Rugged Style War—Rome: WWII-Era American Military Jackets from the Eternal City

Author:   Andrea Ventura ,  David Petrini ,  Mirko Di Giovanni
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
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9780764361302


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   16 March 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Rugged Style War—Rome: WWII-Era American Military Jackets from the Eternal City


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With their softened camouflage, sun-faded stencils, and well-worn insignia patches, this collection of more than 100 iconic WWII American military jackets will wow even the most hardcore connoisseurs and collectors. The cult-status jackets come from the collections of the authors, who are natives of Rome. This ""eternal city,"" universally defined as one of the largest ""open-air sets"" in the world, provides evocative backdrops for some of the pieces. In glamour poses shot off the usual tourist routes, 30 models-for-a-day put a distinctive spin on the jackets, mixing and matching them with rugged outfits. Part of the appeal of vintage military jackets is that each piece tells the story of the life it lived. This manifesto of post-WWII style encourages us to see its charms with new eyes. AUTHORS: Mirko Di Giovanni enlisted as a warrant officer in an Italian law enforcement agency and earned a law degree. He began collecting American vintage clothing in the late 1980s, focusing on military garments. Andrea Ventura's passion for vintage clothing leads to collaborations-as a graphic designer and style consultant-with high-end fashion brands. David Petrini is a member of AIRF (Associazione Italiana Reporter Fotografici). His work mixes elements from classic documentary photography to portraiture. All three authors are natives of Rome. SELLING POINTS: . Photographic manifesto of the coolest American military jackets from WWII, and how Italians wear them today . Vintage and military clothing connoisseurs will love this parade of 100 jackets and 30 models rocking the looks in Rome . Cult ""mook-cut"" Japanese-style jackets, some shot against the glamour and grit of Rome 630 colour and b/w images

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Author:   Andrea Ventura ,  David Petrini ,  Mirko Di Giovanni
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight:   1.950kg
ISBN:  

9780764361302


ISBN 10:   0764361309
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   16 March 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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Mirko Di Giovanni enlisted as a warrant officer in an Italian law enforcement agency and earned a law degree. He began collecting American vintage clothing in the late 1980s, focusing on military garments. Andrea Ventura's passion for vintage clothing leads to collaborations—as a graphic designer and style consultant—with high-end fashion brands. David Petrini is a member of AIRF (Associazione Italiana Reporter Fotografici). His work mixes elements from classic documentary photography to portraiture. All three authors are natives of Rome. Mirko Di Giovanni, class of ’75—born and raised in Rome. Enlisted as a warrant officer in an Italian law enforcement agency and holding a law degree, he has collected American vintage clothing since the late ’80s that he loves to share on two successful Instagram feeds. Along with the other two authors, this is his second authorial project after Rugged Style War—Rome. David Petrini was born in Rome in 1974. Influenced by his father (Associated Press photographer), he started to shoot with film in the early ’90s. He began working for the architecture department of Sapienza University, collaborating on some editorial projects. A member of AIRF (Associazione Italiana Reporter Fotografici), he shaped his style with mixed elements ranging from classic documentary photography to portraiture.

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