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TIMELESS STYLE:
the garments that last for generations
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Jack Hughes created this season’s
cover illustration for SHOP Italy.
His sophisticated artwork has
previously been commissioned
by Harrods, Burberry and Elle
magazine, among others. His
imaginative approach makes him
a perfect illustrator for this cover,
inspired by our feature about the
sustainable fashion brand Slowear
on page 58. It shows a stylishly
dressed man back to back with an
older version of himself still wearing
the same well-made jacket.
Explore our archive of cover
illustrations at globalblue.com/covers.
Verity Hogan
After working for a Mexican
magazine and reporting in
Romania, history graduate Verity
Hogan swapped writing about
crinolines and corsets for more
contemporary clothes when she
moved to London to pursue
journalism. She now works as
SHOP’s features editor.
Sarah Beyts
Sarah Beyts, SHOP’s creative
editor and deputy picture editor,
is responsible for commissioning
the magazine’s covers, which are
created by some of the world’s best
illustrators. In her spare time she
enjoys exploring the countryside
on foot or by bike and capturing
the world through her camera.
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Above: lasting fashion from the autumn/winter 2015/16 collection by Incotex, part of the Slowear group
PRODUC TS
18 Check Out
SHOP selects a standout piece
from Italy this season
20 My Favourites
Menswear designer Luca
Larenza reveals his top tips
for autumn/winter 2015/16
22 Products
Key looks for the season,
from fashion and footwear to
jewellery and accessories
32 Street Style
Our pick of Italy’s best
dressed for autumn/winter
2015/16
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One store not to be missed
in Italy
36 News
Seasonal updates on shops,
services and new products
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58 Cover Story:
Enduring Style
Italian clothing group Slowear
is winning a legion of fans by
rejecting fast fashion in favour
of innovative, long-lasting
fabrics, says Josh Sims
68 Paper Trail
Italy’s traditional stationers
have evolved to meet modern
demands without losing
any of their time-honoured
appeal, as Verity Hogan
discovers
78 Man On A Mission
As Giorgio Armani celebrates
the 40th anniversary of his
eponymous fashion house, the
designer is still looking to the
future, reports Hannah Lewis
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Milan, Venice and Florence
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CHECK OUT
STEP INTO HISTORYCrafted from rare Russian
deer leather salvaged from the
wreck of the Metta Catharina, a
ship that sank in 1786 and was
not recovered for almost two
centuries, these made-to-order
Oxford brogues are fine examples
of the exclusive and bespoke
footwear created by artisanal shoe
company Stefano Bemer. The age
and origins of the leather can be
seen in the distinctive colour and
texture of the shoes, which are
painstakingly handmade by the
brand’s expert craftspeople at its
workshop in Florence. The label
has a worldwide reputation for
excellence in bespoke footwear,
and has recently expanded to offer
a range of ready-to-wear shoes,
which are designed and made
with the same aim that has carried
the company forward since its
conception in 1983: creating the
perfect Italian shoe. hl
Stefano Bemer Metta
Catharina Russian deer
leather Oxford brogues,
€6,500, Stefano Bemer, Via San
Niccolò 2, 50125 Florence,
+39 055 046 0476,
stefanobemer.com
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Luca Larenza founded his eponymous mens-wear label in 2008, and was a fnalist in the prestigious Who Is On Next Uomo industry competition three years later. Best known for his innovative knitwear and outerwear, Larenza prides himself on the quality of his label’s clothing, all of which is made by hand in Italy. Here, the Milan-based designer shares his insider tips for autumn/winter 2015/16 with Ximena Daneri
MY FAVOURITES:
LUCA LARENZA
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2. ‘Valentino is my favourite collection of autumn/winter 2015/16’
Valentino, Via Montenapoleone 20, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7600 6182, valentino.com
3. ‘My green
Moleskine notebook
is always in my bag’
Moleskine notebook,
€8.50, Moleskine, Via Dante 15, 20123 Milan, +39 02 7202 2711, moleskine.com
11. ‘The deconstructed
handmade baby
alpaca coat from my
latest collection is
timeless, and ultra-
light and warm at
the same time. My
inspiration was 1980s
New York’Luca Larenza coat,
€2,800; sweater, €240;cardigan, €350, lucalarenza.com
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4. ‘Church’s shoes are
classics’
Church’s Enberdy 2
boots, €500, Church’s, Via Tommaso Marino 7, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7209 4454, church-footwear.com
5. ‘Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator by Aesop is the best product for stressed skin after long fights’
Aesop Parsley Seed
Anti-Oxidant Hydrator,
€49, 10 Corso Como, Corso Como 10, 20154 Milan, +39 02 2900 2674, aesop.com
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Accessories can make or break an outft: choose wisely
1. Diesel jacket, €380, Diesel,
Piazza di Spagna 18, 00187 Rome,
+39 06 678 6817, diesel.com
2. Ermenegildo Zegna Couture
gloves, €390, Ermenegildo Zegna,
Via Montenapoleone 27E, 20121 Milan,
+39 02 7600 6437, zegna.com
3. Car Shoe driving shoes, €320,
Car Shoe, Piazza San Lorenzo in
Lucina 5, 00186 Rome,
+39 06 8938 5111, carshoe.com
4. Hackett carry-on bag, €595,
Hackett, Via Manzoni 38, 20121 Milan,
+39 02 7601 5369, hackett.com
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GET THE GLOSS
Go jet black with patent leather and ceramic jewellery
1. Burberry scarf, €425,
Burberry, Via Montenapoleone 12,
20121 Milan, +39 02 3601 0852,
burberry.com
2. Coccinelle gloves, €69,
Coccinelle, Via Manzoni/Via Bigli,
20121 Milan, +39 02 7602 8161,
coccinelle.com
3. Alexandra de Curtis
mini bucket bag, €400, Bagheera,
Piazza Euclide 30, 00197 Rome,
+39 06 808 6352, alexandradecurtis.com
4. Marc Cain hat, €59.90,
Marc Cain, Via Borgospesso 21,
20121 Milan, +39 02 8424 1320,
marc-cain.com
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5. Damiani ceramic and
pink gold ring, €1,590, Damiani,
Via Montenapoleone 10, 20121 Milan,
+39 02 7602 8088, damiani.com
6. Pierre Hardy shoes, €740,
Antonia, Via Cusani 5, 20121 Milan,
+39 02 8699 8340,
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7. BeoPlay H6 Rapha Edition
headphones, €399, Bang & Olufsen,
Viale di Tor di Quinto 25, 00191 Rome,
+39 06 333 3799, bang-olufsen.com
8. Native Union Clic marble
iPhone case, €79.99, Excelsior,
Galleria del Corso 4, 20122 Milan,
+39 02 7630 7301, nativeunion.com
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CASUAL COOL
Take the laid-back approach to getting dressed this season
1. Wood Wood jumper, €220, Dictionary, Corso di Porta Ticinese 46, 20123 Milan, +39 02 835 8212, woodwood.dk
2. Alberto Guardiani shoes, €220, Coin Excelsior, Via Cola di Rienzo 173, 00192 Rome, +39 06 3600 4298, albertoguardiani.com
3. Frey Wille bracelet, €580, Frey Wille, Via Montenapoleone 29, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7628 1241, freywille.com
4. Marina Rinaldi trousers, €150, Marina Rinaldi, Via Panzani 1R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 238 2343, marinarinaldi.com
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Milano - Via Verri 4 ang. Via Bigli
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Riccione - Viale Ceccarini ang. Viale Gramsci - T. 0541 605922
Porto Cervo - La Passeggiata - Casa 3b - T. 0789 92142
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1. Super Duper hat, €275, Luisa Via Roma, Via Roma 19R-21R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 906 4116, superduperhats.com
2. Swarovski Glam Rock iPhone case,
€79, Swarovski, Merceria de l’Orologio, San Marco 256, 30126 Venice, +39 041 521 0618, swarovski.com
3. Massimo Dutti bag, €125, Massimo Dutti, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 37B, 20122 Milan, +39 02 7602 3001, massimodutti.com
4. Harris Wharf London coat, €400, Blue Marlin & Co, Via Salaria 244, 00198 Rome, +39 06 855 3551, harriswharfondon.co.uk
5. Senso Zara heels, €185, La Rinascente, Piazza Fiume, 00198 Rome, +39 06 884 1231, senso.it
TRUE BLUE
Stick to varying shades of a single colour for a seamlessly coordinated look
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Lightweight: from 2.3 kg
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BOHO MOJO
Give a simple maxi dress a lift with statement accessories
1. Dsquared2 handbag, €4,450, Dsquared2, Via Pietro Verri 4, 20121 Milan, +39 02 8969 1699, dsquared2.com
2. Paula Cademartori shoes, €1,050, 10 Corso Como, Corso Como 10, 20154 Milan, +39 02 2900 2674, paulacademartori.com
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3. Dodo earrings, €270 each, Dodo, Via del Babuino 27-28, 00187 Rome, +39 06 3601 0289,dodo.it
4. Pinko dress, €450, Pinko, Via Roma 26R-28R, 50122 Florence, +39 055 239 9497, pinko.it P
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Italy’s most stylish women prove that the bolder the better, by mixing prints and textures, and embracing bright and beautiful colours
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SHOP WINDOW
for men and women displayed in
metal and glass cabinets. Accesso-
ries including hats, handbags and
footwear, as well as the Moncler
Lunettes eyewear collection, are
also available. Stock up on essen-
tials to help you brave the elements
in the city and on the slopes. sm
Moncler,
Calle Larga XXII Marzo,
San Marco 2033,
30124 Venice,
+39 041 296 0605,
moncler.com
* for map go to page 110
ALL WRAPPED UP
Moncler’s thick padded jackets,
available in a range of colours, are
a winter essential, and visitors to
Venice can invest in these ward-
robe staples at the brand’s fagship
boutique. Designed by Gilles
& Boissier, the store’s interior
features grey Carnico stone foors,
with items from the Moncler and
Moncler Grenoble collections
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TOUCH OF GLAMOUR
Experimentation with texture
is the key theme at Escada Sport
for autumn/winter 2015/16. From
grey coats with faux-fur details
and patterned knits in red and
cream to white 90s-inspired
padded jackets with overlaid
embroidery and burnt orange
scarves in velvet, every style is
tactile – as are the brand’s evening
looks, which include sleek black
tops studded with beadwork on
the shoulders, to glamorous efect.
