Moda in Luce 1955-1975: Rome Exhibition Explores Fashion, Cinema, and Industry
The exhibition 'Moda in luce 1955-75. Roma fra glamour e innovazione industriale,' curated by Fabiana Giacomotti, will take place at Centrale Montemartini in Rome from June 26 to November 15, 2026. This event marks the second installment of a collaboration with Archivio Luce Cinecittà and the Italian Ministry of Culture, following the first chapter in Florence from June 18 to November 2, 2025. The focus of the Rome exhibition is on the post-war Via Veneto, showcasing tailors such as Fernanda Gattinoni and Renato Balestra, while also emphasizing Italian industry, particularly Snia-Viscosa. Notably, it highlights the innovative designs of Angelo Litrico. The exhibition features loans from Massimo Cantini Parrini and archival materials, with design by Dario Dalla Lana. A subsequent chapter will explore Milan post-1975.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Moda in luce 1955-75. Roma fra glamour e innovazione industriale' runs June 26 to November 15, 2026 at Centrale Montemartini, Rome.
- Curated by Fabiana Giacomotti with Archivio Luce Cinecittà and Ministero della Cultura.
- First chapter held in Florence at Museo della Moda e del Costume di Palazzo Pitti (June 18 to November 2, 2025).
- Exhibition covers post-war Rome, focusing on Via Veneto as a meeting point for international stars and politicians.
- Features tailors from across Italy: Fernanda Gattinoni, Renato Balestra, Clara Centinaro, Le Sorelle Fontana, Tommaso Caraceni, Nazareno Fonticoli (Brioni), Gaetano Savini, Emilio Schubert, Angelo Litrico, Capucci, Carosa, Cucci, Datti, Franzoni.
- Highlights Snia-Viscosa, a Rome-based synthetic textile company.
- Special focus on Angelo Litrico, known as Khrushchev's tailor, who pioneered ready-to-wear with Lebole in 1960 (Doppia L line).
- Next chapter planned for Milan, covering post-1975 prêt-à-porter.
- Exhibition design by architect Dario Dalla Lana.
- Major loans from Massimo Cantini Parrini's collection.
Entities
Artists
- Fabiana Giacomotti
- Fernanda Gattinoni
- Renato Balestra
- Clara Centinaro
- Le Sorelle Fontana
- Tommaso Caraceni
- Nazareno Fonticoli
- Gaetano Savini
- Emilio Schubert
- Angelo Litrico
- Capucci
- Carosa
- Cucci
- Datti
- Franzoni
- Massimo Cantini Parrini
- Dario Dalla Lana
- Giovanni Battista Giorgini
- Oriana Fallaci
- Valentino
- Federica Forti
- Valentino Garavani
- Roberto Capucci
- Irene Galitzine
- Federico Forquet
- Emilio Schuberth
- Laura Biagiotti
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Sorelle Fontana
- Sophia Loren
- Audrey Hepburn
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Anita Ekberg
- Anna Magnani
- Ingrid Bergman
- Sean Connery
- Kirk Douglas
- Claudia Cardinale
- Palma Bucarelli
Institutions
- Archivio Luce Cinecittà
- Ministero della Cultura
- Museo della Moda e del Costume di Palazzo Pitti
- Musei Capitolini
- Centrale Montemartini
- Silvana Editoriale
- Snia-Viscosa
- Lebole
- SIAM (Sindacato italiano alta moda)
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI)
- Artribune
- Roma Capitale
- Cinecittà
- Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
- Snia Viscosa
- Fendi
- Ministry of Culture
- Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Centrale Montemartini
- Via Ostiense, 106
- Florence
- Palazzo Pitti
- Museo della Moda e del Costume
- Via Veneto
- Hollywood
- Milan
- Sanremo
- Arezzo
- Via Sicilia 51
- France
- England
- United States
- Pincio
- Trinità de' Monti