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Valentino by Matt Tyrnauer, Valentino Garavini, Suzy Menkes, Armando Chitolina
Think Valentino: think luxury. Think elegance. Think red carpet. Fashion’s most beloved upholder of refined decadence is known around the globe simply by his first name. This luxurious limited-edition publication renders homage to Valentino’s illustrious career via a copious selection of images from his archives, including drawings, magazine shoots, advertisements, portraits of Valentino, and documentary photographs; presented chronologically, the visual material is accompanied by a vast array of newspaper and magazine articles about Valentino throughout the years. A book more comprehensive and stunning than one could hardly dare to dream of. Contributing authors include Graydon Carter,Rupert Everett, Suzy Menkes, Franca Sozzani, and Anna Wintour’ A Luxurious Indulgence!
$900 www.amazon.com Publisher: Taschen; Limited edition (September 3, 2007)