Literature // The House Of Gucci

A late Christmas gift arrived on my doorstep a couple of days ago. My sister ordered me the book 'The House Of Gucci:
A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness and Greed' by Sara Gay Forden on Amazon.com.

Obviously, the book talks about the Gucci-family and empire, but also focuses on the murder of Maurizio Gucci, who was murdered by his wife Patrizia Reggiani. My history with the Gucci-tales goes way back, since a cousin of my grandmother used to work for Maurizio and Patrizia -- She was a cleaning lady at their home in Milan. 

Reggiani got a sentence of 29 years - later reduced to 26 - and was recently given the chance to get released early. Her response?

"Being released from jail would mean that I would have to work. I haven't worked a day in my life and I'm not planning to either. So I'm staying right here."

Can you believe it?

I can't wait to read this book, which will be after I finish my exams.

Has any of you read it? What did you think about it? 

x Krizia

New // Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have read that I "bought an amazing fashion book at a ridiculously good price." Since it is a gift for my sister who just moved into her new apartment (hence the protection foil on the cover), I couldn't reveal the title on Twitter.

Well, now I finally can:

'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty'.

The cover shows a picture of a skull which transforms into Alexander McQueen's face, depending on how you look at it. I think this book will look great on my sister's coffee table, don't you?

Not being able to go at the 'Savage Beauty'-exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art at New York, this book is a great option giving a close and detailed look at all the pieces which were displayed at the exhibition.

The photographs in the book were taken by the talented Sølve Sundsbø, accompanied by inspirational quotes from McQueen himself. The items displayed at the exhibition were taken from McQueen's Graduation Collection, from his time at Givenchy and from the Alexander McQueen Archive as well. At the end of the book, you'll also find an interview with Sarah Burton, who's the Creative Director of the brand Alexander McQueen today.

I still can't believe Lee Alexander McQueen is really gone, but with great initiatives like these, I'm positive he will never be forgotten. Below are just a couple of the many great photographs and items in the book. It's a must have for every fashion / Alexander McQueen-admirer out there. I'm sure you'll love it! 

x Krizia

P.S.: One day left to enter the Chanel-give away HERE.
P.P.S.: Also one day left to help me with the Bloggers' Wardrobe-comeptition. You can find all the info HERE.