The Great Italian Story by Valentino Garavani book. Una grande storia italiana - Taschen

Beautiful and luxurious, just like one of his dresses, this is a tribute to Valentino, gathering hundreds of images from his archives, including sketches, portraits, and magazine shoots, as well as a wide range of editorial features and texts by Suzy Menkes and Matt Tyrnauer. The book signed by the designer is presented in a slipcase box, decorated with silk in Valentino’s special red.

TAUCHEN is a leading and most recognizable publisher of books on fine art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Working closely with renowned creative partners, the company has published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. From the incredible essence of the Basic Art series to collectible SUMO editions. TASCHEN’s mission remains a continuous commitment to diversity and innovation. Regardless of the subject and price—from $10 to $10,000—the brand strives to treat each topic with the same respect, as well as produce, design, and package each of its books in a luxurious and uniquely distinctive way.

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