| Alaļa Afore Alaļa Contributor(s): Sozzani, Carla (Editor), Saillard, Olivier (Editor), Benaim, Laurence (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 0847871126 ISBN-13: 9780847871124 Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications OUR PRICE: $85.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Fashion & Accessories - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Fashion - Biography & Autobiography | Fashion |
| Physical Information: 2.13" H x 9.53" W x 11.65" (5.55 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unveiling Azzedine Alaļa's story before his milestone 1982 show, this book offers a never-before-seen look into one of fashion's most enigmatic icons. Azzedine Alaļa (1935-2017) was regarded as a contemporary fashion genius. Edited by his close friend, Carla Sozzani, and life partner, Christoph von Weyhe, this new volume presents an unprece-dented view into Alaļa's early life and career, from his native Tunisia and 1956 arrival in Paris, to his breakthrough 1982 New York show. From apprenticeships to encounters with Paris's creative and society crowds, this book pays homage to Alaļa's evolution. Chronological chapters depict a designer devoted to his work while enjoying friendships with such individuals as Arletty, Orson Welles, Claudette Colbert, Jean Cocteau, Louise de Vilmorin, and André Malraux. Quotes by Alaļa accompany gorgeous photographs of iconic dresses and lesser-known designs, providing captivating stories behind the inspirations for his creations, while interviews share intimate anecdotes from Serge Lutens, Thierry Mugler, Carlyne Cerf, and more. Accompanying an exhibition at the Azzedine Alaļa Foundation, this unique publication delves into rare archival materials, private photographs, and prominent publications to powerfully illustrate the fascinating journey of a fashion legend. |