Irene Brin. Italian style in fashion. Ediz. illustrata: The Birth of Italian Look 1945-1969 (Mode) - Tapa blanda

This title presents a unique and intelligent survey of one an icon of early Italian fashion. Irene Brin is considered an icon of Italian fashion and culture. She first came to prominence in the 1930s as a reporter of society news. In 1945, she started work at "Bellezza" magazine, where she wrote articles on fashion. "Irene Brin: Birth of Italian Look" is an intelligent and thoughtful portrait that depicts Brin as an extraordinary promoter of Italian culture. It takes particular interest in her role as Rome editor for the internationally renowned "Harper's Bazaar", a position which allowed her to build the global image of Italian fashion, and to make Italian designers fully aware of the value of their creations. This fascinating volume is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the birth of Italian fashion, and one of the world's most stylish nations.

Vittoria Caterina Caratozzolo is a lecturer in 'The Cultures of Fashion' at La Sapienza University, Rome.