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On this day in history: designer Gianni Versace born

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Versace’s Villa – Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/eustaquio/

donatella versace at Milan Fashion Week September 2023

Donatella Versace criticises government’s anti-LGBTQ stance

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Donatella Versace criticised Italy’s right-wing government for its recent actions against LGBTQ rights. She was speaking at Milan Fashion Week while receiving the Humanitarian Award for Equity and Inclusivity.

On this day in history: Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was born

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 10th September 1890, Elsa Schiaparelli was a prominent Italian fashion designer known for her innovative and surrealistic approach to fashion during the early to mid-20th century.

Castel del Monte will house the fashion show for Gucci in May

Gucci is hitting the road again with its shows

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gucci announces the location for their upcoming cruise collection in May. The 13th century Castel del Monte in Apulia will be the venue for the as yet unnamed show on May 16th.

Nino Cerruti, men’s ready-to-wear fashion designer, dies aged 91

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pioneering Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti died at the age of 91. The entrepreneur turned the family textile factory into a global fashion brand.

Giorgio Armani receives Italy honour. Image: Armani twitter

Giorgio Armani decorated “Cavaliere” of Italy

November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic today. Armani’s five-decade career sees him as one of the most recognised couturiers in the world.