Calvatore Ferragamo

This is a collection of books which reveal the creative process of leading international figures in fashion design. Fashion Unfolds gives an intimate look into the secret, multifaceted and fascinating world of past and contemporary fashion designers, like precious objects that reflect each designer philosophy. As well as hundreds of images each book includes unpublished interviews and essays by the industry's leading journalists. These books reveal the poetry of processes and precision that have led to the most unexpected creativity. They are materials for study, providing inspiration and awe. Filled with references to contemporary creativity, the story of Salvatore Ferragamo shows how his visions and imagination became, over the years, timeless. Chosen from a wide repertoire, selected shoe design projects are presented in this book, focusing on Ferragamo's explorations into the use of materials. This study shows how the design process of a shoe can start from a nylon thread or a chocolate wrapper, by a careful study of the anatomy of the foot, leading to designs like the famous Ferragamo wedge.