| Lorenzo Riva | |
|---|---|
 Riva in 2010 | |
| Born | (1938-10-03)3 October 1938 Monza, Italy |
| Died | 16 December 2023(2023-12-16) (aged 85) Monza, Italy |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
Lorenzo Riva (3 October 1938 – 16 December 2023) was an Italian fashion designer.
Biography
Born in Monza, the son of a mannequin, Riva opened his first atelier in his hometown at just 18 years old. He had his breakout in 1972, presenting his first couture collection at Palazzo Pitti in Florence. He served as artistic director for a number of fashion houses, notably Balenciaga. He launched his solo brand in 1991, and sold it in 2012, when he started collaborating as creative director with Duomosei. In 2017, he launched the collection "L'Or by Lorenzo Riva".
During his career Riva dressed many celebrities, including Whitney Houston, Penélope Cruz, Ivana Trump, Virna Lisi, Isabella Rossellini, and Emmanuelle Seigner.
Lorenzo Riva died in Monza on 16 December 2023, at the age of 85.
References
- Radaelli, Rosella (14 May 2004). "Lorenzo Riva: Fiero di essere monzese". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). p. 54.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.