Edited with text by Stefano Generali. Text by Cinzia Capalbo, Giovanni Maria Conti.
The scarf throughout history, from the Roman military to Hermès
Scarves tells the story of this perrenial accessory, with color images of beautiful scarves throughout history and from luxury houses such as Gucci, Liberty and Hermès. These accompany essays that document the history of the scarf from its humble origins in the Roman military to Beau Brummell, haute couture and the advent of ready-to-wear.
Other sections illustrate the contributions of makers and personalities in scarf design over the past century such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Sonia Delaunay, Pierre Cardin, Pierre Balmain, Tamara de Lempicka, Versace and Vivienne Westwood, as well as commentary from the houses of Missoni and Ferragamo.
Still other sections depict historical photographs and paintings of the technological process of scarf-making over history from the Kashmir region to the creation of the jacquard loom, with particular focus on the influence of the Italian Como region, home to numerous revered scarf and silk manufacturers.
Featured image is reproduced from 'Scarves.'
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FORMAT: Hbk, 9.5 x 11 in. / 232 pgs / 180 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $55.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $75 ISBN: 9788836641260 PUBLISHER: Silvana Editoriale AVAILABLE: 5/26/2026 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Forthcoming AVAILABILITY: Awaiting stock TERRITORY: NA LA ASIA AU/NZ AFR ME
Published by Silvana Editoriale. Edited with text by Stefano Generali. Text by Cinzia Capalbo, Giovanni Maria Conti.
The scarf throughout history, from the Roman military to Hermès
Scarves tells the story of this perrenial accessory, with color images of beautiful scarves throughout history and from luxury houses such as Gucci, Liberty and Hermès. These accompany essays that document the history of the scarf from its humble origins in the Roman military to Beau Brummell, haute couture and the advent of ready-to-wear.
Other sections illustrate the contributions of makers and personalities in scarf design over the past century such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Sonia Delaunay, Pierre Cardin, Pierre Balmain, Tamara de Lempicka, Versace and Vivienne Westwood, as well as commentary from the houses of Missoni and Ferragamo.
Still other sections depict historical photographs and paintings of the technological process of scarf-making over history from the Kashmir region to the creation of the jacquard loom, with particular focus on the influence of the Italian Como region, home to numerous revered scarf and silk manufacturers.
