Franco Moschino's witty, anarchic collections were always gauranteed to make fashion headlines. Once his business was established in the early 1980's, he quickly became one of decades most popular designers. He had a boundless imagination with a great enthusiasm for visual puns, creating suits printed with bricks, dresses covered in teddy bears and perfumes that looked like soft drinks. In words and full color glossy photographs Mariuccia Casadio here explores the unique philosophy of Moschino, describing his eclectic range of influences, as well as the charity events he organized and the foundation he set up to provide support for HIV - positive children. The book ends with a chronology and a list of boutiques selling Moschino's unique designs.

Moschino

Arts & Photography

Casadio, Mariuccia

Graphic Design

Thames&Hudson

PUCCI (FASHION MEMOIR) /ANGLAIS

Inspired by athletic wear and the bright flags used during horse races, Emilio Pucci designed unmistakable prints using combinations of bold colors and geometric shapes. Fashioned into silk jersey dresses that flattered the female figure, these light, versatile sheaths became all the rage among the international jet set of the 60s. Pretty soon, Pucci prints appeared everywhere on shoes, purses, luggage, billfolds, bathing suits, nightgowns, bras, and underpants. Then, between 1960 and 1970, Pucci s designs underwent a transformation: previously reserved for an enthusiastic elite, they became a mass phenomenon. Through the use of new types of fabrics, Pucci helped liberate women from girdles and padding, ushering in an extraordinary chapter in modern culture.

Emilio Pucci (Memoire)

Photography & Video

Assouline Publishing

<p>The concept of fashion as entertainment was one of Gianni Versace's distinguishing contributions to the fashion world. He was one of the first designers with an all encompassing vision of how to keep his audience entertained. Versace would draw upon the talents of the best photographers to create the intended effect: Richard Avedon if he wanted to elicit the sensation of movement in the photo, Bruce Weber to conjure the image of model as rockstar, Irving Penn for studious still shots, Herb Ritts for sculptural effects. The very concept of "The Supermodel" arose during Versace's reign as "King of Fashion". He embraced the rockstar and the supermodel, using only the best most charismatic models who would not wilt in his spotlight. Versace's Haute Couture lines were not designed for the less than svelte of us, but they weren't afraid to borrow from the grungy undertones of rock &amp; rollers' wardrobes either. Perhaps it came from his longtime association with the theater and costume design, but Versace took the adage "all the world's a stage" to heart. </p>
<p>Gingko Press is proud to announce the first in a series of 18 books on the greats in Italian fashion design with the release of Made in Italy - Gianni Versace. This highly visual book traces the work of Versace from his first women's collection in the late seventies through the development of his trademark daring sensuality in eighties to his last collection (for fall 1997) and untimely death.</p>

Versace (Made in Italy Series)

Gingko Pr Inc

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