Soprani, Luciano (1946-1999)
Dates
- Existence: 1946-1999
Biography
Born into an Italian peasant family, Soprani joined MaxMara in 1967 and became a freelance designer there in 1975. He designed for Gucci and Basile and in 1981 showed the first collection under his name. Soprani is known for his colorful but tailored men's suits and silk evening gowns. His company continues after this death in 1999.
(The above biographical note was copied from a collection record in FIT's OneSearch library catalog; while no citations are present, it is presumed to have been researched and written by librarians.)
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Luciano Soprani sketches
This collection contains 22 original marker-and-collage sketches of men's wear (bulk) and women's wear (much of it outerwear) designed by Soprani, an Italian designer based in Milan circa 1985. The designs are very 1980s, with bulky geometric silohuettes for the figures, graphic textile patterns and bold primary colors.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1984 and spring/summer 1985., 1984-1985
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1984 and spring/summer 1985.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1985 and spring/summer 1986., 1985-1986
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1985 and spring/summer 1986.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1986., 1986
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1986.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1987., 1987
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1987.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1990., 1990
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1990.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1991., 1991
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, fall/winter 1991.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1988 and fall/winter 1988., 1988
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1988 and fall/winter 1988.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1989 and fall/winter 1989., 1989
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1989 and fall/winter 1989.
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1990., 1990
Slides of runway show(s) by Soprani, spring/summer 1990.