Tag: Italy

Salvatore Ferragamo's Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection presentation

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, a journey for the senses

September 25, 2013 by The CoF

Tuscany,Italy.The marble.Michelangelo used it to create his masterpieces . Salvatore Ferragamo chose it now for the presentation of his new perfume collection Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, which is dedicated to the natural and cultural treasures of the region.The guests were welcomed by Ferruccio Ferragamo, Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo and creative director Massimiliano Giornetti with cocktails under the open sky overlooking the stunning white cliffs. At dinner,the table was surrounded by works of art in marble were the guests were taken in […]

Categories: Beauty, Design • Tags: Fragrance, Italy, luxury, Perfume, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, Tuscany

Meissen Couture presents its first couture collection and accessories

September 24, 2013 by The CoF

After 300 years at the top of the luxury sector, the House of Meissen renews itself: the craft manufacture that is specializes in high jewelery, porcelain and interior design is launching a couture collection made in Italy under the creative direction of Frida Weyer( Berlin-based designer). At the presentation, held yesterday in the courtyard of the historic Villa Meissen in Via Montenapoleone in Milan, were presented 17 outfits inspired by the shapes and decorations from the historical archive of Meissen, which was established […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Accessories, Franca Sozzani, Italy, Meissen, Meissen Couture, Milan, Nadja Auermann, Suzy Menkes, Via Montenapoleone

Four Seasons Hotel Milano Chocolate room

Four Season Milan celebrates fashion week with “Chic”olate Room

September 20, 2013 by The CoF

Opened in 1993, as a second property in Europe, the Four Seasons Hotel Milano celebrated its first twenty years on September 12. In the historic cloister of Via Gesu for the occasion magnificently staged by Vincenzo Dascanio playing on the theme of the four seasons, in honor of the name of the brand, the general manager Finizzola Vincent and the hotel manager Carlo Stragiotto, with all the staff of the hotel , welcomed guests, friends and many familiar faces, including […]

Categories: Architecture, Design, Fashion, Fashion Week • Tags: Chocolate Room, food, Four season, Hotel, Italy, Milan, Patricia Urquiola, Travel

The opening of Italian Style: 8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories

8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories exhibition in New York

September 11, 2013 by The CoF

Last night, the Italian Trade Commission ( ITC) held the grand opening of the exhibition 8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories. A great opening for an exhibition that depicts the soul of Italian creativity told through the eyes and art directing of young talents who have been called upon to interpret the soul and history of eight large Italian fashion houses . Also on display, some of Italy’s fashion biggest names, from Prada and Giorgio Armani to Missoni and Versace. […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Art, Franca Sozzani, Hamish Bowles, Italo Zucchelli, Italy, New York, Stefano Tonchi, Suzy Menkes

Tod's has released a collection specifically for its boutique in Capri

A Limited Edition for Tod’s Capri Boutique

July 15, 2013 by The CoF

Italian brand Tod’s pleased his fans by creating a limited edition, which will be sold exclusively at Tod’s boutique on the island of Capri. The collection includes a line of classic moccasins in bright yellow,turquoise and pink, as well as the DD Bag, presented in two colors – turquoise and sunny yellow. Recall that the D.D. Bag an updated version of the iconic D Bag, named in honor of Princess Diana. Diana often favored this model, she could be seen […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Capri, DD bag, Diana Princess of Wales, Italy, Shopping, Tod's

Sicilian Summer

June 29, 2013 by The CoF

What would Italy be without Sicilia?… In Sicilia (Sicily) an island where the time is measured in moments and feelings in eternity.Take a taste of Sicilia (while you prepare your next trip there) with this colorful prints from Dolce&Gabbana Summer 2013 collection that is inspired by the most profound “Sicilian Tradition” that can be seen on the prints depicting the famous puppets of Sicilian, street theaters, on the typical local barrows and peculiar wheels, on the Caltagirone head-shaped ceramic vases and dishes. images via […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Art, Dolce & Gabbana, inspiration, Italy, Shopping, Sicilia, Sicily, spring/summer

Save Venice Masquerade Ball

April 9, 2013 by The CoF

Save Venice Masquerade Ball is the annual New York party to raise money for art and architecture restoration in Venice. “Wearing a mask, there’s a kind of sexual tension. In my mask, I tried to represent the sexual repression from back in the old days.” said Di Mondo, who won the best mask of the night. Photos by Billy Farrell / BFAnyc.com

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Art, Events, Italy, Masquerade ball, New York, Venice

Christian Louboutin : Tattoos To Mesure

February 15, 2013 by The CoF

For all the Louboutin’s fans here it is the new service provide by the famous brand which gives you the possibility to create your own and unique pair of Louboutins! The style, fabrication, and color are totally your pick! All you need to do is select a desired embroidery technique from three engaging options, all of which are forwarded to the Louboutin Studio in Paris where the tattoo gets designed to custom-fit the shoe; soon after it’s sent to Italy […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Christian Louboutin, India, Italy, LONDON, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, shoes, Tattoo

