Valentino at TASCHEN Store Beverly Hills
April 2, 2009
The TASCHEN Store Beverly Hills hosted legendary and iconic coutorier, Valentino Garavani, to celebrate the release of 'A Grand Italian Epic,' the popular and unlimited follow-up to 2007's Collector's Edition. Valentino, in the company of Giancarlo Giametti, Benedikt Taschen, and a handful of Valentino's models, muses, and international friends, managed to sign every available copy of the book and took time to pose for both Wire photographers and many of his admirers. Over twenty media outlets attended the event, most notably People Magazine, Huffington Post, LA Times, NPR's KCRW Radio, Paper Magazine, Elle, and In Style Magazine.
The TASCHEN Store Beverly Hills hosted legendary and iconic coutorier, Valentino Garavani, to celebrate the release of 'A Grand Italian Epic,' the popular and unlimited follow-up to 2007's Collector's Edition. Valentino, in the company of Giancarlo Giametti, Benedikt Taschen, and a handful of Valentino's models, muses, and international friends, managed to sign every available copy of the book and took time to pose for both Wire photographers and many of his admirers. Over twenty media outlets attended the event, most notably People Magazine, Huffington Post, LA Times, NPR's KCRW Radio, Paper Magazine, Elle, and In Style Magazine.
Valentino - A Grand Italian Epic
Hardcover, 25 x 33.4 cm (9.8 x 13.1 in.), 576 pages
$ 70.00
$ 70.00
For almost half a century Valentino dominated Italian haute couture, dressing the world's wealthiest and most glamorous women. With copious images from his personal archives, including drawings, magazine shoots, advertisements, and personal portraits, this book provides an in-depth look at the man, his lifestyle, and his genius.
Benedikt Taschen and Valentino Garavani
Valentino Garavani and photographers