"We want Futurist clothes to be comfortable and practical Dynamic Aggressive Shocking Energetic Violent Flying (i.e. giving the idea of flying, rising and running) Peppy Joyful Illuminating (in order to have light even in the rain) Phosphorescent Lit by electric lamps."
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(Manuscript, 1913); as quoted at dekorera.tumblr: Futurist manifesto of men's clothing
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Giacomo Balla
Giacomo Balla (July 18, 1871 – March 1, 1958) was an Italian artist: art-teacher, painter and poet, who participated in the Futurist art movement.
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