{"title":"Books by Maria Luisa Frisa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780847846078","title":"Versace","description":"A long-awaited and highly intimate visual history of Versace, the glamorous and globally renowned Italian fashion house. Versace—a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and a flair for the extravagant—holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand. Taking over the creative artistic direction of the family-run fashion house in 1997, the enigmatic and alluring Donatella Versace has since catapulted the brand into popular culture, cementing Versace as a go-to label for A-list celebrities. This richly illustrated tome chronicles Donatella’s interpretation of Versace in the twenty-first century and her remarkable work as the curator and face of Versace. Versace includes exclusive contemporary and archival imagery from runway and backstage shots to intimate scenes at the Versace atelier, with accompanying original essays penned by fashion’s most authoritative voices. Featuring arresting photography by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel, among many others; images of Versace fashions modeled by the original \"supers,\" such as Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista; and red-carpet coverage of Hollywood’s elite wearing dazzling Versace couture, this glittering volume delivers the magnetic vibrancy, supreme luxury, and glamour quotient that define Versace.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294988841333,"sku":"9780847846078","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780847846078_d89a74ff-9235-41ed-924a-38df3b033742.jpg?v=1786016099"},{"product_id":"codice-superga","title":"CODICE SUPERGA","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe design, innovation, and story of one of the most famous Italian brands in the world, Superga, dubbed the “People’s Shoes of Italy,” and its timeless icon, the 2750 model.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its more than a century-long history, Superga has shaped the aesthetic and functional design of sports and leisure footwear, defining the imagery of a way of life that has always kept up with the times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the first-ever monograph dedicated to the world of Superga—a world made of sports, technology, innovation, design, leisure, nature, and fashion beyond fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImages, memorabilia, shoes and boots, advertising campaigns, catalogs, and tidbits from the Superga archive create visual atlases that tell the story of a company that is part of Italy’s national history and international culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Born as a tennis shoe, perfectly interpreting the elegance of the white uniform on the court, the 2750 has become a legendary shoe: timeless, versatile, transcending epochs, generations, and fashion fads, thanks to its design and the clarity of its shape,” writes Maria Luisa Frisa in the foreword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores Superga in relation to Italy’s industrial and cultural history and also in the light of its influence on society and ways of life over time.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492297548149,"sku":"9788891846075","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9788891846075.jpg?v=1786529131"},{"product_id":"costume-jewelry","title":"Costume Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the sparkling story of costume jewelry through the extraordinary collection of Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. In the early 20th century, New York became the epicenter of paste jewelry design, as artisans fleeing war-torn Europe rebuilt their craft in America. Their expertise propelled the city to fashion’s forefront, ushering in an era of bold, beautiful, and accessible bijouterie.This gorgeous book, with texts by Carol Woolton and Maria Luisa Frisa—who pens a personal reflection on Patrizia and her collection—showcases nearly 600 of the finest pieces from the 1930s to the new millenium. With stunning photography by Luciano Romano, it follows jewelry’s democratization, as women embraced statement accessorizing and a newfound fashion freedom. Beyond their beauty, these baubles embodied rebellion and transformation: they adorned Hollywood’s greatest icons, and became symbols of identity and creativity.Explore the visionary designers and cultural movements of each era, reflecting the artistic, economic, and social shifts that shaped them. Learn how innovative materials like Lucite and Bakelite, and the introduction of vibrant tropical colors, inspired new waves of designs. Discover the remarkable artistry of designers who incorporated intricate details and eye-catching motifs in their often avant-garde creations, blurring the line between fine and fashion jewelry and transforming accessories into wearable art. This is an essential source of inspiration for collectors, designers, and jewelry lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507759194485,"sku":"9783836588263","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9783836588263.jpg?v=1787042899"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-maria-luisa-frisa.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}