US exhibit pays tribute to Italian costumers
« Star Wigs: The Italian Hand Creates, » which runs through May 11 at the Italian embassy in Washington, brings together 100-odd creations from such famous Italian houses as Rochetti and Rochetti, Peruzzi and Farani.
« ‘Star Wigs’ showcases the excellence of Italian firms, appreciated internationally, » said Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, who is hosting the exhibition as part of a year-long US celebration of Italian culture.
« Their work, consisting of making beautiful wigs and impressive costumes and dresses, is crucial in shaping and bringing to life complex characters in movies, as well as on theater stages. »
Among other items on display are the skull-hugging wig Donald Sutherland wore in « Fellini’s Casanova, » headpieces from Baz Luhrmann’s « Moulin Rouge » and Jane Fonda’s metal bikini from « Barbarella. »
Guido Torlonia’s recent documentary « Handmade Cinema, » which casts a spotlight on Italian film artisans over the decades, accompanies the show.
