Italian Design
Italian Design · 15 April 2024
For the first time in Milan, Palazzo Reale hosts an exhibition celebrating the artistic and creative legacy of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The “From the Heart to the Hands” exhibition journey is structured into a series of sections showcasing the creations of Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria, intertwined with a rich tapestry of cultural influences that have influenced the work of the two designers.
Italian Design · 12 April 2024
Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer, passed away today in Florence at the age of 83 after battling an illness for some time. He is survived by his partner of 15 years, Sandra Bergman Nilsonn, and his children. His second marriage was to Eva Duringer, who was also his right-hand in the fashion industry. She helped him build his brand, which he sold in 2015. He graduated from the Academy of Florence and became a celebrated fashion designer.
Italian Design · 10 April 2024
Isabella Rossellini returns to Rome for Pucci's tribute to the press. The actress closes Camille Miceli's catwalk for the collection which reworks the Vivara design created in 1965 by Emilio Pucci. Miceli's Fashion show at the Palazzo Altemps followed two-day celebrations with friends and guests. The Artistic Director who had been at the helm of the brand since 2022 had Top Models and in the front row famous Italian actresses and VIPs.
Italian Design · 07 April 2024
The Frederico Cina Fashion brand was established in 2019. His runway looks evoke a nostalgic, sentimental atmosphere and romantic essence of the history and culture of Romagna. Milan Fashion Week showcases innovation and creativity in Italian fashion design. The introduction of designer Federico Cina’s Tortellino Bag at this year’s February 2024 show marked the first time a handbag in the form of a pasta shape took center stage at the exclusive event. Vogue Italia named the bag the IT bag.
Italian Design · 03 April 2024
V°73 is an Italian brand that specializes in women’s bags, accessories, and footwear. It was founded in 2011 by fashion designer Elisabetta Armellin and has been part of the Miriade Group since 2019. The brand has seen significant growth and is now available in approximately 400 stores across Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and the Far East, and her flagship boutique in Venice. Elisabetta Armelli drew inspiration from Venice, where the brand's name originated. V for Venice and 73 for her DOB.
Italian Design · 02 March 2024
Maximilian Davis' Fall Winter collection again reiterates how he gets Ferragamo. Slick and urbane in its look and ethos: each piece is meant to feel easy and buildable, coming together to make a wardrobe that feels uncomplicated but complete. His choice of colors elegant subdued spots of colour; materials heavy wools; supple leathers with tailored, sharp, sculptural lapels. Call-outs are new bag shapes (some will be IT bags) and also a new fashion jewelry collection to add further elegance.
Italian Design · 26 February 2024
Prada, a brand synonymous with practical-chic, intellectualism and more subdued colors, showcased a rather romantic bonbon-color collection for Fall/Winter 2025. “Romance and goodness is needed, especially at a time like this,” said Miuccia Prada backstage after the show, which took place at the Prada Foundation in Milan.
Italian Design · 22 February 2024
Milan Fashion Week returns from 20 to 26 February, which brings fashion shows, events, parties and presentations to the city. There will be more than 160 events scheduled in the city. In addition to the big Italian fashion brands, this edition also sees the debut of new brands and young designers who will also be the protagonists of the Fashion hub at Palazzo Giureconsulti.We are highlighting 3 designers - half-week through the Fashion Week: Fendi, Roberto Cavalli and Alberta Ferretti.
Italian Design · 01 February 2024
What a feast for the eyes! At the runway show for Valentino’s spring 2024 couture collection dubbed “Le Salon,” models glided down a purple spiral staircase in Valentino's Place Vendôme atelier wearing a sea of colorful gowns, suits, and separates for all genders.Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli has, in the past collections ventured on colours but surpassed it with this collection - beautiful colour combinations! Bringing a cheerful spirit into daunting times!
Italian Design · 26 January 2024
Inside Gucci’s quest for older, richer customers. The new CEO is making the trendsetting label more understated. When Gucci’s flagship store reopened last month, it no longer displayed the opulent baroque opulence that had defined the brand in recent years. Instead the look is decidedly more minimalist, elegant and understated. Gucci's new Creative Director De Sarno showed off garments with impeccable shape and finishes a touch of Italianness.