Карла Соццани | Carla Sozzani

Carla Sozzani

Louise Baring, 2024

Overview

This is the first comprehensive illustrated biography of Carla Sozzani, a significant figure in international fashion, art, and design. Louise Baring's narrative, drawn from interviews with Sozzani, explores foundational aspects of her life and career. The book traces her journey from a bourgeois Italian childhood through her early engagement with fashion and travel, her editorial roles at Vogue Italia and Elle, and her experiences with unconventional motherhood. It details her ventures in publishing, her gallery showcasing hundreds of exhibitions, and her own photography collection. The biography also covers her fashion label, her role in promoting designers like Romeo Gigli and Azzedine Alaïa, and the creation of the concept store 10 Corso Como, which expanded globally. Furthermore, it highlights her establishment of the Fondazione Sozzani cultural space.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in fashion history and influential figures.
• Individuals passionate about art, design, and cultural entrepreneurship.
• Those who admire trailblazers and interdisciplinary creatives.

Key features

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Author: Louise Baring
• ISBN: 9780500023785
• Year: 2024
• Pages: 288