
Lancel
Objects of Desire
Alessandra Arezzi Boza(Editor)
Mondadori Electa (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 26. May 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-88-918-4567-2 (ISBN)
Description
Since 1876, the Lancel name has been a symbol of French luxury leather goods that embody a unique blend of artisanal, traditional, and cutting-edge creativity. This Parisian Maison has always combined audacity and practicality, as in the case of its 1893 innovation, the 'guaranteed seasoned' briar pipes. Albert Lancel structured the brand around four key areas: leather goods, women s and men s accessories, luggage, and the art of gifting. The iconic store at 8 Place de l Opera a true precursor of contemporary concept stores offered luxury that was always on the move. This book celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lancel, diving back into the storied archives to showcase early creations, catalogues, and advertisements from the 1920s and 30s to the present. These pieces narrate the evolution of eras, reflecting different lifestyles and revealing how practical needs were transformed into sophisticated creations, from the iconic 'Sacs a Malices' which feature ingenious pockets to collaborations with artists like Salvador Dali, who inspired the 'Daligramme bag.'
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milano
Italy
Illustrations
250 COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 240 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-88-918-4567-2 (9788891845672)
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Person
Alessandra Arezzi Boza is an Italian fashion curator, author, and consultant for several important lifestyle, luxury, and fashion companies for Brand Heritage. Director of the Fondazione Archivio Emilio Pucci from 2001 to 2015, she has also managed projects and curated events and exhibitions for the Fondazione Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, and Prada, among others. She is a visiting professor at the University of Bologna and at other schools and fashion institutions.