Those embarking on a winter
sports trip should also check out
Escada Sport’s sleek and fattering
skiwear. sm
Escada,
Corso Giacomo Matteotti 22,
20121 Milan,
+39 02 7600 0753, escada.com
* for map go to page 101
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
Italian perfumer Acqua di
Parma is known for its distinctive
fragrances, including its Colonia
collection of eau de colognes. The
latest additions to the ever-evolv-
ing range take rare ingredients and
fascinating destinations as their
inspiration: Colonia Intensa Oud,
for instance, looks to the perfume-
making traditions of the Middle
East. The new Colonia Ambra
combines the citrus notes of
orange and bergamot of the classic
Colonia with the complex scent
of rare and precious ambergris,
along with cedarwood, rose and
patchouli. The elegant result will
suit any man with a taste for the
fner things in life. fm
Acqua di Parma, Via Gesù 1,
20121 Milan, +39 02 7602 3307,
acquadiparma.com
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BEST FOOT FORWARD
For authentic Italian style, look
no further than footwear specialist
Loriblu’s latest autumn/winter
collection. Designers Graziano
Cuccù and Annarita Pilotti have
created a collection that encapsu-
lates their own concept of luxury:
expressing individuality through
uniqueness, with shoes as the per-
fect way to do this. From feminine
jewelled sandals to chunky boots
embellished with chains or gems,
the pieces represent the many
facets of a stylish woman’s person-
ality. As with all Loriblu’s shoes,
each pair is completely designed
and made in Italy from the fnest
materials. hl
Loriblu, Via de’ Tornabuoni 72R,
50123 Florence, +39 055 291143,
loriblu.com
* for map go to page 116
MARVELLOUS MARELLA
The autumn/winter collection
from Marella strikes the perfect
balance between informality
and sophistication. Materials are
of the highest quality and the
designs exude elegance, yet this
is a wardrobe made for comfort
and ease. A winter palette of
neutral colours, such as tobacco
and caramel, is highlighted with
touches of bright green, blue and
magenta. Perhaps best of all is the
range of winter jackets, warm and
cosy in interesting textures and a
mix of exquisite fabrics. Tie yours
at the waist to maintain a feminine
silhouette. mkh
Marella,
Via del Corso 89-90,
00186 Rome,
+39 06 678 5771,
marella.com
* for map go to page 97
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SWEET DREAMS
Sisley’s Piazza San Babila
store in Milan has been given
a new look. Called Rich&Raw,
the new store concept is inspired
by Bernardo Bertolucci’s flm
The Dreamers, set in Paris in
1968 – which is when and where
Sisley was launched. The artfully
worn interior, with its ‘rich’ oval
mirrors and gold details and ‘raw’
exposed brick walls, is designed to
evoke an old and once luxurious
Parisian apartment now lived in by
a free-spirited younger genera-
tion. The space, which covers 490
square metres, provides a suitably
inspiring setting for the latest
sophisticated yet understated
clothes and accessories collections
from Sisley. fm
Sisley, Corso Vittorio Emanuele/
Galleria Passerella,
Piazza San Babila, 20121 Milan,
+39 02 763881, sisley.com
* for map go to page 105
BAUHAUS STYLE
Drawing inspiration from its
own archives, Fratelli Rossetti
has given a Bauhaus spin to its
accessories for autumn/winter,
updating some of its core styles
with the bold lines and contrasting
colours of this famous architec-
tural school. Originally launched
in 1975, these ankle boots have
been reimagined in bold colour
schemes which juxtapose light and
dark hues, the Bauhaus-inspired
design making use of contrasting
textures and shades. The style is
already loved for its classic shape
and quality materials, and the new
design updates its 1970s look for
the modern day. mkh
Fratelli Rossetti, Salizada San
Moisè, San Marco 1477,
30124 Venice, +39 041 522 0819,
fratellirossetti.com
* for map go to page 110
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MORE FOR LESS
If you’re serious about fashion,
then no trip to Italy is complete
without visiting some of the
country’s incredible designer
outlets. Mantova Outlet Village, for
instance, has been designed to look
like a typical local village during the
Renaissance period, and its location
close to a motorway means access
to its 110 stylish stores could not
be easier. Its sister establishment,
Puglia Outlet Village, is just 20km
from Bari, another ideal location
for visitors looking for a bargain.
With 90 stores ofering amazing
reductions on designer goods, along
with restaurants, cafés and activities
for the whole family, it is one of the
country’s best outlet villages. hl
Mantova Outlet Village,
Via Marco Biagi, 46031 Mantua,
+39 0376 25041;
Puglia Outlet Village,
Via dei Portuali 12,
70056 Molfetta,
+39 080 337 0211,
fashiondistrict.it
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Romanian designer Dina Dancu
lives and works in Rome. She
studied fne art in the city and this
creative background is evident
throughout her work. Dancu’s
creative process starts with a shape;
allowing her bags to evolve from
this inspires her innovative pieces,
which push the boundaries of func-
tion and form. Her desire to create
beautiful objects led her to start
an accessories label, My Mist, in
2013. My Mist is sold in selected
boutiques across Italy; all products
are handmade in Italy using high-
quality materials such as leather,
linen and faux fur. th
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00192 Rome,
+39 06 324 3311,
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URBAN COOL
Known for its creative mix of
contemporary apparel and home-
ware, Urban Outftters has arrived
in Italy with a shop-in-shop on the
second foor of La Rinascente’s
newly opened Annex Milano.
The space has been given the
recognisably industrial treatment
that’s synonymous with the Urban
Outftters brand, and is hung with
artwork by specially commissioned
artists. The store will be housing
both new and directional designer
brands, including Little White Lies,
Somedays Lovin’ and Unif. km
La Rinascente Annex Milano,
Via Santa Radegonda 10,
20121 Milan, +39 02 88521,
urbanoutftters.com
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INTENSE SCENTS
Dolce & Gabbana’s latest
fragrance releases, Velvet Ex-
otic Leather and Velvet Mimosa
Bloom, result from the design
duo’s exploration of the ancient
traditions of perfumery. Like
other fragrances in the Velvet col-
lection, the new scents are built
on the olfactory memories of Do-
menico Dolce and Stefano Gab-
bana, and are designed to awake
the senses with their intensity.
For men, Exotic Leather recreates
the essence of masculine skin,
featuring woody notes as well
as the complex scent of leather
itself. For women, Mimosa Bloom
places the mimosa fower centre
stage; mandarin, bergamot,
narcissus and violet all further
enhance this complex foral fra-
grance. mkh
Dolce & Gabbana,
Piazza di Spagna 93-95,
00187 Rome, +39 06 699 1592,
dolcegabbana.com
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HOME FROM HOME
Founded by Milan-based
creative Uberta Zambeletti, Wait
and See is much more than just
a shop. Previously a convent, the
space has been lovingly converted
into a store more reminiscent of a
welcoming private home, making
for an appealing shopping envi-
ronment. This is a space that truly
merits the name ‘concept store’,
with Zambeletti’s philosophy of
‘la vita è bella’ (‘life is beautiful’)
evident throughout. Stocking a
wide array of womenswear, ac-
cessories, jewellery, objets d’art,
stationery and more, Wait & See
ofers a modern idea of luxury
defned not by cost, but by worth.
Consequently the price range
ofers something for every visitor,
with individual pieces chosen for
their high quality and considered
design above all else. mkh
Wait and See,
Via Santa Marta 14, 20123 Milan,
+39 02 7208 0195, waitandsee.it
VIVA FURLA!
Respected Italian brand Furla
has just renovated and reopened
its Rome fagship. Furla is known
for its luxurious handbags – which
fuse fashion-forward styles with
fun and youthful colours, shapes
and textures – a vast range of
which can be found in the Rome
store. Look out for the Viva
Furla bag, the label’s take on the
ubiquitous bucket style. This
colour-block bag in textured
leather is part of Furla’s campaign
to add artistic style to the world
of accessories. A must-have shape
for the season, Furla’s take on the
bucket bag is both trend-led and
distinctive. hl
Furla,
Piazza di Spagna 22,
00187 Rome,
+39 06 6920 0363,
furla.com
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The latest creations from
Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti line are
as elegant as ever, setting bril-
liant diamonds against the soft,
feminine backdrop of pale rose
gold. The snake has been a symbol
of power since ancient Greek and
Roman times, suggesting eternity,
renewal and beauty. It is associ-
ated with such signifcant fgures
as Aphrodite, goddess of love,
and Cleopatra, queen of the Nile.
These are the ideals that the Ital-
ian fne jewellery house presents
in its Serpenti collection, and in
the Serpenti Tubogas necklace the
concept of feminine power is more
central than ever. The curves
of the piece sit perfectly against
the curves of the wearer’s neck,
creating a show-stopping piece of
jewellery. hl
Bulgari,
Via de’ Tornabuoni 56R,
50123 Florence,
+39 055 239 6786, bulgari.com
* for map go to page 116
ECLECTIC CHIC
If there’s one certainty with
Miuccia Prada, it is that there are
no certainties. Her autumn/winter
2015/16 collection for Miu Miu is
a glorious mishmash of colours,
patterns, and even eras. Outfts are
an exercise in contrasts, with thick
houndstooth coats teamed with
patent crocodile leather miniskirts.
The efect is a joyous assault on the
senses. Oversized buttons are a key
motif that unites sometimes dispa-
rate looks. This oversized theme
was also apparent in the costume
jewellery worn by the models who
showed the collection. The only
area where Prada doesn’t play with
proportions is accessories; bags
and shoes have a distinctly 1950s
feel, albeit with a cartoon-like Miu
Miu makeover. th
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San Marco 1471, 30124 Venice,
+39 041 810 6066, miumiu.com
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CARTOON CAPERS
Jeremy Scott knows how to
make fashion fun, and his colour-
ful and playful creations for
Moschino have won him a host
of famous fans – including Vogue
Japan’s editor at large Anna Dello
Russo and star blogger Chiara
Ferragni. This autumn/winter
season he has opted for a cartoon
theme. Highlights of the collection
include long padded jackets in all
the colours of the rainbow, leather
quilted skirt-and-crop-top com-
binations and, most importantly,
long sweatshirts and baseball-style
tops featuring his favourite Loo-
ney Tunes characters. fm
Moschino, Via Sant’Andrea 12,
20121 Milan, +39 02 7600 0832,
moschino.com
* for map go to page 106
BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
A Tod’s bag has always been
about understated luxury and
exquisite craftsmanship, and the
new Architect bag is no exception.
The multifunctional, extendable
model is the result of a unique
collaboration with Japanese
design studio Nendo and its chief
designer, Oki Sato, and is – as its
name suggests – intended to carry
blueprints, plans and sketches. At
its most spacious, the Architect
can hold several A3-sized draw-
ings; folding it in half creates
two compartments for A4-sized
documents. The handles can also
be tucked away to transform the
bag into a clutch. Available in
several colourways, the Architect
also features the brand’s signature
double stripe on the front. th
Tod’s, Via de’ Tornabuoni 60R,
50123 Florence, +39 055 219423,
tods.com
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Give your winter wardrobe a
bold colour injection with this
warm orange Vero bag from lux-
ury leather goods specialist Inniu.
This model is one of the brand’s
classic shapes, here made from
luxurious ostrich skin, and like all
Inniu products it is designed and
made in Italy, where the brand’s
skilled artisans focus on creating
classic and beautiful pieces for
the modern woman. The team at
Inniu chose the Venetian carnival
mask as its emblem, feeling that
its air of mystery and glamour
refected their own design ideals.
BASICALLY BRILLIANT
Scandinavian style has always
embraced the ‘less is more’ ethos,
but this season Swedish brand
Cos has taken minimalism a step
further, stripping back its mens-
wear collection to focus solely on
the essentials. Collarless grey wool
blazers are held together by metal
clips, while outerwear details are
kept hidden, as in a midnight blue
hooded dufel coat concealing a
removable inner technical jacket.
This allows the simple, classic
materials – including felted wool,
padded white cotton poplin and
Japanese-inspired cloth – to take
centre stage. Simplicity also domi-
nates when it comes to accessories,
with winter sandals in grey felted
wool, traditional black leather
derby lace-ups and a drawstring
gym bag with matching black
leather gloves rounding of a stun-
ning collection. rp
Cos, Via della Spada 1,
50123 Florence,
+39 055 281093,
cosstores.com
* for map go to page 116
As on many of the label’s pieces,
this motif makes a charming clasp
for the Vero bag. mkh
Inniu, Piazza degli Strozzi 10R,
50123 Florence,
+39 055 274 1128,
inniu.it
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BIGGER AND BETTER
Valentino’s new fagship in
Rome’s Piazza di Spagna is
its largest to date, covering an
impressive 1,865 square metres,
and is a testament to the Italian
brand’s commitment to expansion.
The store concept was developed
by creative directors Maria Grazia
Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, in
partnership with architect David
Chipperfeld, and focuses on the
subtle use of luxurious materials
such as marble, oak and leather.
Stocking both menswear and wo-
menswear, it is the frst Valentino
store in Italy to carry the men’s
made-to-measure denim collec-
tion. th
Valentino,
Piazza di Spagna 38,
00187 Rome,
+39 06 9451 5710,
valentino.com
* for map go to page 93
WINNING CONCEPT
Founded in 2008 by fashion
enthusiasts Ezia Degiovanini and
Tomomiysu Iwata, N30 Milano is
a multibrand store that is recog-
nised as a landmark in internation-
al fashion. This destination houses
collections from young designers
and labels including Cristiano
Burani, Alessia Xoccato, Gi-
annico, Rochas, Antonio Berardi
and Laura Strambi. Designers are
chosen for their trendsetting gar-
ments and jewellery, resulting in
an eclectic mix of oferings. Take
time to admire the window display
overseen by the store’s visual art
director and buyer Francesco
Biacca, who works with the fea-
tured designers to create beautiful
installations. km
N30 Milan, Via della Spiga 30,
20121 Milan, +39 02 7631 7377,
n30milano.com
* for map go to page 102
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HOT SPOT
Combining intriguing fashion
and original art, Milan’s Wok
Store is sure to ignite your pas-
sion for shopping. Thanks to
collaborations with galleries such
as London’s JaguarShoes, you’ll
fnd items of contemporary art
handpicked by owners Federica
Zambon and Simona Citarella
dotted about the eclectic space,
along with clothing by well-known
labels such as Kenzo and Maison
Margiela as well as lesser-known
designers including Arielle de
Pinto. sm
Wok Store,
Viale Col di Lana 5A,
20136 Milan,
+39 02 8982 9700,
wok-store.com
IN THE ZONE
With its fashion-forward
selection, Antonia is a multibrand
boutique that should be on every
shopper’s checklist. Designed
by renowned Italian architect
Vincenzo de Cotiis, the store has
three distinct departments cover-
ing 600 square metres in total. In
the womenswear zone, established
brands and avant-garde labels
await the discerning client. The
same can also be said of the mens-
wear section, where ready-to-wear
clothing and accessories vie for
attention. The store’s eponymous
owner travels the world to source
the shoes, bags and small leather
goods that form the accessories
section. Located in the hip Brera
area, Antonia is a favourite of
fashion editors and celebrities
alike. th
Antonia, Via Cusani 5,
20121 Milan, +39 02 8699 8340,
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Italian clothing group Slowear is rejecting fast fashion in favour of innovative, long-lasting
fabrics, says Josh Sims
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By the reckoning of fast
fashion – a model that ofers
a rapid turnover of very
current styles at very afordable,
almost disposable prices – Slowear
sounds positively old-fashioned,
which is one thing a clothing
company can ill aford to be.
