Book 'L'arte dello styling' explores the profession of fashion stylist

Fashion stylist Susanna Ausoni and journalist Antonio Mancinelli have co-authored 'L'arte dello styling', published by Vallardi in 2022. The book aims to define and demystify the role of the stylist, often confused with that of a fashion designer. It covers the different branches of styling—celebrity, editorial, and show styling—and emphasizes the stylist's ability to create new images using existing garments. Ausoni, known for styling Italian celebrities like Noemi and Mahmood at Sanremo, and Mancinelli, former editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Italia, combine their expertise. The book includes historical references, anecdotes, and portraits of iconic figures such as Anna Piaggi, Diana Vreeland, and Grace Coddington. It also introduces the concept of self-styling, where individuals use clothing to represent themselves. The authors argue that styling is a form of storytelling, giving clothes new life through personal interpretation. The volume concludes with profiles of influential fashion personalities who have shaped aesthetic revolutions.