The Origins of Italian Fashion: 1900-1945

Before Gucci, Prada, and Versace, a new wave of trailblazing Italian designers laid the groundwork for the global fashion empire we know today. In The Origins of Italian Fashion: 1900-1945, acclaimed fashion historian Sofia Gnoli masterfully traces this pivotal, often-overlooked era.

This book is a fascinating journey that begins with the groundbreaking work of Lombard tailor Rosa Genoni, who defied French dominance to create Italy's first independent fashion house. Gnoli then guides you th...