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Sunday, October 31, 2010

THE ART & CRAFT OF GIANNI VERSACE

This was the first addition to our now extensive Gianni Versace collection. It was published to coincide with the opening of the exhibition 'Versace at the V & A' (2002-2003) and is a celebration of the most iconic pieces from his entire career. It's a special book if you're into design because it's all about the pieces: the construction and finish, the trims, the hardware, the attention to detail.

Again, it's a pretty clear reminder of how ahead of his time he was. The early 90s revivalists of the last couple of years have a lot to thank this man for.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

ROSE AMONGST THORNS

Valentino advertisement from Paris Vogue, August 1977


POETRY IN MOTION

Geoffrey Beene advertisement, Paris Vogue, August 1977


CAPED CRUSADE

Chloe advertistement from Paris Vogue, August 1977

STAIRWAY TO HELL

Gianni Versace pour Complice advertisement in Paris Vogue, August 1977.

Superb art direction & styling. In particular i like the vampire undertones and the two leather clad bouncers ushering an unexpected damsel into blissful sin.