The clothing designs of Gianni Versace combine street and high fashion, symbolizing post-pop culture and expanding the haute couture beyond the elitism of earlier eras. His collections of the 1980s and 1990s reflect the sexuality of the period.
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The clothing designs of Gianni Versace combine street and high fashion, symbolizing post-pop culture and expanding the haute couture beyond the elitism of earlier eras. His collections of the 1980s and 1990s reflect the sexuality of the period.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 11x9x0; Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. "Richard Martin, Curator in Charge, The Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, has written a conceptual and analytical text that both places Versace's work in historical context and provides new insights into the major inspirations and themes of the designer. In the Introduction, he discusses Versace's relationship with earlier designers' work, and he also clarifies Versace's metamorphosis of the prostitute into a positive, even exuberant expression of glamor and of independence from middle-of-the-road values." This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Illustrated by Gianni Versace. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0810965216. 191 pages. Bibliography. Gorgeous color photography throughout. Catalogue published in conjunction with the exhibition "Gianni Versace, " held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from December 11, 1997, through March 22, 1998. "Commemmorates Versace's unique achievement, placing him for the first time in the realm of the museum and of history...includes a conceptual and analytical text that both places Versace's work in historical context and provides new insights into the major inspirations and themes of the designer."-from dust jacket. Clean and bright with light wear. Small remainder mark to bottom edge of text. A quality copy of this wonderful work.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; Martin, Richard; Versace, Gianni; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y. ) Exhibition Catalogue Catalog Exhibitions Costume Design Italy History 20th Century Fashion Designers.
