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Aldo Premoli's 'Wrapping' Explores Fashion's Takeover of the Art World

publication · 2026-04-26

Aldo Premoli's publication, 'Wrapping. Come la moda ha conquistato il mondo dell’arte' (Castelvecchi Editore, Fuoriuscita series), delves into the significant role of fashion within contemporary art. It outlines the historical connections between the two, beginning with early 20th-century designers and extending to modern luxury brands. Premoli contends that the profitability of textiles has enabled luxury firms to become key players in cultural events. The text features four chapters focused on Collection Pinault, Fondation Cartier, Fondation Louis Vuitton, and Fondazione Prada, emphasizing their impact over the last ten years. It includes a preface by Alberto Improda and a postface by Carmen Bizzarri, with cover art showcasing Alex Pinna's bronze sculpture 'Trust you' (2019). Premoli, who previously directed 'L’Uomo Vogue,' splits his time between Cernobbio and New York.

Key facts

  • Book title: 'Wrapping. Come la moda ha conquistato il mondo dell’arte'
  • Author: Aldo Premoli
  • Publisher: Castelvecchi Editore, collana Fuoriuscita
  • Series director: Christian Caliandro
  • Preface by Alberto Improda, postface by Carmen Bizzarri
  • Cover art: Alex Pinna, 'Trust you', bronze sculpture, 2019
  • ISBN-13: 979-1256142132
  • Four chapters cover Collection Pinault, Fondation Cartier, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Fondazione Prada
  • Premoli directed 'L’Uomo Vogue' from 1989 to 2000
  • Premoli founded Apstudio in 2001

Entities

Artists

  • Aldo Premoli
  • Christian Caliandro
  • Alberto Improda
  • Carmen Bizzarri
  • Alex Pinna

Institutions

  • Castelvecchi Editore
  • Collection Pinault
  • Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
  • Fondation Louis Vuitton
  • Fondazione Prada
  • Studio Legale Improda
  • ISIA
  • Centro Studi CROSS Route Impresa
  • L’Uomo Vogue
  • Apstudio
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Cernobbio
  • New York
  • Sicily
  • Milan
  • Europe
  • United States

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