Jewel By Lisa Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

February 5, 2013 by The CoF

The Spring/Summer 2013 campaign is a collaboration from Nigerian Luxury designer Jewel by Lisa with L’Oreal Italy. Last fall Lisa Folawiyo of Jewel by Lisa was showcasing in Italy for the 2012 Vogue Talents ‘Who is Next’ exhibition and has been participated at other exhibitions such as Touch!, neoZone and Cloud Nine which was hosted by Pitti Immagine through the hard work of Omoyemi of creative development agency, StyleHouseFile’s. On top of this Jewel by Lisa showcased on the luxury fashion retail site Moda Operandi. Jewel By Lisa is […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: clothing, Fashion, Italy, L'Oréal, Lisa Folawiyo, Nigeria

Five Shoes That Will Set The Trend For Spring/Summer 2013

January 16, 2013 by The CoF

Shoes are fast becoming more important to a woman than her outfit, with some shoes being so amazing that women craft entire wardrobes around them. The list given below depicts five such shoes that will dictate styles for the first quarter of 2013. It’s clear from these that Whimsy is at the center of the Spring Summer fashion season. 1) Christian Louboutin Pitou Cutout Suede/Python Platform Since Christian Louboutin first introduced his namesake collection in 1991, women haven’t had to […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin, Gianni Versace, Italy, Jimmy Choo, LONDON, Neiman Marcus, Sarah Burton

Daniele Michetti – Shoes

January 13, 2013 by The CoF

He started out with interior design but then Daniele Michetti chose fashion to design something made into a whole with the image of the purchaser. He has worked for small businesses like Santoni and Raparo, and for big brands such as Yves Saint Laurent and Burberry Prorsum and won the contest Who is On Next? in the accessories category. The tool for success is creating shoewear. For him “accessories are defining. They are the foundation of the aesthetic construction.” The Spring Summer 2013 collection is the result of […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Corridonia, Cuba, Italy, Miami, Santoni, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent

Vittorio Missoni Missing

January 5, 2013 by The CoF

Still no news on the disappearance of Vittorio Missoni, the son of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni founders of the Italian fashion brand, his partner Maurizia Castiglioni, and the two friends who were travelling with them. The couple were reported missing on January 4th, when the plane they had boarded in Los Roques, Venezuela, failed to reach Maiquetia, near Caracas. The plane went off radar at 11 o’clock local time, and has been unaccounted since. Local authorities and Italy’s Ministry of Foreign affairs are actively involved. Vittorio […]

Categories: Architecture, Beauty, Design, Fashion, News, People • Tags: Caracas, Italian fashion, Italy, Los Roques archipelago, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy), Missoni, Venezuela, Vittorio Missoni

Desire By Dolce&Gabbana

December 2, 2012 by The CoF

An ad visual for The One Desire. Photo By Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana MILAN — Procter & Gamble Co.’s Global Prestige division is launching a new Dolce & Gabbana women’s eau de parfum: The One Desire, fronted by Scarlett Johansson. “Desire is a new blockbuster fragrance. This [scent] will be one of the top initiatives of the year in the industry,” said P&G Prestige vice president Luigi Feola. Feola declined to provide an estimate, but industry sources suggested the […]

Categories: Beauty, People • Tags: Dolce & Gabbana, Givaudan, Italy, Latin America, Middle East, One Desire, People, Retail, Scarlett Johansson, Terry Richardson

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda By Vogue India

November 25, 2012 by The CoF

The first Alta Moda salon show by Dolce & Gabbana had all the right ingredients — luxurious eveningwear and the highest level of craftsmanship — but the dynamic duo turned their craft into more than that. They made it an experience, one that evoked the richness of the Italian way of life. The three-day-long Sicilian extravaganza involved Bellini’s bel canto opera Norma in an ancient Roman amphitheatre; an incredible fireworks display synced to Verdi’s Valzer Brillante against a picture-perfect Mount […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Alta Moda, Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Design, Dolce & Gabbana, Italy, Magazines, Mount Etna, Mumbai, Norma, Vogue

A Place Like No Other:Capri

November 23, 2012 by The CoF

Written by Rob Hill By the 50′s, Capri had become a byword for glamor and a magnet for the international jet set: the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy and Truman Capote mixed and mingled with Italy’s beautiful people on their annual vacations. The island’s inherent fashion-consciousness is, these days, exemplified by the myriad designer boutiques from Prada to Armani and Dolce & Gabbana that line the streets of Capri Town offering slick, shiny contrasts to its pebble- strewn bays and sandy […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Armani, Capote, Dolce & Gabbana, Italy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Marina, Prada, Travel, Truman Capote