Thames & Hudson Book Valentine Themes and Variations

The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is one of only two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society around the world. On the occasion of his latest couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this historic book celebrates the forty-five years of Valentino's extraordinary career.

Published on the occasion of a prestigious exhibition at the celebrated costume department of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this volume focuses on Valentino's haute couture creations, highlighting the most important and iconic creations of his half century in fashion through recurring themes in the work of Valentino: Variations on ideas of volume, line, and texture as well as motifs like geometry, pleats, and florals - through new photographs, sketches, fabric swatches, and commentary on Valentino's own clothes.

In addition, François Halard's unedited photography of Valentino's latest fittings and backstage at his 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 gowns, coupled with Valentino's commentary on his fashions, will make this publication unique to Valentino's studio as a cultural and artistic icon. François Halard's unedited photography of Valentino's latest fittings and the backstage of his show reveals Valentino's private world for the first time.

Brand : Thames & Hudson
Dimensions : 24.1x31.5cm
Cover : Hardcover
ISBN 9780847831722