Roberto Capucci al Teatro Farnese

Roberto Capucci al Teatro Farnese was published in 1996 to document a landmark exhibition featuring the sculptural fashion designs of Roberto Capucci. Held within the historic Teatro Farnese in Parma, the exhibition served as a profound dialogue between the Renaissance architecture of the theater and Capucci’s avant-garde, architectural approach to couture. The volume captures this juxtaposition, showcasing how his iconic, structured garments transformed the space into a stage for contemporary art.

The book design emphasizes the theatricality of Capucci’s work, focusing on the interplay of volume, color, and geometry that defined his career. Capucci, who moved away from the traditional constraints of the fashion industry to operate more as a sculptor of fabric, intended for his pieces to be viewed as standalone art objects. Upon its release, the publication was well received by fashion historians and art critics for its high-quality photography, which serves as a definitive record of an exhibition that bridged the gap between historical heritage and late 20th-century design innovation.