Italian Fashion Since 1945: A Cultural History

by Emanuela Scarpellini

Book Overview

In the course of the twentieth century, Italy succeeded in establishing itself as one of the world's preeminent fashion capitals, despite the centuries-old predominance of Paris and London. This book traces the story of how this came to be, guiding readers through the major cultural and economic revolutions of twentieth-century Italy and how they shaped the consumption practices and material lives of everyday Italians. In order to understand the specific...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030178145
• ISBN13: 9783030178147
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"