Luciano Soprani sketches

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SC.77

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Creation: circa 1985

Creator

Luciano Soprani (Firm) (Organization)
Soprani, Luciano (1946-1999) (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Luciano Soprani, born in Italy, dominated Italian fashion in the early 1980's. He worked with Max Mara for eight years and started his own label in 1982 while continuing to design for other houses, including Gucci.

(The above biographical note was created by former FIT SPARC staff; while no bibliography is present, the content is presumed to have been researched to verify accuracy.)