However, the Italian clothing
group is, as its name suggests, in
no hurry to deliver radical changes
of style to drive sales.
‘Slowear seemed like the right
summation of our philosophy,
even if it’s an odd word,’ says
the group’s co-founder Roberto
Compagno, whose Venice-based
Incotex family clothing business,
established by his father, began
trading in 1951. ‘We’re against fast
fashion in the way the slow food
movement is against fast food.
That idea was pretty exotic just 10
years ago and a lot of people in the
industry thought we were pretty
strange guys. Now it’s more widely
understood.’
In keeping with a niche
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consumerism that demands
sustainability and cradle-to-grave
design in other products, Slowear
aims to bring the same standard
to clothing. Compagno believes
that, just as a growing interest in
provenance is being applied to
foodstufs, it will also be applied to
clothing, especially as the fashion
consumer’s understanding of
manufacturing, margins and build
quality improves, in large part
thanks to the internet.
To this end, the company
has an unusual structure. The
original Incotex business began by
making military uniforms before
specialising in trousers, ‘and over
time there was really nothing we
could do with trousers that we
hadn’t done, so we started to apply
the same idea to other products’,
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promotes longevity
of use over fashion’s
fleetingness
Above: crafsmanship is a key part of the Slowear approach
acquisitions saw it take under
its umbrella other little-known
but best-in-class specialists,
including Glanshirt in shirts,
Montedoro in outerwear and
Zanone in knitwear, and launch a
new clothing line, Archivio, based
around fabrics from the Incotex
archive.
These ‘slower brands’, as
Compagno calls them, still
remain, sold both wholesale and
behind the fascias of a growing
number of Ofcina Slowear stores.
A second Paris store opened
recently, as did one in Padua,
with many more shops in the
ofng, including one in New York.
Slowear is picking up speed.
Then there is its approach
to design. Rather than create
seasonal collections, it launches
new products regularly, but as
and when it sees ft: when, in
short, its technical department –
which absorbs 5% of turnover in
research and development – has
created something new. It has an
impressive track record in this.
Among its proprietary fabrics are
Chinolino, a cotton/linen blend
that retains the breathability of
the latter and the softness of the
former, or Incochino, a yarn-
dyed gabardine with a three-way
construction that took fve years
to develop. There is also Flexwool,
Ice Cotton and Shade Cashmere –
all of which are high-tech without
looking it.
The company can also lay
claim to a pioneering garment-
dyeing technique – applying dye to
the fnished garment rather than
making it up from dyed fabric.
Production is meticulous, too:
each Glanshirt shirt, for instance,
introducing the black forest collection.
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is washed three times using a
process that does not distress the
fabric but gives it a lived-in feel.
‘There are plenty of stories of
old Italian companies still doing
it now as they did decades or
centuries ago,’ says Compagno.
‘But that’s really not us. We use
the most technically advanced
machinery on the market with the
intention of pushing innovation
to make the best products. Our
thinking is that if you get the ft
and proportions right, these are
clothes that will still work and still
look modern in 50 years. Ours
is an approach that, I think, is
forward-looking. Making poor
quality or insanely expensive
products just doesn’t seem right
for the times now. Consumers
want to take a more personal
approach to fnding products that
are right for them. The recession
has meant they care less about
brands. They want innovation and
quality at a reasonable price.’
That applies to the shopping
experience as well. As if to
underline the company’s value-
for-money philosophy, interiors
budgets are kept tight: there’s
no marble or expensive glass.
That, as Compagno notes, just
wouldn’t be right for a brand
that is championing substance
over fashiness, longevity of use
over fashion’s feetingness. ‘In
recent years fashion, almost by
defnition, hasn’t looked to quality
because there has been no point,’
he says. ‘The fashion is over before
you know it. But that approach is
changing. And brands will have to
change, too.’
slowear.com
PAPER TRAIL
Without sacrifcing their time-honoured charm, Italy’s traditional stationers have
evolved to meet modern demands, as Verity Hogan discovers
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From the Dukes of Savoy
to the young aristocrats
on the Grand Tour, those
with a taste for the fner things in
life have always admired Italy’s
handmade paper. Today, the
country’s stationery still enjoys
an acclaimed reputation. Much
of it is manufactured using the
fnest traditional components,
incorporating techniques that
have remained almost unchanged
since the early 18th century.
From leather-bound journals and
personalised, embossed writing
paper to visiting cards and covered
storage boxes, the range available
is extensive and of the highest
quality.
In Europe, the oldest known
surviving document on paper
(as opposed to parchment) is
housed in the state archive in
Palermo. With text in Arabic and
Greek, it dates back to 1109. Yet
it is widely believed that it wasn’t
until the 13th century that Italian
stationers took the ancient method
of papermaking and transformed
it into a major commercial
product, becoming internationally
renowned for paper production in
the process.
Few companies can boast
a more illustrious legacy than
Fabriano, with a heritage dating
back to 1264. The company
takes its name from the little
town of Fabriano in the Marche
where it is based. This became
a successful papermaking
centre largely because of its
proximity to Ancona, a port
with particularly strong ties to
Arab trade routes. In the 15th
century, fne arts papers made
here were used and highly praised
by Michelangelo. The town’s
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Above (from top): Il Papiro’s store in Rome; some of the brand’s products
workshops pioneered techniques
that are now commonplace in the
papermaking industry, such as
using watermarks, and surface
sheet gluing with gelatine.
Fabriano the company
developed from these artisans’
workshops and has remained
successful thanks to its ability to
adapt, responding to trends and
catering to changing consumer
demands. The product range
has evolved beyond fne arts to
include everyday ofce supplies
and drawing pads as well as
beautifully presented writing
sets. Today, the company is also
committed to renewable energy
and makes extensive use of self-
generated hydroelectric power in
its production.
In contrast, the product
range at Il Papiro is grounded in
artisanal tradition and each of
the company’s 18 shops has been
designed to have a traditional
air, refecting the elegant
atmosphere of its frst store in
Florence. Items on ofer range
from paisley-printed notebooks
to leather-bound journals and
stunning hand-marbled papers.
The company’s owners, Francesco
Giannini and Gianni Parenti,
were born in Florence and are
closely associated with the city’s
artisan community, ensuring
that their products retain historic
charm and boast a timeless quality
that defes passing trends.
Pineider is one of Italy’s oldest
paper manufacturers, having
catered to a suitably discerning
clientele since Francesco Pineider
opened his frst shop in 1774.
‘Our stationery is one of a kind
and known internationally for
Those with a taste
for life’s finer things
have long admired
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Above: an engraver at work at Pineider
the unique quality of the paper
stocks and the exclusive printing
techniques of our master hand
engravers,’ explains company
spokeswoman Linda Zamboni.
‘Our paper is all chlorine-free,
the inks are natural, and we
apply traditional Italian artisanal
methods to make our papers
perfect to the touch and wonderful
to write on.’
The company has been able to
survive and thrive for more than
240 years by maintaining the
traditional production methods
from which its frst fortunes were
made. Yet modern techniques
have also been incorporated. ‘Of
course, new techniques and new
technologies have changed some
procedures,’ Zamboni says. ‘But
the colouring of the borders in
some of our collections is still
done by hand, as it used to be ages
ago. It’s the same with the making
of our paper boxes, which are
handcrafted in house.’
From made-to-order visiting
cards to writing papers featuring
elegant, embossed characters
and coats of arms, Pineider’s
varied product range has always
attracted a dedicated following.
Former clients include literary
heavyweights such as Lord Byron
and Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
and Hollywood stars from
Marlene Dietrich to Elizabeth
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most refned in the world,’ says
Zamboni. ‘We’re very thankful
to all those who appreciate the
unique quality of our made-in-
Italy stationery products.’
Today, the company ofers a
wide range of stationery goods,
from beautifully crafted pieces
for a special occasion – papers
featuring hand-engraved cursive
lettering, and modern square
cards and envelopes with printed
coloured borders – to the Capri
collection, which features hand-
coloured borders made from
natural pigments and envelopes
with matching handmade tissue
paper lining. The company is
continually evolving. Zamboni
reveals a development hitherto a
secret: Pineider is about to launch
a new engraving technique. It will,
she says, ‘have the result of an
embossed printing from a hand-
engraved cast of a calligraphic
text.’
In a world where
communication is increasingly
conducted electronically, it is
heartening to see that demand
for high-quality stationery in
Italy has increased rather than
diminished. Without losing touch
with their roots, the companies
that frst catered to the literary
elite and aristocratic adventurers
have been able to develop their
product selections to appeal to a
modern audience. As Zamboni
explains, ‘hand engraving dates
back to previous centuries but,
of course, now new technologies
are involved. The precision of the
master engraver, though, is the
same as it used to be.’
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As Giorgio Armani celebrates the 40th anniversary of his eponymous fashion
house, the designer is still looking ahead, says Hannah Lewis
MAN ON A MISSION
Earlier this year, surrounded
by 500 guests ranging from
Hollywood stars to political
dignitaries, Giorgio Armani
kicked of the 40th-anniversary
celebrations for his iconic fashion
house with one of the most
stylish parties of the year. To
coincide with the launch of Expo
Milano 2015, Armani unveiled
a new exhibition space, Armani/
Silos, staged a grand fashion
show celebrating some of his
greatest creations, and ended the
night with a cocktail party at his
nightclub, Armani Privé.
The celebratory catwalk show
transported guests back through
the past four decades, presenting
highlights from the Giorgio
Armani Privé couture line from its
inception. Comprising 160 looks,
it was an impressive retrospective,
showcasing glamour, variety and –
notably – colour, a timely reminder
that Armani’s reputed fondness
for ‘greige’ is undeserved. From
layered tulle skirts in soft nudes
to bold scarlet of-the-shoulder
gowns, the show honoured a
designer with endless creativity
and the ability to make beautiful,
timeless clothes.
Even more impressively, this
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Above: Armani’s 40th-anniversary fashion show
On trend and
classic, Armani’s
fashion will last
a lifetime
represented just one part of the
Armani portfolio. There are
eight brands under the Armani
umbrella, producing everything
from jeans to home accessories,
baby clothes to ballgowns. The
brand has 49 retail spaces in Italy
alone, including the Armani Casa
fagship, an Armani café and the
aforementioned nightclub.
As a result, one could
spend days exploring Armani’s
achievements in the past 40 years
and not even scratch the surface.
As the man himself has said,
‘I’ve done everything.’ He has a
remarkably hands-on approach;
from architectural sketches to the
smallest fabric decisions, Armani
approves everything personally.
Many fashion commentators,
and Armani himself, have
attributed the designer’s prolifc
output to his late start in life. Now
81, the designer did not launch his
eponymous label until he was 40.
Even so, he has been able to ft the
work of at least one lifetime into
those four decades. The Armani
label launched in 1975, and by
the following year the designer’s
collections were already making
waves, with his ready-to-wear, in
particular, meeting the needs of
modern women perfectly.
Armani was instrumental
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Above (clockwise from top): Armani/Silos (both); Armani Privé spring/summer 2015
in defning the look of the era,
but where others have fallen
by the wayside as trends have
changed, the brand has remained
the go-to label for everything
from suiting to eveningwear.
The forward-looking designer is
always thinking about the next
season, and he has an uncanny
ability to create clothes that are
simultaneously on trend and
classic; Armani’s fashion is fashion
that will last a lifetime.
