Giorgio ArmaniMarc Bohan -- Christian Lacroix -- Karl Lagerfeld -- Ottavio and Rosita Missoni -- Miuccia Prada -- Zandra Rhodes -- Emanuel Ungaro -- Gianni Versace -- Viktor & Rolf.
Unlike ballet, which has a history of dipping into fashion, the opera has just begun to utilize talented designers for productions. In this sumptuous book, leading figures in the world of fashion are profiled vis-a-vis their entry into the operatic lists, with illustrations of their costume designs. Helena Matheopoulos's interviews with many of the designers illuminate the journey that led each to the opera and the challenges of working in a demanding new medium
