: Designer Valentino Garavani was revolutionizing the industry, moving toward skirts and layered looks in 1972 after years of dominating the red carpet.
: Fiesta was an Italian weekly magazine (periodico settimanale) that focused on glamour photography, erotica, and entertainment. Fiesta n 2 – 29 Gennaio 1972
: The legendary singer Mina was a dominant figure in Italian media, having already established herself as a superstar. Raffaella Carrà (who would later release a famous album and song titled Fiesta in 1977) was also rising to fame with her television appearances and albums. Raffaella Carrà (who would later release a famous
: The Italian national broadcaster, RAI, was in the midst of debates regarding the introduction of color television, a major technological milestone of that year. 1940-1979 Magazines in Italian for sale - eBay Fiesta n 2 – 29 Gennaio 1972
During the week this issue was released, several notable events occurred in Italian and international culture: