The Profumi di Boboli is something different from the usual exhibition / trade. It ‘something that is rooted in the artistic traditions and botanical manufacturing tied to the universe, strictly selected for its quality and authenticity of the product and representativeness of the territory.
It ‘also something of authentic Florentine, for the season that sees the Florentine iris bloom and especially because at the Tuscan court was born the art of fragrances.
ARTIGIANATO & PALAZZO is an invaluable occasion to see approx. 80 master craftsmen showing their skills and explaining ancient and preserved techniques – in the beautiful location of Giardino Corsini in Florence.
On today’s press conference for Pitti 2014 Gaetano Marzzoto talked about the efforts of the Pitti team regarding the brand’s need to expand internationally and use Pitti as a platform to reach other markets.
Gucci luxury goods maker says it has agreed to buy Richard Ginori, the historic porcelain maker, for 13 million euros ($16.8 million) and plans to relaunch the brand.
The plan presented to reporters on Tuesday calls for restructuring the brand financially, then developing tableware for the luxury market.
Gucci said in a release that Richard Ginori will produce mostly for its own label, but that the two Florentine brands will also rekindle an old partnership to manufacture luxury tableware carrying the Gucci brand.
Under the deal, Gucci has agreed to take on 230 of the 300 Ginori workers employed at a plant in Sesto Fiorentino and has pledged investments to improve efficiency. The deal is expected to be finalized next month.
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An event which host the most important master craftsmen of history inside a privileged space, where tradition and innovation merge to create extremely valuable handmade products.
The International Handicrafts Trade Fair is the place where culture, arts, handicraft traditions and new creativities meet and shape up to become exclusive.
The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence opened yesterday a new exhibition entitled Il calzolaio prodigioso – fiabe e leggende di scarpe e calzolai (The Amazing Shoemaker – Fairy tales about shoes and shoemakers).
Shoes star as the leading characters of fairy tales: works of art, drawings and footwear on display
In line with the growing interest towards everything regarding fairytales, and following the revival of tales like Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton and others fantasy-version sagas, now the story of a famous Italian, Salvatore Ferragamo, is also portrayed in this format.
It is expected to be the most magnificent Shaadi of the year. The bride-to-be Aradhana is the daughter of Aloke Lohia, the richest Indian and six richest man in Thailand. Aradhana is marrying Kevin Sharma from Kuala Lumpur and expected at the three day celebrations are business tycoons from India, the couple’s family and friends from Thailand and Malaysia and close business associates of Aloke Lohia who is the Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Indorama Ventures PCL.
The Accademia del Disegno organized the first exhibition in Florence after the death of the Florentine artist Andrea Gennari . Some of his paintings usually decorate the Lambert Florence office, have been lent to the Accademy for this occasion.
Vintage Selection is no longer just one of the most authoritative and prestigious fairs in Italy and Europe dedicated to vintage fashion and accessories as well as quality remakes, but a true festival of vintage culture that, every six months, renews the program of exhibitions, events and communication initiatives held both inside the fair and around town.
It’s a festive feeling that characterizes the trends for spring summer 2014.
A celebration as a collective experience sharing joy and physical and spiritual wellness.
Kitsuné decided to go with a beautiful building in the center of the city, Palazzo Capponi, where they staged quite the show for their international guests.
In the unusual location of San Lorenzo Market Kenzo held a Fashion Show of their A\W 2013 men’s collection.
A celestial theme pervades the prints: daytime and nighttime clouds, lightning bolts, raindrops and stars appear throughout the collection.
Timed with Pitti Immagine Uomo fashion week, yesterday maison Fendi celebrated the opening of its new Florence boutique with a glamorous cocktail party.
Andrea Pompilio to launch Pitti italics, with a fashion show at the Stazione Leopolda has presented his new men’s collection. His very specific style has transformed classic Italian tailoring into outfits for all world’s cities.
In the amazing location of Palazzo della Signoria on a long shiny glass fume catwalk, the Florentine designer presented a Tribute to Florence showing the Men’s collection and Women’s pre-collection Fall Winter 2014.
Ready, Go…From today until 11th of January at Fortezza da Basso, Florence talks about fashion.
At Pitti Uomo innovation, quality, craftsmanship and italian skills are mixed together for the opening of Men’s Fashion season.
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