Cristiano Toraldo di Francia's 'Ri-vestire' Explores Fashion as Architecture
Cristiano Toraldo di Francia, the founder of Superstudio, released 'Fabulations. Corpo e abito' (Quodlibet, 2018, €24), which examines the relationship between architecture and clothing. This work addresses themes such as mobility, migration, ethnic hybridization, and labor conditions within a global context. A former photographer, Toraldo di Francia has worked with fashion publications since the 1960s, perceiving images as immediate experiences. The book includes contributions from Giuseppe Losco and Gabriele Mastrigli, emphasizing the ties between 'abito' (garment) and 'abitare' (to inhabit). It showcases visuals from the Radical era to contemporary student projects at the University of Camerino/Ascoli Piceno, where he teaches the 'Ri-vestire' (Re-dress) course, promoting discussions on consumption and reuse.
Key facts
- Cristiano Toraldo di Francia published 'Fabulations. Corpo e abito' in 2018
- The book is published by Quodlibet, Macerata, 232 pages, €24, ISBN 9788822901156
- Toraldo di Francia is founder of the Radical Design collective Superstudio
- The volume includes essays by Giuseppe Losco and Gabriele Mastrigli
- The book explores the link between fashion and architecture through the body
- Toraldo di Francia collaborated with fashion magazines since the early 1960s
- The course 'Ri-vestire' is conducted at the University of Camerino/Ascoli Piceno
- The book features images from the Radical period to recent student experiments
Entities
Artists
- Cristiano Toraldo di Francia
- Giuseppe Losco
- Gabriele Mastrigli
- Gabrielle Coco Chanel
Institutions
- Superstudio
- University of Camerino
- Ascoli Piceno
- Quodlibet
- Artribune
Locations
- Macerata
- Italy
- Pistoia