Centro di documentazione Matteo Lanzoni di Polimoda, Fashion library in Florence, Italy
The Matteo Lanzoni Documentation Center is a specialized library within Polimoda focused on fashion research and study. The collection includes books on textiles, design, photography, and business organized into four main sections.
This library was founded in 1986 at Villa Strozzi and moved to Villa Favard in 2012. The relocation allowed the institution to expand its collection and better serve researchers and students.
The collection focuses on fashion and design history, showing how these fields have evolved over time. Visitors can see how clothing and textile creation reflect social trends and changing tastes.
This library is primarily accessible to students and researchers affiliated with the school or working on research projects. It is best to check access requirements beforehand, as the facility typically reserves its resources for registered users.
The collection holds rare fashion magazines from the late 1800s, including vintage issues of Vogue from Italy and America in their original form. These publications offer a direct window into how fashion evolved through the eyes of those who documented it at the time.
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