Opening at the same time
as the retrospective show and
party, the new Armani/Silos
space plays host to an exhibition
showcasing 600 signature looks,
as well as a collection of sketches,
technical drawings and materials
from the Armani archives. Just
don’t call it a museum. Armani
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Despite his
impressive legacy,
Armani’s eye is
firmly on the future
is not about stagnation, he’s
concerned with looking to the
future, and exhibits will be
changed every six months. The
building, a former granary, has
been sympathetically renovated to
maintain many original features
while also radically altering others
– a demonstration of Armani’s
passion for juxtaposing tradition
and modernity.
On the other side of the city,
the Armani Montenapoleone
fagship has recently been
renovated. Located in the historic
Palazzo Taverna, the store also
fuses old and new; the layout
has been returned to its original
foorplan, but each room has
been customised, with luxurious
materials such as marble and
onyx used throughout. As well
as stocking the largest Armani
product collection in the city, the
store is also home to a dedicated
made-to-measure service. Milan
was the natural choice for the
fagship; although Armani was
born in Piacenza, his label was
founded in the city and he has
lived and worked there ever since.
Despite his impressive legacy,
Armani’s eye remains frmly on
the future. At the moment he is
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Above (from top): Armani Privé nightclub, Milan; Emporio Armani autumn/winter 2015/16; Le Sac 11
focusing on a range of accessories,
including handbags, designed to
exist outside of the normal fashion
schedule. Armani has never relied
on accessories in the way that
many fashion houses have, but
the designer is always aware of his
audience and bags have become
big news.
Le Sac 11 has been launched
to coincide with the anniversary:
a practical top-handle bag that is
minimalist, classic and available
in three sizes and a selection of
diferent materials and colours.
The ‘11’ references not only
Armani’s birth date but also the
address of his company’s historic
headquarters. Despite this nod
to his heritage, the bag has – as
with everything Armani – been
designed with the present, and
future, in mind. A timeless design
conceived for today and built to
last: a ftting summation of the
Armani philosophy
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TABLE TALK
Both a cultural institution and a delicious treat, authentic Italian pizza is still hard to beat, as Isabella Redmond Styles explains
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The frst pizzeria, located in Naples, opened its doors in 1830; before that, pizza had been sold at open-air stands in the city and was something of a local speciality. These early examples were simple: the Margherita, supposedly created to honour the visit of Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889, uses just tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Fast forward to the present and the variety of toppings in the average pizzeria is endless, with the best seasonal and local produce to the fore.
Pizza has been a staple of the Italian kitchen for centuries, starting life as a simple fatbread topped with herbs and brushed with olive oil. With time, other ingredients came to be added. Mozzarella, made from the milk of water bufaloes, was frst mentioned in writing in the 16th century, though its history may date back much further. Tomatoes were frst imported from the Americas at the same time, though it took a while for them to become truly popular for cooking.
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O B I C À
Obicà is, frst and foremost, about mozzarella– in particular, the bufalo mozzarella from the Campania region. It’s no surprise, then, to fnd a carefully chosen selection of pizzas on its menu. The bases are made with premium Molino Quaglia four, with the dough left to rise for a minimum of 48 hours, and then baked on a refractory stone.
Flavours follow a classic theme – the simple but delicious organic tomato and bufalo mozzarella is hard to beat. The emphasis is on showcasing fantastic ingredients, such as anchovies from Cetara in Southern Italy, to their best possible advantage, with a few seasonal variations thrown in for good measure. Obicà, Via Santa Radegonda 3, 20121 Milan, +39 02 885 2453, obica.com
I L P I Z Z A I U O L O
Il Pizzaiuolo is a little of the
beaten track in Santa Croce, but
it’s certainly worth the efort to
fnd it. The interior is unfussy and
charming – the perfect backdrop
for the Neapolitan-style pizzas,
with a thick crust but a thin
centre, which draw crowds on a
regular basis. Each pizza is baked
in a wood-fred oven; favours
include the Diavolo, spicy salami
with mozzarella and olives, or the
indulgent Burrata. There’s even a
pizza fritta, essentially a calzone
stufed with spinach, ham and
ricotta and fried.
Il Pizzaiuolo,
Via de’ Macci 113R,
50122 Florence, +39 055 241171,
ilpizzaiuolo.it
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A N T I C O F O R N O
The unassuming looking Antico
Forno has been a local favourite
since it opened 14 years ago
thanks to its delicious focaccia,
pizza and sandwiches. The secret
of its irresistible pizza is not just
the high-quality ingredients, but
also the way the base is made.
The dough is left to rise for a
whole day, which enhances the
favour and means it can be rolled
out until it is incredibly thin,
guaranteeing a crispy base. Antico
Forno is popular for its signature
pizzaccia, a light and more-ish
cross between focaccia and pizza.
Antico Forno,
Calle de la Donzela,
San Polo 970,
30125 Venice,
+39 041 520 4110
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D R Y
Dry puts a cool and glamorous
spin on the traditional Italian
pizzeria with an in-house cocktail
bar. Begin your evening with
one of Dry’s classic signature
cocktails, such as the Vintage
Negroni, a blend of gin, Barolo
Chinato, sweet vermouth,
Campari and mandarin bitters.
The pizza is in traditional
Neapolitan style: small, with
a reasonable thickness that
perfectly balances crunchiness
and soft dough. Ingredients are
paramount, such as Cerignola
tomatoes, Fiordilatte cheese from
Agerola, and 24-month-aged
prosciutto (air-dried ham).
Dry, Via Solferino 33,
20121 Milan, +39 02 6379 3414,
drymilano.it
R O S C I O L I
Family-run Roscioli has been in
operation on the same site not far
from Campo de’ Fiori since 1972.
The bakery’s pizzas, fatbreads
and sourdoughs are among the
best in the city, making Roscioli
a big hit with locals and visitors
alike, and it also supplies several
of the city’s best hotels. If you
can turn your head away from
the fragrant panettones or flled
zeppoline, a deep fried pastry
that’s similar to a doughnut,
leave room for the pizza bianca.
Roscioli’s version is its signature
bake, a soft, chewy and crispy
fatbread with a lightly toasted top
that’s been brushed with olive oil.
For those who prefer something
more colourful, the pizza rossa,
topped with a light tomato sauce,
is a delicious alternative.
Roscioli,
Via dei Chiavari 34,
00186 Rome,
+39 06 686 4045,
anticofornoroscioli.it
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Ermenegildo Zegna
is characterised by its
always-elegant take on
men’s clothing and ac-
cessories, so when the
brand turns its hand
to a humble item like
a sneaker, it’s going to
be special. The label’s
couture sneaker, a
luxurious twist on an
everyday wardrobe
staple, is available in
black-grained calf
leather or grey bufalo
leather with a metallic sheen.
Ermenegildo Zegna’s triple X
logo, which is reserved for its
couture items, appears on the
back of the shoe and the
lacing also cleverly references
this motif.
Ermenegildo Zegna,
Via dei Condotti 58,
00187 Rome,
+39 06 6994 0678,
zegna.com
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GRUGLIASCO (TO)
Centro Commerciale “Shopville Le Gru”Via Crea, 10, 10095 Tel. 011.7708080
VENEZIA
Campo San Bartolomeo, 525730124 San Marco Tel. 041.5223980
VERONA
Via Mazzini, 25 - 37121Tel. 045.8013655
PADOVA Piazza dei Frutti, 23 - 35139Tel. 049.8764703
FIRENZE
Via dei Calzaiuoli, 69/71 50122Tel. 055.291633
BOLOGNA
Via Indipendenza, 7 - 40121Tel: 051.6486151
ROMA
Via Del Corso, 165 - 00186Tel. 06.69924891
ROMA Centro Commerciale Porta di Roma,Via Alberto Lionello, 201 00139Tel. 06.87070325
ROMA LUNGHEZZA Centro Commerciale “R.O.M.A.E.S.T”,Via Collatina, 858 km 12,800 - 00155Tel. 06.22511321
MILANO
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 30 20122 Tel. 02.76317908
ORIO AL SERIO (BG) Centro Commerciale “Orio Center”Via Portico, 59/61 - 24050Tel. 035.4596017
MARCIANISE (CE)
Centro Commerciale “CAMPANIA”Autostrada A1, Uscita Caserta sud/MarcianiseLocalità Aurno - 81025Tel. 0823.773601
NAPOLI
Via Toledo, 129 - 80100Tel. 081.7901377
BARI
Via Sparano, 127-130 - 70100Tel. 080.5283916
PALERMO
Via Ruggero Settimo, 79/87 90139Tel. 091.333125
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Via dei Condotti is Rome’s
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elite American jeweller
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store? The two-storey
boutique, the brand’s third
in the city, opens this spring
and covers 365 square
metres. The interior walls
feature archival motifs that
cleverly reference Tifany’s
long-standing heritage,
which dates back nearly 180
years.
Tifany & Co,
Via dei Condotti 55,
00187 Rome,
tifany.com
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www.hausmann-co.com • [email protected]
Roma
Via del Corso, 406 Via dei Condotti, 28 Via del Babuino, 63 Tel. 06 68 71 501 Tel. 06 321 10 100 Tel. 06 67 91 558
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HAUSMANN & CO The history of Roman fne
jewellery house Hausmann &
Co spans over 200 years. This
season, the brand showcases
a collection of stunning items
featuring luxurious materials
like rose gold and titanium. As
ever, the classic designs make
Hausmann & Co a perfect
choice for discerning clients.
The cabochon chalcedony
ring with grey diamonds is a
timeless piece that lends instant
glamour to any outft.
Hausmann & Co,
Via del Corso 406,
00186 Rome, +39 06 687 1501,
hausmann-co.com
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MILAN
Rediscover the art of letter writing at historic Milanese sta-tioner and printer F Pettinaroli, which is known for its superla-tive cards, writing paper and notebooks. The family-owned business, now run by the fourth generation, was founded in 1881, and many of its tech-niques have barely changed since then. This appreciation for traditional craftsmanship is also evident in its selection of leather accessories and antique prints.F Pettinaroli,
Piazza San Fedele 2,
20121 Milan,
+39 02 8646 4642,
fpettinaroli.it
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BOTTEGA VENETA
Bottega Veneta has opened its
frst Home Collection boutique
in Milan, located within the
18th-century Palazzo Gallarati
Scotti. This vast store is aimed
at those who seek luxurious
furnishings crafted from the
highest quality materials.
Creative director Tomas Maier
designed the store to connect
the past and the present: here,
modern design is informed by
the luxury and craftsmanship
of heritage. Introduced in 2006,
the Home Collection’s frst
item was a bench designed by
Maier which featured the same
materials that are used to make
the brand’s luggage.
Bottega Veneta,
Via Montenapoleone 5,
20121 Milan,
+39 02 7602 4495,
bottegaveneta.com
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GIANFRANCO LOTTIPrestigious accessories special-
ist Gianfranco Lotti has re-
cently opened a new boutique.
To celebrate, 20 limited-edition
styles have been created which
are exclusive to the store on Via
Montenapoleone. In addition,
the store carries the brand’s
latest collection of sophisticated
handbags, beautiful gloves
and more, all made with the
fnest materials and attention
to detail.
Gianfranco Lotti,
Via Montenapoleone 14,
20121 Milan,
+39 02 9132 5892,
gianfrancolotti.com
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OMEGA
The exclusive Via
Montenapoleone is the ideal
setting for Omega’s newly
opened boutique, the frst
Italian fagship for the Swiss
watchmaker. Spanning three
storeys, the shop stocks the
brand’s timepieces in addition
to its fne jewellery and leather
collections. Visitors can expect
impeccable, personal service
from the highly knowledgeable
members of staf.
Omega,
Via Montenapoleone 9,
20121 Milan,
+39 02 7600 0984,
omegawatches.com
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L’ARABESQUE
A visit to L’Arabesque is like
taking a step back in time,
albeit to a perfectly curated and
impeccably stylish version of
the past. The store is known
for its vintage clothing and
costume jewellery alongside
rare 1950s and 1960s designer
furniture. Browse the store’s
library of out-of-print fashion,
photography, interiors, art
and flm publications before
heading to the restaurant.
L’Arabesque,
Largo Augusto 10,
20122 Milan,
+39 02 7601 4825,
larabesque.net
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RAGGIO VENEZIANO
Located in the charming
Campo Santo Stefano, Raggio
Veneziano specialises in
exquisite leather bags, which
are stitched by hand using
hides coloured using traditional
vegetable dyes. Thoughtful
fnishing touches such as
Murano glass detailing make
any of Raggio Veneziano’s
bags a worthwhile memento of
Venice and its long tradition of
fne craftsmanship.
