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 library's periodicals archive holds over 500 magazine titles, with 115 on current subscription, covering the late 19th century to today. It also includes the Vogue Archive, about 1,000 lookbooks and commercial catalogues, and a fashion film collection. The historical archive is accessible by appointment only.