Albert Watson - Prada a Milano - 1988

PRADA A MILANO — Photographed by Albert Watson (1988) — Rare first edition with original slipcase

Collector's copy of the original first edition of the iconic archival photography book "PRADA A MILANO," shot by legendary Scottish photographer Albert Watson in 1988.

Published in the very year Miuccia Prada debuted her very first women’s ready-to-wear collection, this volume stands as a foundational piece in fashion history. Conceived by fashion visionary Manuela Pavesi and featuring the stunning graphic layout by Italo Lupi, the book documents both Prada's historical heritage (archival articles from the 1910s and 1920s) and the introduction of the iconic 1978 Pocone nylon handbags.

- Photographer: Albert Watson
- Graphics and Layout: Italo Lupi
- Idea and Concept: Manuela Pavesi
- Distributor: Idea Books, Milan (1988)
- Country of publication: Printed in Italy
- Language: Text in Italian and English
- Format: Soft cover (paperback) inserted in the original printed cardboard slipcase (complete set)

Condition report:
- Interior pages: Excellent / Pristine (Fine/Pristine). Exceptionally clean, fresh, and bright. No writing, no fingerprints, no foxing.
- Cover and Slipcase: Very Good. Shows authentic, light and entirely natural yellowing (toning/vintage patina) along the outer edges due to time (38 years old). The structural integrity of the cardboard slipcase is fully preserved, with crisp corners and no heavy tears.

A museum-worthy masterpiece for fashion archivists and rare art book collectors. Will be shipped with the utmost care and secure packaging.