From Puccis psychedelic patterns to Iuters skateinspired prints how Italian designers have led innovations in textiles throughout the 20th centuryThe dynamic geometrical patterns of Emilio Pucci the dazzling trompelil effects of Roberta di Camerino the pop sensibilities of Gianni Versace and Franco Moschino the bold streetstyle prints of Iuter and Sunneithese and countless other innovations have made Italian design a leading force in the history of 20thcentury textiles.This volume documents the history of Italian textiles from the beginning of the 20th century through to the present day exploring their evolution in relation to the dominant styles of various periods. This is a history deeply interwoven with the birth of the totemic Made in Italy concept as textiles have significantly contributed to Italys international reputation as a bastion of highquality fashion and design. Numerous Italian artists fashion designers product designers and companies have pioneered and popularized a vast range of manufacturing processes that incorporate local fabrics and innovative techniques.Featuring sumptuous illustrations of finished fabrics preparatory drawings and photographs Italian Textiles compiles the countrys most notable design coups.