Harper's Bazaar Italia France Special Valentino Issue September/October 1985
This is a special edition of Harper's Bazaar devoted entirely to Valentino Garavani and his Autumn/Winter 1985–1986 collections. Published as the September/October 1985 issue, this magazine is a record of one of the defining moments of mid-1980s Italian fashion.
Although the cover bears the designation "Italia France", the spine reads "Harper's Bazaar France," while the contents are printed entirely in Italian, making this a French edition produced for the Italian market.
Beautifully illustrated throughout its 132+ pages, the magazine presents Valentino's collections through lavish full-page and double-page fashion photography, runway photographs, behind-the-scenes images of Valentino himself, editorial features, sketches, and striking beauty photography. The issue includes couture, ready-to-wear, evening gowns, tailored suits, dramatic knitwear, accessories, jewellery and cosmetics, capturing the sophisticated glamour that defined Valentino during the mid-1980s.
Among the highlights are:
- Complete Valentino Autumn/Winter 1985–1986 editorial
- Numerous full-page and double-page colour fashion photographs
- Behind-the-scenes photographs of Valentino Garavani
- Runway and backstage images
- Fashion illustrations
- Beauty editorials and jewellery photography
- One foldout spread
- Rich period advertising and design throughout
The photography is exceptional, making this both an important fashion reference and a beautiful coffee table publication for collectors of Valentino, Harper's Bazaar, 1980s fashion, editorial photography or haute couture.
The magazine measures approximately 9 inches by 11 5/8 inches.
Condition:
Overall very good condition. The magazine remains complete with all pages firmly bound. Light handling wear to the covers with some rubbing, minor creasing and edge wear. Interior pages remain clean and bright with excellent colour reproduction. The foldout is present and in very good condition. A highly displayable copy, not easy to find in North America.…