Italian Textile Design: From Art Deco To The Contemporary Printed Textiles

Throughout the 20th century, Italian designers have been the driving force behind the history of textiles: geometrical patterns of Emilio Pucci, trompe-l'oeil effects of Roberta Di Camerino, pop sensibilities of Gianni Versace and Franco Moschino, bold, urban-style prints of Iuter and Sunnei... Many Italian artists, fashion designers, companies and product developers have led the way and popularised a wide range of manufacturing processes that incorporate local fabrics and innovative techniques.

This book documents the history of Italian textiles from the early twentieth century to the present day, studying their evolution in relation to the dominant styles of different periods. This history is closely linked to the birth of the Made in Italy concept: textiles have made a major contribution to the peninsula's international reputation as a bastion of high-quality fashion and design.

Illustrated with reproductions of finished fabrics, preparatory drawings and photographs, this volume brings together the country's design highlights. The book's thematic sections include scarves, skirts, shirts, ties, wallpapers, tablecloths and other manufactured objects.