Biki: French Visions for Italian Fashion
A multifaceted project dedicated to Elvira Leonardi Bouyeure, known as Biki, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian couture.
Simona Segre-Reinach has extensively researched and curated Biki’s legacy, from the co-curatorship of the Biki-Jacques Reynaud Archive to the publication of the monograph 'Biki. French Visions for Italian Fashion' (Rizzoli).
This journey through the elegance that defined Maria Callas’s style culminated in the 2024 documentary 'Biki. La donna che rese divina Maria Callas', which she co-wrote."
A number of initiatives and projects have been carried out, drawing on material from the Biki-Jacques Reynaud Archive. These include a book, an exhibition/installation, a documentary and numerous conferences in Italy and abroad.
