Lorenzo Riva (3 October 1938 – 16 December 2023) was an Italian fashion designer.
Lorenzo Riva | |
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 Riva in 2010 | |
| Born | 3 October 1938 |
| Died | 16 December 2023 (aged 85) Monza, Italy |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
Biography edit
Born in Monza, the son of a mannequin, Riva opened his first atelier in his hometown at just 18 years old.[1] He had his breakout in 1972, presenting his first couture collection at Palazzo Pitti in Florence.[2] He served as artistic director for a number of fashion houses, notably Balenciaga.[2][3][4] He launched his solo brand in 1991, and sold it in 2012, when he started collaborating as creative director with Duomosei.[5] In 2017, he launched the collection "L'Or by Lorenzo Riva".[6][7]
During his career Riva dressed many celebrities, including Whitney Houston, Penélope Cruz, Ivana Trump, Virna Lisi, Isabella Rossellini, and Emmanuelle Seigner.[2][7]
Lorenzo Riva died in Monza on 16 December 2023, at the age of 85.[8]
References edit
- ^ Radaelli, Rosella (14 May 2004). "Lorenzo Riva: Fiero di essere monzese". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). p. 54.
- ^ a b c Marelli, Paolo (10 February 2015). "Provincia opulenta e infelice. Che bello se imparasse a vestirsi". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). p. 25.
- ^ Catalano, Sofia (8 April 2023). "Maison Balenciaga, la raccolta di schizzi di Lorenzo Riva diventa una mostra". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). p. 29.
- ^ Rocca, Federico (6 May 2023). "Lorenzo Riva: «Quando Balenciaga lo disegnavo io…»". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Il marchio Lorenzo Riva finisce in fallimento". Il Giorno (in Italian). 29 May 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Redazione (23 April 2017). "Lorenzo Riva, a 80 anni lancio 'L'Or'". La Sicilia (in Italian). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Lo stilista Lorenzo Riva ricomincia a 80 anni: vestirà le star con la sua nuova linea "L'Or"". Il Giorno (in Italian). 23 April 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Monza, morto lo stilista Lorenzo Riva: creò abiti per Whitney Houston e Ivana Trump". Il Giorno (in Italian). 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
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