Raggio Veneziano,
Campo Santo Stefano,
San Marco 2953,
30124 Venice,
+39 041 241 2712,
raggioveneziano.com
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Fans of Chopard’s distinctive
Imperiale collection will be
delighted by the recent addition
of a new jewellery-inspired
timepiece, the Imperiale
36mm Joaillerie. Its 18-carat
white gold case and mother-
of-pearl dial are both adorned
with diamonds, making the
watch perfect for evening,
while the minimalist grey and
silver colour scheme keeps it
looking truly modern: this is
understated glamour at its best.
Chopard,
Piazza San Marco,
San Marco 51, 30124 Venice,
+39 041 523 1883,
chopard.com
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MARINA RINALDI
Layers and textures take centre
stage in Marina Rinaldi’s
collection for autumn/winter
2015/16, which focuses on a
wintry but warm palette of deep
greys, navy blues, muted jewel
tones and, of course, classic
black. Contrasting materials
are superimposed to add a
new dimension to timeless
silhouettes. Lace and wool
add texture, while fashes of
bold checks and animal prints
stand out against slimming
block colours. As always with
Marina Rinaldi, the hourglass
is the central shape, and the
collection wouldn’t be complete
without a selection of waist-
cinching belts.
Marina Rinaldi,
Merceria de l’Orologio,
San Marco 268, 30124 Venice,
+39 041 277 0064, marinarinaldi.com
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SERENDIPITY
As befts its location on Piazza
San Marco, Serendipity
produces jewellery that is
exquisite as well as personal.
The designs available are
varied, from Murano glass
pendants to intricate cameos,
but it’s the coral collection
that’s a real showstopper. The
pieces are made using genuine
coral from the Mediterranean,
resulting in beautiful, timeless
jewellery that you’ll wear again
and again.
Serendipity,
Piazza San Marco,
San Marco 14, 30124 Venice,
+39 041 522 3273,
serendipityitaly.com * for map go to page 111PH
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IL BISONTE
Historic Florentine company
Il Bisonte has won acclaim
the world over for its top-
quality leather goods. The
brand balances sensibility
of its heritage with skilled
anticipation of the needs
and tastes of its many fans.
The autumn/winter 2015/16
collection focuses on Il
Bisonte’s timeless styles,
adapted to suit the needs of
its wearers. Expect shoulder
and messenger bags alongside
backpacks in a practical range
of sizes. Visit the Via del
Parione boutique to admire
the new materials and striking
colour combinations, such as
the vibrant Pompeii red cotton
canvas and emerald green
suede linings.
Il Bisonte,
Via del Parione 31R-33R,
50123 Florence,
+39 055 215722, ilbisonte.com
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Джош Симс рассказывает о итальянской группе компаний Slowear, которая выступает против скоротечной моды, предлагая взамен инновационные и долговечные ткани
Скоротечная мода подразумевает быстрый оборот одежды текущих трендов по очень доступным, практически бросовым ценам, и, делая такие заявления компания Slowear звучит довольно старомодно, а это, пожалуй, последнее, что должно характеризовать какой-либо модный бренд. Однако итальянская корпорация, как можно понять из ее названия, не торопится радикально менять стиль для стимулирования продаж.
«Несмотря на свою необычность, название Slowear показалось нам идеальным описанием нашей философии, – говорит сооснователь корпорации Роберто Компаньо, в подчинении которого также находится семейная компания Incotex, основанная еще его отцом в 1951 году. – Мы против скоротечной моды так
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же, как движение Slow Food, противостоит системе быстрого питания. Такая идея вызывала большее удивление 10 лет назад, и многие представители модной индустрии считали нас странными ребятами. Сейчас наши идеи находят повсеместное одобрение».
Подобно различным компаниям из других отраслей, Slowear старается отвечать требованиям потребителей, нуждающихся в изделиях с экологичным и долговечным дизайном. Компаньо полагает, что подобно продуктовой индустрии, потребителей которой волнует происхождение того или иного товара, индустрия моды также будет объектом пристального изучения со стороны покупателей, тем более, что уровень потребительского сознания в последнее время значительно вырос, как впрочем и качество изделий.
К слову о происхождении товара, компания имеет довольно необычную историю производства. Изначально корпорация Incotex занималась производством исключительно военной формы, затем появилась линия брюк. «Со временем мы произвели над брюками все возможные манипуляции, и решили, что настало время для нового
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направления», – делится Компаньо. Череда поглощений и слияний привела в корпорацию ряд малоизвестных, но квалифицированных компаний, включая Glanshirt – специализирующуюся на рубашках, Montedoro – на верхней одежде и Zanone – на трикотаже, кроме того была запущена новая линия одежды Archivio, в основу которой легли ткани из архивов Incotex.
Эти «медленные бренды», как их называет Компаньо, до сих пор функционируют, выпуская одежду, как оптом, так и для индивидуальных коллекций, реализующихся в магазинах Ofcina Slowear. Недавно состоялось открытие второго магазина в Париже и одного в Падуе, также планируется открытие множества представительств в других городах мира, в том числе в Нью-Йорке. Медленно, но уверенно Slowear набирает обороты.
Отдельного упоминания заслуживает подход компании к дизайну. Вместо того чтобы выпускать сезонные коллекции, бренд создает новые серии тогда, когда посчитает нужным, а точнее, когда технический департамент, на исследовательские нужды которого приходится 5% оборота компании, создаст что-то по-настоящему новое. К слову, бренд может похвастаться солидным портфолио в области инноваций. В число созданных
предприятием тканей входят: Chinolino – смесь хлопка и льна, сохранившая дышащие свойства одного и мягкость другого материала; Incochino – крашенный в пряже габардин с тройной конструкцией, разработка которой заняла без малого пять лет; есть также Flexwool, Ice Cotton и Shade Cashmere, не глядя на которые лишь по названию можно понять, что речь идет о высоких технологиях.
Компания также смело может претендовать на новаторскую технику окрашивания одежды, а именно применения красителя на уже готовую продукцию, нежели использование предварительно окрашенных тканей. Производство требует неукоснительного следования инструкциям: каждая рубашка Glanshirt, например, проходит тройную стирку, при которой ткань не травмируется, но наоборот приобретает дополнительную свежесть.
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множество историй о том, как итальянские компании неизменно следуют своим традициям, заложенным еще десятки или сотни лет назад, – говорит Компаньо. – Мы вам таких сказок не расскажем. В нашем производстве используется самое современное оборудование, способствующее развитию новых технологий и соответственно более качественных продуктов.
Мы считаем, что если создать правильный крой и пропорции, то одежда не только не износится, но и будет выглядеть современно даже 50 лет спустя. Мне кажется, что наш подход можно назвать самым что ни наесть прогрессивным. Создание одежды сомнительного качества, да еще и по заоблачным ценам в наши дни выглядит занятием довольно странным. Покупатели стремятся к индивидуальному подходу в поиске нужных вещей. Определенную роль в этом вопросе сыграл и экономический кризис, вследствие которого название бренда уже не так влияет на выбор одежды. Они хотят инновационных и качественных продуктов по разумным ценам.
То же относится и к покупательскому опыту. Чтобы лишний раз подчеркнуть корпоративный девиз «качество по разумной цене», компания не тратится на излишества в интерьере бутиков: нет ни
мрамора, ни дорогого стекла.Это, по словам Компаньо,
было бы просто не правильно для бренда, для которого важен не показной эффект, а суть, не мимолетность, а долговечность моды. «В последние годы мода не уделяла никакого внимания качеству, потому что не было смысла, – говорит он. – Мода проходит, не успев появиться. Однако такому положению дел суждено измениться. И брендам придется измениться в том числе».slowear.com
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Легендарные итальянские производители канцелярских товаров достойно реагируют на вызовы современности без ущерба традиционному мастерству, – рассказывает Верити Хоган Традиционная итальянская бумага восхищала не одно поколение ценителей изящного, начиная от герцогов Савойи и заканчивая молодыми аристократами, отправлявшимися в путешествие «Гран-тур».
Сегодня бумажная индустрия страны по-прежнему почивает на лаврах славы. Большая часть производства основывается на лучших традиционных материалах, а техника изготовления мало чем отличается от той, что применялась в начале 18
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века. Ассортимент изделий весьма широк и охватывает практически все: от кожаных ежедневников и тисненой бумаги для письма до визитных карточек и картонных ящиков.
Старейший из имеющихся в Европе бумажных документов (не считая пергаментных) хранится в государственном фонде в Палермо. Текст документа написан на арабском и греческом языке, а сам документ датируется 1109 годом. Принято полагать, что начиная с 13 века, итальянские мастера освоили древний способ производства бумаги и решили поставить дело на коммерческую основу, мгновенно получив всемирное признание. Не много компаний могут похвастаться столь же богатым опытом в сфере производства бумаги, как у Fabriano, чья история началась еще в 1264 году. Своим
именем компания обязана небольшому городу Фабриано в регионе Марке. Это место стало крупным центром бумажной промышленности из-за свой близости к порту Анкона, в который регулярно прибывали грузы из стран Ближнего Востока. Бумага для рисования, производившаяся здесь в 15 столетии, получила высокую оценку самого Микеланджело. Именно в этом городе были открыты многие инновационные технологии, использующиеся по сей день, например, водяные знаки и способ грунтования бумаги с помощью желатина.
Компания Fabriano возникла на базе тех самых ремесленных мастерских и смогла сохранить популярность благодаря своей способности адаптироваться, замечать новые тенденции и реагировать на изменение потребительского спроса. Ассортимент продукции давно вышел за рамки изобразительного искусства и стал включать привычные канцелярские принадлежности, блокноты и наборы для письма.
Сегодня компания также старается придерживаться экологичности производства, используя в качестве источника энергии собственную ГЭС. В то же время продукция другой известной компании Il Papiro остается верна бесхитростной ремесленнической традиции, а каждый из 18 магазинов
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бренда повторяет элегантную атмосферу самого первого бутика компании, открытого во Флоренции. Ассортимент варьируется от записных книжек с «огуречным» орнаментом до кожаных ежедневников и восхитительной мраморной бумаги ручной работы. Основатели компании Франческо Джаннини и Джанни Паренти родились во Флоренции и имеют тесные связи с местной общиной ремесленников. Своей главной задачей они считают сохранение исторического шарма и первоклассного качества, бросающего вызов скоротечным тенденциям.
Pineider – один из старейших производителей бумаги. Свой первый магазин Франческо Пинейжер открыл в 1774 году и сумел снискать расположение самых взыскательных клиентов.
«Наши канцелярские принадлежности уникальны
и известны практически во всем мире благодаря своему непревзойденному качеству и эксклюзивным способам печати наших мастеров-художников, – поясняет пресс-секретарь компании Линда Замбони. – Наша бумажная продукция не содержит хлора, а используемые чернила только натурального происхождения. Что касается методов, то мы применяем традиционную итальянскую технику, благодаря которой бумага приятна на ощупь и идеальна для письма».
Компания смогла успешно существовать на протяжении более чем 240 лет, сохраняя свои бесценные традиции. Конечно, не обошлось и без современных технологий. «Разумеется, новые методы и технологии повлияли на некоторые производственные процессы, – говорит Замбони, – но окраска некоторых элементов в наших коллекциях до сих пор осуществляется мастерами вручную, как в старые добрые
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времена. То же относится и к картонным ящикам для хранения вещей, которые создаются вручную у нас в цехе». Широкий ассортимент продукции Pineider, включающий буквально все, от оригинальных визитных карточек до роскошной писчей бумаги с рельефными узорами и гербами, порой привлекал немало знаменитостей. Среди клиентов компании были такие писатели, как Лорд Байрон и Элизабет Барретт Браунинг, а также голливудские звезды, от Марлен Дитрих до Элизабет Тейлор. «Самые изысканные покупатели отдают предпочтение нашей продукции, – говорит Замбони, и мы чрезвычайно благодарны всем, кто ценит уникальное качество канцелярских принадлежностей, рожденных в Италии». На сегодняшний день в коллекции бренда представлен широкий ряд товаров: от изящной бумаги для особо важных писем с ручной гравировкой до современных открыток и конвертов квадратной формы.
Коллекция элегантных открыток и конвертов Capri отличается оригинальными рисунками и окаймлением, нанесенным вручную с использованием исключительно натуральных пигментов, и вдобавок имеет подкладку из папирусной бумаги. Компания не прекращает развиваться.
