & Albert Publishing

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781851777914

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, History, Art

Rating

4.4 / 5 (6 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14