【Book Description】
Nino Cerruti is a lavishly illustrated monograph dedicated to the legendary Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti. More than just a tribute, it is a journey through elegance, innovation, and Italian aesthetics. Through refined imagery and in-depth writing, this book offers a comprehensive retrospective of Cerruti’s decades-spanning career and reestablishes his rightful place in 20th-century fashion history.
As the heir to a generations-old textile family, Cerruti took over the business—founded in 1881 by his father—at the age of 20, quickly demonstrating exceptional vision and style. In 1965, he opened a boutique in Paris where he not only introduced his signature menswear but also boldly launched women’s trousers as fashion garments, challenging the social norms of the time when many restaurants in Paris still barred women wearing pants.
Cerruti became a trusted designer for some of the most iconic film stars of his time. He dressed Jean-Paul Belmondo, Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, Richard Gere (wearing a Cerruti suit in Pretty Woman), Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, Michael Douglas, and many others. Whether on-screen or off, his designs embodied a unique Italian elegance—understated yet dramatic. He was also a pivotal mentor to Giorgio Armani and played an influential role in shaping modern Italian fashion.
“Fashion is balance, with a dash of theatre,” Cerruti once said. This quote perfectly captures his design philosophy: a seamless harmony between structure and softness, form and freedom.
Published by the renowned art and design publisher teNeues Verlag, Nino Cerruti is currently the only authoritative monograph dedicated to the designer. Rich with historical photographs and rare archival materials, and written in both English and German, this book is an essential collectible for fashion professionals, designers, and anyone with a passion for style. More than a book, it is a celebration of a life lived through creativity and elegance.
【Book Details】
Title: Nino Cerruti
Author: Cindi Cook
Publisher: teNeues Verlag
Publication Year: 2022
Dimensions: 31 × 24 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224 pages