Замбони делится очередной
инновацией, державшейся до недавних пор в секрете: Pineider собирается запустить новейшую технологию нанесения изображений. По ее словам это «позволит наносить вручную рельефный каллиграфический текст». В мире, где господствуют электронные системы коммуникации, отрадно видеть, что в Италии спрос на качественные письменные принадлежности не только не упал, но и вырос.
Компании, которые прежде были нацелены лишь на представителей творческой элиты и аристократов-путешественников, теперь стараются отвечать всем вызовам современного общества, не теряя при этом своего уникального шарма.
Замбони поясняет: «Ручная гравировка возникла много веков назад, но время не стоит на месте, и появляется много новых техник. Лишь одно вечно останется неизменным – это точность и мастерство художника-гравировщика». fabriano.com, ilpapirofrenze.it,
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Миссия Выполнима
Джорджио Армани отмечает 40-летие своего одноименного модного дома и по-прежнему строит планы на будущее, – рассказывает Ханна ЛьюисВ начале этого года Джорджио Армани в окружении 500
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гостей из числа голливудских звезд и политических деятелей с большим размахом отпраздновал 40-летие основания своего легендарного дома моды. Одновременно с открытием выставки Expo Milano 2015 бренд Armani презентовал новую экспозицию Armani/Silos, устроил грандиозный шоу-показ избранных работ, а в конце дня пригласил всех участников на коктейль в ночной клуб Armani Privé.
Праздничное шоу перенесло гостей на четыре десятилетия назад к самым истокам создания линии кутюр Giorgio Armani Privé. Это была впечатляющая ретроспектива из 160 образов, демонстрирующих очарование, разнообразие и необычайно яркую для бренда палитру. Представленные работы, от многослойных юбок-пачек кремового цвета до алых платьев в пол, ясно свидетельствовали о неиссякаемом таланте дизайнера и его способности создавать красивую и неподвластную времени одежду.
Поразительно, но это всего лишь малая часть всего портфолио Armani. Модный дом объединяет в целом восемь различных брендов, выпускающих все: от аксессуаров и предметов интерьера до детской одежды и бальных платьев. В одной только Италии насчитывается 49 торговых площадок марки,
включая флагманский магазин Armani Casa, кафе Armani café и вышеупомянутый клуб Club Privé.
Достижения Armani за последние 40 лет можно изучать днями и все-равно это будет лишь поверхностью айсберга. Как однажды заявил сам дизайнер: «Я сделал все». Он удивительно практичен во всем, что делает, начиная от первоначальных эскизов и заканчивая мельчайшими корректировками по выбору ткани, – всеми процессами Армани руководит лично.
Многие модные обозреватели, включая самого дизайнера, видят секрет плодотворности его творчества в позднем начале карьеры. Сейчас дизайнеру 81 год, а свой знаменитый бренд он основал, когда ему уже исполнилось 40. И даже за эти четыре декады ему удалось создать столько, сколько обычный человек создавал бы всю свою жизнь. Марка Armani возникла в 1975 году, и уже год спустя успех от его коллекций прокатился волной по всему миру. Представленная им серия готовой одежды как нельзя лучше отвечала требованиям современной женщины тех времен.
Коллекции Armani сыграли первоочередную роль в формировании образа эпохи, и в то время как другие компании были преданы забвению вместе с
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прошедшими трендами, бренду удалось остаться лидером во многих направлениях, от костюмов до вечерних платьев. Талантливый дизайнер всегда думает о следующем сезоне, и Армани обладает практически сверхъестественной способностью создавать такую одежду, которая мгновенно становится актуальной и классической. Одежда Armani – это одежда, которая будет носиться целую вечность.
На новой выставочной площадке Armani/Silos, открывшейся одновременно с ретроспективным шоу-показом и торжественным вечером, было представлено 600 ключевых образов, а также коллекция эскизов, зарисовок и образцов тканей из архивов Armani. Ни в коей мере это нельзя назвать музеем, ведь Armani чужда стагнация. Ожидается, что экспозиция будет обновляться каждые шесть месяцев. Помещение выставки, служившее ранее в качестве амбара, было тщательно отреставрировано, но при
этом сохранило многие детали изначального помещения, – так Armani демонстрирует свою страсть к сочетанию традиций и современности.
Расположенный в другом конце города флагманский бутик Armani Montenapoleone недавно был модернизирован. Магазин, находящийся в старинном здании Palazzo Taverna, также сочетает в себе черты старого и нового. Планировка была возвращена к исходному варианту, но каждая комната была убрана роскошными материалами, такими как мрамор и оникс. Здесь можно найти наиболее полную коллекцию бренда, а также услугу пошива одежды по индивидуальному заказу.
Милан был самым очевидным местом для открытия флагманского магазина. И хотя дизайнер родом из Пьяченцы, жил, работал и основал свой бренд он именно в Милане.
Несмотря на впечатляющие достижения, дизайнер не собирается останавливаться
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на достигнутом. В настоящий момент он работает над созданием серии аксессуаров, в том числе над сумками, которые будут выходить вне зависимости от привычных сезонов. Армани не привык полагаться на аксессуары так, как это делают другие дома моды, но аудиторию своих поклонников он знает отлично, поэтому решил преподнести им сюрприз.
Презентация сумки Le Sac 11 была приурочена к юбилейному торжеству: она имеет классический дизайн в минималистском стиле, удобную ручку и доступна в трех размерах и различных цветовых решениях. Цифра «11» была выбрана не случайно: день рождения Армани выпадает на 11 число, а знаменитая штаб-квартира компании также находится в доме под номером 11. Несмотря на такой намек, сумка была создана с учетом настоящего и будущего, как, впрочем, и все остальные творения бренда. Изысканный дизайн, разработанный для сегодняшнего дня, чтобы служить многие годы – именно в этом заключается философия Armani. armani.com
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美文翻译
58: Enduring Style
历久弥新,经典不朽
意大利服装集团Slowear拒绝快时
尚,热爱经久耐用的创新面料,Josh
Sims报道
说起快时尚——也就是以非常实惠、
近乎低廉的价格紧跟潮流,不断翻
新——Slowear的态度乍听起来十分
保守,而“保守”可是一家服装公司难
以承受的。然而,如其名所示,这家意
大利服装集团并不急于通过大幅改动
风格款式来带动销售。
“‘Slowear’这个词就像是我们经
营理念的总和,即使它是一个挺奇怪
的词儿,”集团联合创始人Rober to
Compagno说道。其父曾在威尼斯创
立家族服装企业Incotex,该公司自
1951年开始营业。“我们反对快时尚,
就像慢食运动反对快餐一样。短短十
年前,这个点子还很奇异,行业里的许
多人都认为我们是怪胎。现在有更多
人能理解它了。”
为了迎合小众消费者对产品可
持续性及“从摇篮到坟墓”的设计要
求,Slowear致力于将此标准带到服
装行业中来。Compagno认为,正如
