Iconic: The Masters of Italian Fashion, Hardcover

Description

Italian fashion has long been revered for its craftsmanship and luxury, but also for its iconic status in the fashion world. Floral brocades, leopard print and show-stopping red dresses - the masters of Italian fashion know how to make a statement.

In Iconic: The masters of Italian fashion, internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess explores ten of the best known and most loved Italian designers: Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino, Pucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Missoni, Gucci and Armani.

Megan takes readers on an unforgettable journey beneath the seams of each designer, learning about their history and significance to Italian - and global - fashion culture. Filled with Megan's stunning illustrations of some of the most well-known and fabulous outfits, from suits to swimwear to haute couture gowns, Iconic is a truly unique celebration of one of the world's most important fashion destinations.

About the Author

Megan Hess is an international fashion artist who works with the world's most prestigious fashion designers and luxury brands, such as Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Tiffany and Co. Hess was born and studied in Queensland before moving to London to pursue a career in illustration. She illustrated the New York Times number one selling book Sex And The City, and has since illustrated portraits for Vanity Fair and Time, created iconic accessories for Henri Bendel and illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York. While Hess has lived and worked all over the world, she now lives with her family in Melbourne. Iconic is her sixth book.