Prada to launch an Arte e Mestieri training school

With the occasion of Milan Fashion Week, Patrizio Bertelli, CEO of PRADA announced his company will set up a training school for youngsters wishing to pursue craftsmen careers and become artisans. The training school which will be launched in 2012 is a continuation of Prada’s continuous efforts to maintain the unique Italian craftsmanship, as a … Read more

Gucci, which celebrates the 90th birthday, inaugurated its Museum in Florence

Italian luxury house GUCCI, which celebrates its 90th birthday this year, will officially inaugurate its Museum in Florence on September 26th. It will be located at Palazzo Mercantazzia, in Piazza della Signoria. The ceremony will be marked by a lavish event attended by celebrities such as Madonna and Jennifer Lopez. The Gucci Museum covers 1,700 … Read more

1921 Bentley Chassis 3, The Oldest Surviving Production Bentley

One of the most important Bentleys in existence, 1921 Bentley 3 Litre was the first customer car to leave the Bentley factory. Bentley Chassis 3 is an extraordinary, matching-numbers car with brass brightwork and an original aluminum body with fully disappearing top as specified by the first owner. It’s participation in Vintage Bentley rallies, and … Read more

How the scarves and Hermes handbags are born

Festival des Métiers  presented by Hermès – first world tour showcasing the work of its master craftsmen Fileter, cadrer, coupe, coudre, perler, griffer, astiquer, roulotter … This is the mystic language code of Hermes artisans. The French luxury house invites us to discover it in a traveling exhibition with demonstrations, events held throughout the year … Read more

Speaking about art with Caterina Annovazzi

French artist Caterina Annovazzi has impresed the public all over the Europe and U.S. with unique paintings. In October 2009,  the artist had an exhibition in Bucharest at Elite Art Club Unesco Gallery. With this ocassion we had an oportunty to interview Caterina Annovazzi about various aspects of her artworks. 1: The artworks of Caterina Annovazzi are … Read more