人们越来越关注食品的原产地,同样
的兴趣也适用于服装业;尤其是在当
今,时尚消费者对生产、利润和品质的
理解提升了,而这很大程度上是得益
于互联网的帮助。
为此,Slowear有着不同寻常的公司结
构。最初,Incotex公司靠生产军用制
服起家,之后转而专营各类长裤,“到
后来在长裤方面已经没有什么我们没
做过的了,于是我们开始将同样的理念
应用到其他产品身上,”Compagno说
道。经过一系列收购运作,该集团麾下
集结了一些不甚知名但却堪称同侪标
杆的专业品牌,其中包括专擅衬衫的
Glanshirt、专擅外套的Montedoro
和专擅针织衫的Zanone;集团还围绕
Incotex档案馆中的各类织物,推出了
一个全新的服装系列Archivio。
这些Compagno所说的“慢一些
的品牌”仍然存在,既经营批发业务,
也在越来越多的Officina Slowear商店中设有零售专柜。最近,巴黎的第二
家分店和意大利帕多瓦(Padua)首家
门店均已开业,还有众多新店即将揭
幕,包括一家纽约专店。Slowear正在
提速。
接下来要说的就是Slowear的设
计方法了。Slowear并不打造季节系
列,而是定期发布新品,但仅限于公
司认为最合适的时候:简而言之,就
是其技术部门——该部门吸纳公司
营业额的5%,专门用于研发——创
造出新的东西的时候。Slowea r在
这一方面取得的辉煌成绩颇令人赞
叹。在其众多专利面料之中,有一种
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叫Ch i nol i no的面料,它是棉布和
亚麻布的结合体,既保留了前者的
柔韧,又不乏后者的透气性能。还有
Incochino,这是一种三向结构的原
纱染色华达呢,其研发共费时五年。
还有Flexwool、Ice Cotton和Shade
Cashmere——不用细看就知道,这
些都是高科技产品。
该公司还拥有一项首创的服装
染色手法——用染料给成衣染色,而
非用已经染好的面料制作成衣。公司
的生产过程同样一丝不苟:例如,每
一件Glanshirt衬衫都要经过三次洗
涤,通过特殊处理,在不磨损面料的
同时,让其更为舒适贴身。
“关于老牌意大利公司仍然坚持
着他们几十年、几百年前做法的故事
有许许多多,”Compagno说。“但我们
并不是那样的。我们选用市场上技术
最先进的机器,致力于推动创新,打造
出最好的产品。我们的思路是,如果
你把搭配和比例弄对了,很多衣服仍
然可以穿出来,而且再过50年都不会
显得过时。我认为我们采取的是一种
有远见的做法。目前来说,做出糟糕的
质量或标出天价都不是正确的选择。
顾客想通过更加私人的方式来寻找适
合他们的产品。经济不景气意味着他
们对品牌的关注更少了。他们想要价
位合理、品质优异的创新产品。”
这个道理同样可以放到购物体验
上来。仿佛是在强调该公司“物必有所
值”的价值理念,用于店铺内饰的预算
并不充裕:既没有大理石地板,也没
有昂贵的玻璃制品。正如Compagno
所说,对于一个注重实质而非华美外
在、推崇持久耐用而非时尚快餐的公
司来说,那些东西都是不适合的。“近
些年来,时尚界从未注意产品质量,
因为注意了也没有意义,”他说。“不等
你意识到,时尚就已经过时了。但那
种态度正在改变。任何品牌也都必须
改变。”
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68: Paper Trail
纸张的探索之路
无需牺牲时间赋予的魅力,意大利的
传统文具商顺势而变,满足现代人的
需求,Verity Hogan报道
无论是萨伏伊公爵们(Dukes of
Savoy)还是大旅行(Grand Tour)
时代的年轻贵族,在生活中追求精品
的人无不崇尚意大利的手工纸品。如
今,意大利的文具商依旧享誉全球。
绝大多数手工纸选用最上乘的传统原
料,并采用十八世纪初传承至今几无
改变的工艺。意大利文具品种繁多,
质量上乘,既有皮面日记本、定制绸
纹纸,还有名片和有盖储存盒等高品
质小配件。
欧洲已知最古老的纸质文档(
与羊皮纸文档相对)现存于巴勒莫
(Palermo)的国家档案馆中。纸上用
阿拉伯语和希腊语记载了文字,其历
史可以追溯到1109年。但直到十三世
纪,意大利的文具商们才将古老的制
纸工艺转化为重要的商品,意大利也
进而成为了世界闻名的造纸大国。
几乎没有哪些公司的历史传统比
Fabriano还要辉煌。Fabriano的历
史可以追溯到1264年,公司的名字源
于所在地——马尔凯(Marche)的
Fabriano小镇。该地之所以能一举
成为造纸中心,很大一部分原因是因
为靠近阿拉伯贸易的必经之地安科纳
(Ancona)港口。十五世纪,这里生
产的画纸得到米开朗琪罗的青睐,令
他赞不绝口。小镇造纸坊当年的先进
工艺如今在造纸业已屡见不鲜,例如
水印和表层粘合剂的使用。
Fabriano从这些手工坊演变而
来,顺势而变、适应潮流,满足顾客
不断变化的需求。产品种类不仅仅
拘泥于美术用品,还包括日常的办公
用品、绘图册以及精美绝伦的书写工
具。如今,Fabriano还致力于使用可
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再生能源,在生产中广泛使用自生的
水电力。
相比之下,Il Papiro的产品则坚
守工艺传统,旗下18家专卖店无不弥
漫着传统的气息,彰显出公司在佛罗
伦萨的第一家专卖店的优雅气质。店
内出售独特精美的涡纹笔记本、皮制
日记本以及令人心醉的大理石纹手工
纸。公司老板Francesco Giannini和
Gianni Parenti出生于佛罗伦萨,与
城市的工匠群体保持密切联系,确保
产品不失历史魅力,历久而弥新。
Pineider是意大利最古老的造
纸商之一。自Francesco Pineider
于1774年开设第一家专卖店以
来,Pineider一直服务于高品位
的顾客群体。“我们是一家独一无
二、享誉全球的文具商,纸浆质量
上乘,采用手工雕刻大师的精致印
刷工艺,”Pineider的发言人Linda
Zamboni说道。“我们生产的纸品都
是无氯的,使用全天然墨水,采用传统
的意大利手工工艺,触感极佳,书写流
畅。”公司传承了创始之初的传统生产
工艺,并发展壮大240余年。不过,生
产中也融入了现代工艺。Zamboni 表
示,“当然,现代工艺和技术改变了一
些生产流程,但是一些系列的饰边上
色还是由手工完成,和几百年前一模
一样。我们的纸盒同样也是在工坊里
手工制作的。”
从定制的名片到饰有优雅浮雕
文字和纹章的书写纸,Pineider纷
繁的产品吸引了一大批坚定的簇拥
者。曾经的顾客包括如雷贯耳的大
文豪拜伦勋爵(Lord Byron)和伊
丽莎白·芭蕾特·布朗宁(Elizabeth
Barrett Browning),以及玛琳·黛德
丽(Marlene Dietrich)和伊丽莎白·
泰勒(Elizabeth Taylor)等好莱坞影
星。Zamboni表示:“我们的顾客品味
十分高雅。我们忠心感谢那些欣赏意
大利制造文具独一无二品质的顾客。”
如今,公司经营的文具种类丰
富,既包括为特殊场合精心打造的产
品——饰有手工雕刻手写字母的纸
张、饰以印刷彩边的时尚方形卡片和
信封——也有卡布里岛系列(Capri)
,即天然颜料手工饰边的纸品和与
之相配、衬有纸巾的信封。公司从
未停止推陈出新的脚步。Zamboni
女士为我们披露此前不为人知的消
息:Pineider即将推出一项全新的雕
刻技术。她表示,“这项工艺能够运用
手写文字手工雕刻模型打造浮雕印
刷效果。”
现代社会电子产品在沟通交流中
的作用愈发举足轻重,而振奋人心的
是,意大利国内对高品质文具的需求
非但没有每况愈下,反而蒸蒸日上。那
些曾经为文学精英和贵族冒险家提供
优等文具的公司在保持优秀传统的同
时,也为现代顾客推出了众多新的产
品。正如Zamboni所说的那样,“手工
雕刻可以追溯到数千年前,但毫无疑
问,如今我们已经融入了新的技术。
即便如此,雕刻大师的手艺还是和以
前一样精湛。”
fabriano.com, ilpapirofrenze.it,
pineider.com
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78: Man On A Mission
肩负使命的男人
设计大师乔治·阿玛尼(Giorgio
Armani)庆祝同名时装品牌成立40
周年之际,亦在展望未来。Hannah
Lewis报道
今年早些时候,从好莱坞巨星到政要
名流等500名贵宾的环绕下,乔治·阿
玛尼用一场本年度最时髦的派对开启
了其标志性时装品牌的40周年庆祝盛
典。当晚,为配合2015年米兰世界博
览会的举行,Armani揭幕了一个全
新的展厅Armani/Silos,打造了一场
盛大的时装表演,并借此回顾了一部
分他最伟大的作品,最后在其夜总会
Armani Privé里以鸡尾酒会为这个夜
晚画上了圆满句号。
这场纪念性的时装秀引领宾客
们回溯了过去的四十年,呈现了从
Giorgio Armani Privé服装系列诞
生之初以来的品牌精华。表演共囊括
了160套装扮,无愧为一场令人叹为观
止的回顾展,演绎了魅力、多样性以及
清晰醒目的色彩,适时地向人们证实
了Armani其实并非像普遍认为的那
样单单钟情于灰褐色。从柔和的肉色
分层纱裙到性感的鲜红色露肩礼服,
这场表演淋漓尽致地展示出这位设计
大师无穷无尽的创意和打造经典优美
服装的能力。
更令人惊叹的是,这场时装秀
仅仅呈现了Armani麾下系列的一部
分。Armani旗下共有八大品牌,所
涉产品从牛仔裤到家居用品,从童装
到女士夜礼服,可谓一应俱全。品牌
单在意大利即有49处零售点,其中包
括了Armani Casa家居旗舰店、一间
Armani咖啡馆和上文提到的Club
Privé夜总会。
因此,可能您花上数日探索
Armani在过去40年当中的辉煌成
就,却连表面的一层都难以了解周详。
正如Armani本人所说,“我什么都做
过了。”了不起的是,他奉行着亲历亲
为的态度;从建筑结构的草图到面料
上的细枝末节,所有的一切Armani
都要亲自批准。
许多时尚评论家,以及Armani本
人,都将这位设计大师的高产归功于
他人生的“慢热”。现年81岁的Armani
直到40岁时才开始创立他的同名品
牌。即便如此,他已成功地将毕生之
力融入到了过去40年当中。Armani
品牌初创于1975年,第二年这位大师
的系列服装已经掀起了轩然大波,尤
其以完美满足现代女性需求的成衣作
品为甚。
Armani奠定了一个时代的时尚,
在其他人随着潮流变化而半道消亡之
际,Armani始终是从西装到晚礼服
无所不能的顶尖品牌。这位颇富远见
卓识的大师始终在思考着下一个季
度,他有着一种神秘的能力,总能打
造出既前卫新潮又不失经典风范的服
装。Armani的时尚是可留传一世、永
不过时的格调。
全新的Armani/Silos展厅与回
顾时装秀和盛大派对同时揭幕。该展
厅不仅陈列了600套标志性造型,还
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日本語翻訳
展示了来自Armani档案馆的一系列
创作草图、工程图和相关材料。这可
不是普通的博物馆。Armani不囿于
当下,而是着眼于未来;每过六个月,
展厅就会进行一次变更。展厅所在建
筑原为一座粮仓,现经过巧妙翻修,
成功地在保留诸多原有特色的同时,
对某些部分做出了彻底变动——这亦
是 Armani致力于传统与现代并举的
一大例证。
在城市另一端,位于Monte-
napoleone大街的Armani旗舰店近
期刚刚翻修完毕。该店位于历史悠久
的建筑Palazzo Taverna之内,同样
融新旧于一体;店内布局还原了最初
的平面布置图,但每个房间都经过了
个性定制,大量采用大理石和缟玛瑙
等奢华材料。该店不仅云集了全城规
模最大的Armani产品系列,还为顾
客提供特别定制服务。米兰是旗舰
店所在地的不二之选;虽然Armani
生于皮亚琴察,他的品牌却是在米兰
创立的,自那之后他也一直在这里工
作、定居。
尽管已经有了令人赞叹的丰硕成
果,Armani的目光仍然坚定地望向
未来。目前,他正专注于一系列配饰,
包括多款手提包,旨在打造常规时尚
潮流之外的经典。Armani从不像许
多时装品牌一样依赖于配饰,但这位
大师一直心系顾客大众,深知手提包
大有可掘之处。
为配合周年庆典,品牌发布了Le
Sac 11:这是一款经典的极简主义实
用手提包,有三种大小和一系列不同
材质与配色可选。“11”指代的不仅是
Armani的出生日期,也是公司那具有
历史意义的总部地址。这款手提包虽
是对Armani传统的致意,却也和所有
Armani产品一样,是为今天和未来而
设计。这件永不过时的经典设计,以当
下为构思之本,为历久长存而打造,巧
妙地概括了Armani的品牌哲学。
armani.com
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58: Enduring Style
長持ちするスタイル
イタリアの服飾グループ、スローウェア
はファーストファッションを拒み、革新
的で長持ちする生地を使っている。ジ
ョッシュ・シムズがレポートする。
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他の商品にも適用し始めた」のだと、
コンパーニョはいう。そして精力的な
企業買収の結果、インコテックスはシ
ャツメーカーのグランシャツ、アウター
ウェアのモンテドーロ、ニットウェアの
ザノーネなど知名度は低いが優秀な専
門企業を傘下におさめ、インコテック
スの生地を基本とした新たな服飾品ラ
イン「アルキヴィオ」を発売する。
これらのブランド(コンパーニョ
いわく「スローなブランド」)は今も健
在で、卸売の他、拡大を続けるオッフ
ィチーナ・スローウェアの店舗網を通
じても販売されている。オッフィチー
ナ・スローウェアは最近ではパリ2号店
とパドヴァ店がオープンしており、今後
もニューヨーク店をはじめ多くの店舗
の開設が予定されている。「スロー」ウ
ェアでも、ビジネスは加速中だ。
同グループはデザインに対する考
え方も独特だ。季節ごとのコレクショ
ン制作はしない。新製品は自社の判
断で「適宜」発売する。つまり、年商の
5%を研究開発に注ぎ込む技術部門
が何か新しいものを創り出した時に出
す方式だ。ちなみに同社の開発実績
はなかなか大したものだ。例えば同社
独自開発の生地だが、「チノリーノ」は
コットンとリネンの混紡で、リネンの通
気性とコットンの柔らかさを兼ね備え
る。「インコチノ」は糸染めのギャバジ
ンで、5年をかけて3ウェイ構造を開発
した。その他にも「フレックスウール」
、「アイスコットン」、「カシミアシェー
ド」などがあるが、いずれも見かけによ
らずハイテクな素材だ。
同社はまた、衣服染色技術のパ
イオニアでもある。染めた生地で衣服
を作るのでなく、完成した衣服に色を
のせる手法だ。同社は生産工程にもこ
だわる。例えばグランシャツのシャツ
はいずれも、生地を傷めずにくったりと
した肌馴染みを実現するプロセスを用
いて三度洗いしている。
ファーストファッションは、最新
のスタイルを使い捨てしてもいいほど
の安価で次々に回転させていくという
