Versace, Gianni; Weber, Bruce; Avedon, Richard; Newton, Helmut; Bourdin, Guy; Meisel, Steven et al. Gianni Versace : L'abito per pensare. Milan: Arnoldo Mondadori, 1989. First Edition. Folio, 352pp. Printed Wraps. Text in Italian. Numerous Colour and Black & White plates. First and only edition. A little rubbing and creasing to covers and corners as shown. More images available on request. VG+. Softcover.
Very very superb and large book of Versace's work from 1977-1989. The late seventies work is really great, not yet signature Versace, and shot by Newton and Bourdin amongst others. Book shows an excellent development into what became the classic Versace style. Full of not only amazing editorials, but work in progress and runway shots, details, fabrics, moods etc. Also key is the 80's work by Avedon, and some great work by Gianpaolo Barbieri. A scarce, brilliant and complete survey of Versace's early work. Essential.
