Italian Shoes

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A Tribute to an Iconic Object

By Giovanni Gastel

Summary

In Italian Shoes, Giovanni Gastel explores the world of fashion photography, offering a fascinating glimpse into the creative process and artistic vision behind his celebrated works. The book is a rich collection of photographs, revealing Gastel's unique style, where he blends elegance with a profound understanding of artistic expression, highlighting the ever-evolving essence of fashion in culture.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate the intersection of art and fashion, as it offers a captivating exploration into the world of Italian shoe design. With stunning photography by Giovanni Gastel, this book is a visual treat for those interested in the creative and cultural significance of footwear in Italy's iconic fashion scene.

The world of Italian footwear interpreted through playful visual pairings by fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel. A fitting tribute to the excellence of Italian manufacturing, for all those who love elegance and creativity, and for all women who love shoes.

Description

Shoes made in Italy have always been an iconic accessory, a symbol of prestige, and a guarantee of quality on the international market. The creative flair of Italian brands has succeeded in turning a simple functional accessory into so much more, crafting true works of art and objects of style.

This is the insight that inspires Giovanni Gastel's vision of the world of footwear: art draws on reality and reinterprets it, even coming to resemble it. In the beautiful shots reproduced in Italian Shoes, the photographer pairs shoes with everyday objects that evoke them by their form, colour or texture. An original and elegant way to pay tribute to some 80 brands of the Italian footwear industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788891814852

Publisher: Mondadori Electa

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 February 2018

Country: Italy

Imprint: Mondadori Electa

Illustration: 160 Colour and Black and White Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Giovanni Gastel Non-Fiction

About the Author

Giovanni Gastel has worked for major fashion magazines for over thirty years and is a leading figure in the world of advertising. In 1997, he was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Triennale di Milano. He is the Honorary President of the Italian Professional Photographers' Association. Giusi Ferrè is a fashion journalist. She writes for the Corrieredella Sera women's weekly supplement Iodonna and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.