The Italian Art of Shoemaking

Works of Art in Leather

Cristina Morozzi, Giò Martorana

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Rizzoli International Publications
01 March 2016

Fashion & textiles: design; Clothing & footwear manufacture

This beautifully illustrated volume takes the reader on a creative and productive odyssey of one of the world's most prestigious shoemakers. An exclusive look inside the world of Moreschi, a name that has long been synonymous with the ideal handmade shoe, which are fashioned individually like a work of art and coveted by celebrities and public figures all over the world.

Photographs by: Giò Martorana
Edited by: Cristina Morozzi
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 318mm, Width: 246mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.896kg
ISBN: 9780847849086
ISBN 10: 0847849082
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 01 March 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cristina Morozzi is a design and fashion editor, curator of exhibitions, editor of books, and the former director of Modo magazine. Dubbed the ""lady of Italian design,"" Morozzi is a consultant for numerous design labels. She has taught at Milan's Domus Academy, and at the École Cantonale d'Art in Lausanne.

Reviews for The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather

Without a doubt, [this book] offers the reader an education in the art of shoemaking. . . The visuals are beautiful and help the reader to quite literally understand the text without any further explanation; the photos expose the reader to the particular attributes and features of a Moreschi shoe. . . The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather is entertaining as well as informative. Recommended. -NY JOURNAL OF BOOKS If you're interested in a deep dive into the culture of one of the world's most distinguished shoemakers, consider The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather. It takes readers inside the world of Moreschi shoes, which have long been recognized for their craftsmanship and unique style. . while the brand has designs on the future, including a more recently developed women's line, this volume is a remarkable exploration of the history that made them an institution. -METROSOURCE