ビジネスモデルだ。そうした立場から
すれば、「スローウェア」は恐ろしく古
風に聞こえる。服飾メーカーにはそん
なに悠長に構えている余裕はない。だ
が、このイタリアの服飾グループは、そ
の名が示す通り、販売を伸ばすために
スタイルをコロコロ変えるつもりは全く
ない。
「スローウェアは妙な言葉です
が、私たちの理念を一言で的確に表
現しています」というのは、同グループ
の共同創業者ロベルト・コンパーニョ
だ。彼の父親が設立した同族経営の
服飾企業インコテックスは1951年の
創業で、ベニスに本拠を置く。「スロー
フード運動がファーストフードに反対
しているように、当グループではファ
ーストファッションに反対しています。
この考え方はほんの10年前まではご
く珍しく、業界人の多くに変人と思わ
れましたが、今では広く理解されてい
ます。」
他の製品について持続可能性と
一生もののデザインを求めるニッチ市
場に応えて、スローウェアでは服飾に
も同じ基準を当てはめようとしている。
コンパーニョは食品について高まって
いる起源への関心が服飾にも向けら
れるようになると考えている。特に、主
としてインターネットのおかげでファッ
ション消費者が製造やマージン、生産
品質について理解を深めるにつれ、衣
類の起源にも関心を寄せるようになる
と信じているのだ。
そこで同社では、ちょっと変わっ
た体制をとっている。インコテックスは
そもそも軍用ユニフォームの生産から
始まり、その後ズボンを専門に作るよ
うになったのだが、「そのうち、ズボン
に関してはこれ以上できることはない
という段階に達したので、同じ理念を
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「何十年、何百年も昔の手法を
今も使っているイタリアの老舗企業の
話をよく聞きますが、うちは違います」
とコンパーニョはいう。「革新を推し進
めて最高の製品を作るため、市場で最
も技術的に進んだ機械を使っている
のです。フィット感とプロポーションを
きちんと造れば、50年経っても着れ、
見た目も古さを感じさせない服にな
る。これが私たちの考え方です。未来
志向のアプローチだと私は思っていま
す。低質な製品や馬鹿高い値の製品
を作るのは、どうも今の時代にふさわ
しいとは思えません。消費者はもっと
パーソナルな姿勢で自分に合った製品
を見つけたいと思っています。景気後
退を経てブランドはそれほど気にしな
くなり、革新的で良質な製品を手頃な
値で買いたいと願っているのです。」
それは店舗でのショッピング体
験にも言えることだ。スローウェアで
は、「バリュー・フォー・マネー」の企
業理念を強調するかのように、店舗イ
ンテリアの予算を低く抑え、大理石や
高価なガラスは一切使っていない。コ
ンパーニョがいうように、そうした高額
の建築資材は、見かけの立派さより実
質、つかの間の流行より長く愛用され
る服を提唱するブランドにはふさわし
くないだろう。「近年の流行ファッショ
ンは、文字通りといっていいほど品質
を顧みなくなりました。良いものを作
っても意味がない。流行が始まったと
思ったら、もう終わっているんですから
ね。ですが、そうした考え方が今は変
わりつつあって、ブランドも変わってい
かざるを得ないでしょう。」
slowear.com
68: Paper Trail
紙の伝統を訪ねて
イタリアの伝統的文房具メーカーは、
長年愛されてきた魅力を失うことなく
進化を遂げ、現代の需要に応えてい
る。ヴェリティ・ホーガンが訪ねた。
歴代サヴォイ公からグランドツア
ーでイタリアを訪れた若き貴族まで、
上質を知る目の肥えた人々は昔から、
イタリアの手作り紙を珍重してきた。
この国の文房具は今でも高い評判を
誇っている。その多くは伝統的な材料
を用いて、18世紀初頭からほとんど変
わらない技法で作られる。革表紙の
日記帳からパーソナライズされた型押
し入り便箋、蓋つきの収納ボックスま
で幅広く揃った商品は、どれも最高の
品質だ。ヨーロッパ最古といわれる紙
製(羊皮紙でなく)の文書は、パレル
モの公文書館に収蔵されている。アラ
ビア語とギリシャ語で書かれたその文
書は、1109年に書かれたものだ。しか
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し、イタリアの文房具メーカーが古代
の製紙手法を取り入れて紙を主力商
品へと変貌させ、紙生産で世に知られ
るようになったのは13世紀になってか
らというのが通説である。
由緒正しいといえば、1264年創
業のファブリアーノの右に出るメーカ
ーはおそらくないだろう。同社の社名
は、本拠とするマルケ州にある小さな
町ファブリアーノに由来する。この町
が製紙業の中心地として栄えたのは、
アラビアとの貿易ルートに特に強いつ
ながりを持つ港町アンコーナが近いこ
とが大きな理由だ。15世紀には、ここ
で作られた高級アート紙をミケランジ
ェロが使い、大そう気に入ったといわ
れている。この町の工房では、透かし
やゼラチンを使った紙表面の糊付け
など、現代製紙業界では当たり前にな
った技法が編み出された。
ファブリアーノ社はそうした職人
の工房から発展した会社だが、流行
に反応し消費者の需要の変化に合わ
せてきた順応力のおかげで、今も健
在だ。品揃えは高級アート紙だけでな
く、今や日常的なオフィス用品や画用
紙帳、美しく陳列された便箋セットま
で幅広い。現在、同社では再生可能
エネルギーにも取り組んでおり、自家
水力発電を生産に広く利用している。
一方、イル・パピロの品揃えは伝
統的な職人技に根差し、同社の18店
舗はいずれも、フィレンツェに出した第
一号店の優雅な雰囲気を反映した古
風なデザインになっている。商品はペ
イズリープリントのノートや革綴じの
日記帳、美しい手作りのマーブル紙な
ど。同社オーナーのフランチェスコ・ジ
ャンニーニとジャンニ・パレンティはフ
ィレンツェ生まれで、この都市の職人
コミュニティとは密接なつながりがあ
る。そのおかげで、同社の製品は今で
も昔からの魅力を保ち、一時的な流行
に左右されない時代を超えた品質を
誇っているのだ。
ピネイダーはイタリア最古の紙メ
ーカーの一つで、フランチェスコ・ピネ
イダーが1774年に一号店をオープンし
て以来、その歴史にふさわしい目の肥
えた得意客に商品を提供してきた。「
当社の文房具は独特で、比類ない紙
質と当社の熟練手彫り職人ならでは
の印刷技術で世界的に知られていま
す」と説明するのは、同社広報担当者
のリンダ・ザンボーニだ。「当社の紙は
全て無塩素漂白紙で、インクも天然で
す。また、伝統的なイタリアの職人技
が活きているため、手触りがよく、書き
心地も満点です。」
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り、繁栄してきた。それは、最初に財
を築いた時と同じように、伝統的な生
産手法を守り通してきたからだ。と言
っても、近代的な技法を取り入れてい
ないわけではない。ザンボーニいわく、
「もちろん、新しい技法や技術によっ
て変わった工程もありますが、当社の
コレクションの一部にある罫線の色付
けは昔ながらの手作業ですし、紙箱も
同様で自社で手作りしています。」
誂えの名刺からエレガントな型押
し文字や紋章の入った便箋まで、ピネ
イダーは幅広い品揃えで昔から熱烈な
ファンが多い。過去の愛好者にはバイ
ロン卿、エリザベス・バレット・ブラウ
ニングといった文学界の大物や、マレ
ーネ・ディートリッヒ、エリザベス・テイ
ラーといったハリウッドスターもいる。
「今も世界一流の粋人にご愛顧いた
だいています。当社のイタリア製文房
具ならではの品質をわかって下さる皆
様に、本当に感謝しています。」
現在、同社では特別な用途のた
めに美しく手作りした品(筆記体の文
字を手彫りし型押しした紙、色罫を印
刷したモダンな四角形のカードや封
筒)から、天然顔料で罫線を手書きし
た便箋と揃いの手作り薄葉紙の裏地
が付いた封筒が特徴のカプリコレク
ションまで、幅広い商品を提供してい
る。ピネイダーは常に進化している。ザ
ンボーニが、これまで秘密だった新情
報を教えてくれた。同社が新しい型押
し技法をまもなく開始するというのだ。
「カリグラフィーを手彫りした型で、エ
ンボス印刷したのと同じ効果がある」
という。
通信が電子媒体で行われること
が増えている中で、イタリアの高品質
文房具の需要が減るどころか増えてい
るのは嬉しい限りだ。かつて文豪や貴
族冒険家の愛用品を作ったこれらの
会社は、それぞれルーツを大事にしつ
つ開発に励み、現代人にとっても魅力
的な商品を生み出してきた。ザンボー
ニによれば、「手彫り型押しの歴史は
何世紀も前に遡りますが、もちろん今
では新しい技術が関わってきていま
す。それでも、熟練手彫り職人の精密
さは昔と変わりません。」
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pineider.com
78: Man On A Mission
使命を負う男
自らの名を冠したファッションハウス
が創立40周年を迎えてもなお、ジョル
ジオ・アルマーニの目は未来に向いて
いる。ハンナ・ルイスがレポートする。
この春、ジョルジオ・アルマーニ
は、自身のアイコニックなファッション
ハウスの創立40周年祝賀第一弾とし
て、ハリウッドスターから政界の大物
まで500人のゲストを招き、とびきりス
タイリッシュなパーティを開いた。ま
た、2015年ミラノ国際博覧会の開始と
タイミングを合わせて新しい展示スペ
ース「アルマーニ・シーロス」をお披露
目し、自身の代表作を選りすぐった豪
華なファッションショーを開催。さら
に、自分のナイトクラブ「アルマーニ・
プリヴェ」でのカクテルパーティでその
夜を締めくくった。
祝賀ファッションショーでは40年
の歴史を遡り、ジョルジオ・アルマー
ニ「プリヴェ」クチュールラインの誕生
当初からの見どころ作品を、ゲストに
披露した。合計160のルックスを一挙
に見せた感動の回顧ショーは魅力とバ
ラエティに富み、特に色彩づかいは、
アルマーニはやたらと「グレージュ」を
使うという評判のいわれのなさをタイ
ムリーに印象づけた。ソフトなヌードカ
ラーのチュールのレイヤードスカート
から、大胆な緋色のストラップレスイ
ブニングドレスまで、このデザイナーの
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終わりなきクリエイティビティと時代を
超越した美しい服を作る能力に敬意
を表するショーだった。
ただし、ここで披露されたのはア
ルマーニのポートフォリオのほんの一
部に過ぎないのだから凄い。アルマー
ニの傘下には8つのブランドがあり、
ジーンズからインテリア用品、ベビー
服から舞踏会用ドレスまで、ありとあ
らゆるものを作っている。同ブランド
は、イタリア国内だけでも旗艦店アル
マーニ・カサ、アルマーニ・カフェ、前
述のクラブ・プリヴェを含め49の小売
スペースを擁する。
そんなアルマーニだから、過去40
年の業績を何日もかけて振り返ったと
しても、表面をなぞることにもならな
い。本人が言うように、アルマーニは「
あらゆることをやってきた」。彼のアプ
ローチは驚くほど現場主義で、建築の
スケッチから細かな生地の選択まで
全ての承認を自ら行っている。
多くのファッション評論家が指摘
し、自身も認めるように、多作はデザ
イナーとしての出発が遅かったからだ
という。現在81歳になるアルマーニが
自身の名を冠したレーベルを創設した
のは、40歳になってからだ。そんな遅
いスタートにもかかわらず、それからの
40年で少なくとも人の一生分の仕事
を成し遂げてきた。アルマーニレーベ
ルの創設は1975年だが、早くもその翌
年にはコレクションが話題となり、特
に既製服は現代女性のニーズにぴっ
たり合っていると評判を呼んだ。
こうしてこの時代のルックスを代
表するレーベルとなったアルマーニ
は、その後トレンドが変化して他のレ
ーベルが落伍していく中で、スーツか
らイブニングウェアまで何でもござれ
の頼れるブランドであり続ける。未来
志向のアルマーニは常に次のシーズン
を考え、トレンディでありつつ時代を
超越した服を創作するという不思議
な能力を備えている。アルマーニのフ
ァッションは、一生もののファッショ
ンだ。
回顧ショーやパーティと同時に開
場した「アルマーニ・シーロス」では、
アルマーニのこれまでの作品から代
表作600点とスケッチ、図面、素材を
集めた展示会を開催している。ただ、
この新しい展示スペースは博物館で
はない。アルマーニは立ち止まる人で
はなく、いつも未来を考えている。ここ
の展示も6か月ごとに様変わりする。ア
ルマーニ・シーロスは、穀倉だった建
物を元々の特徴を多々残して面影を
大事にしつつ、その他は大々的に変え
る形で改装したもの。伝統と現代性を
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兼ね備えることにこだわるアルマーニ
らしい。
同じ市内でもシーロスとは反対
側に位置する旗艦店「アルマーニ・モ
ンテナポレオーネ」も、最近改装され
た。歴史香るパラッツォ・タヴェルナ
に面するこの店舗も、新旧が入り混じ
っている。レイアウトを元の間取り図
に戻しつつ、各部屋は大理石やオニキ
スといった高級素材を一貫して使いカ
スタマイズしている。同店はミラノ最大
のアルマーニ商品コレクションを揃え
る他、専門のメイド・トゥ・メジャーサ
ービスも行っている。旗艦店を構える
場所としてミラノを選んだのは、ごく自
然ななりゆきだった。アルマーニはピ
アチェンツァの生まれだが、レーベル
の立ち上げはミラノで、以来彼はこの
都市で暮らし、働いてきたのだから。
既に大いなるレガシーを遺してい
るアルマーニだが、その目は今もしっ
かりと未来に据えられている。現在注
力しているのはハンドバッグなど一連
のアクセサリーで、通常のファッション
スケジュールにとらわれないものをデ
ザインしている。アルマーニは、多くの
ファッションハウスのようにアクセサリ
ーに頼ることは決してしない。彼のバ
ッグが注目を集めるのは、自分のオー
ディエンスを常に意識しているからに
他ならない。
「ル サック オンズ(Le Sac 11
)」は40周年とタイミングを合わせて
発売された。ミニマリスティックで古
典的なデザインの実用的なトップハ
ンドルバッグで、3サイズがあり、様
々な素材と色から選べるようになっ
ている。「11」はアルマーニの誕生日
であるだけでなく、彼の会社が本社
を置く歴史的建物の番地でもある。
このように伝統の重みを認識しては
いるが、このバッグを含めてアルマ
ーニの製品は全て、現在と未来を念
頭にデザインされている。今のため
に考案し将来まで長持ちするように
創られるタイムレスなデザイン。要は
それがアルマーニの理念なのだ。
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124: When You Shop The
World, Shop Tax Free
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