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“COLOR AND FASHION”: THE ESSAY BY LIA LUZZATTO AND RENATA POMPAS
In the essay Color and Fashion, Lia Luzzatto and Renata Pompas take readers on a fascinating and unexpected journey through the history of color in clothing, from the togas of ancient Rome to contemporary looks. This work, meticulous and richly documented, stands out for its ability to intertwine aesthetics, history, and material culture, restoring color to its central role not only in fashion but also in the broader narrative of social identity. More than just a survey of color trends, the book delves into the deeper meanings attributed to colors in different historical contexts: symbols of power, tools of social distinction, and expressions of cultural and ideological movements. Each era…