Radical Renaissance 60, Assouline (book)

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Radical Renaissance 60 (book) by Dan Thawley. Assouline Publisher. 2016. Gray rubber-bound hardcover. New book in English with 240 pages and 150 illustrations. 7 lbs. Dimensions: W 11.81 x L 14.96 x D 1.29 in.

“Denim was freedom, denim was the biggest dream,” says Renzo Rosso of the beginnings of Diesel, the high-end casual brand he launched in 1978 that revolutionized the denim market. Today, Rosso heads OTB, the alternative luxury fashion group that includes the iconic brands Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor&Rolf. These companies are bound together by the same spirit of rebellion that marked Rosso’s career: a sense of going against the grain and a creative commitment that transcends commercial constraints, each embodying in its own way the group’s mantra: “Only the Brave, challenge the rules, encourage creativity.”

Radical Renaissance 60 traces the evolution of this avant-garde visionary and his group of companies that infuse humanity and philanthropy into their work and combine craftsmanship with industrial production. Featuring provocative photographs from the most significant campaigns, the most memorable runway shows, and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images, this volume explores the world of design visionaries, from Martin Margiela (with an unexpected guest appearance) to John Galliano, from Consuelo Castiglioni and Nicola Formichetti to Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.

A must-read for any fashion enthusiast and industry professional.

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