RALPH RUCCI: AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A FASHION DESIGNER

"It s a treasure of a book. By which I mean it s beautiful and interesting, and will be a collector s item (after the printing is over), because of the brilliance of the content and its quality, as well as the quality of the book itself. A keeper." David Patrick Columbia, New York Social Diary

Through a wealth of stunning photogrids, the book delves deeply into the private and public worlds of fashion designer, Ralph Rucci. His eclectic and beautiful home is revealed through a compelling series of closely cropped photographs - everything from his boxing gloves to the contents of his refrigerator, the Elsa Peretti pieces displayed throughout the rooms and his extensive book collection on muses from Cy Twombly to Cristóbal Balenciaga. The images of Rucci s design processes are equally captivating; bolts of exquisite fabrics, spools of thread, and racks of dress patterns are presented in grids, alongside notebooks rich with inspiration for past collections. No less interesting are the photographs of his file cabinets and stacks of old fashion magazines he started collecting at age 14. Behind-the-scenes pictures of model fittings, photo shoots, and runway stagings are the finale of this luxurious book. Rucci s creative genius is brilliantly displayed through a unique portfolio of his numerous award-winning designs.