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P RO D U C T S 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 Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best dressed for autumn/winter 2015/16 N EWS 34 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Italy 36 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

F E AT U R E S 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 Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Above: lasting fashion from the autumn/winter 2015/16 collection by Incotex, part of the Slowear group

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E X PE R I E NCE 86 Table Talk Italy’s pizzerias provide an authentic culinary experience, says Isabella Redmond Styles

124 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping

T R A N S L AT I O N S 126 Русский Перевод 135 美文翻译 139 日本語翻訳

GU I DE 91 Maps and guides to the key shopping areas of Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence

SOU V E N I R 146 The essential item to bring home E N GL I S H | Р УС С К И Й | 中文

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STEP INTO HISTORY Crafted 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 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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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MY FAVOURITES: LUCA LARENZA Luca Larenza founded his eponymous menswear 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 1. ‘The deconstructed handmade baby alpaca coat from my latest collection is timeless, and ultralight and warm at the same time. My inspiration was 1980s New York’

Luca Larenza coat, €2,800; sweater, €240; cardigan, €350, lucalarenza.com

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

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5. ‘Parsley Seed AntiOxidant Hydrator by Aesop is the best product for stressed skin after long fights’

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

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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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ADD ONS Accessories can make or break an outft: choose wisely 2

1. Diesel jacket, €380, Diesel, Piazza di Spagna 18, 00187 Rome, +39 06 678 6817, diesel.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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2. Ermenegildo Zegna Couture gloves, €390, Ermenegildo Zegna, Via Montenapoleone 27E, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7600 6437, zegna.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

3. Alexandra de Curtis mini bucket bag, €400, Bagheera, Piazza Euclide 30, 00197 Rome, +39 06 808 6352, alexandradecurtis.com

2. Coccinelle gloves, €69, Coccinelle, Via Manzoni/Via Bigli, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7602 8161, coccinelle.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

7. BeoPlay H6 Rapha Edition headphones, €399, Bang & Olufsen, Viale di Tor di Quinto 25, 00191 Rome, +39 06 333 3799, bang-olufsen.com

6. Pierre Hardy shoes, €740, Antonia, Via Cusani 5, 20121 Milan, +39 02 8699 8340, pierrehardy.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

3. Frey Wille bracelet, €580, Frey Wille, Via Montenapoleone 29, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7628 1241, freywille.com

2. Alberto Guardiani shoes, €220, Coin Excelsior, Via Cola di Rienzo 173, 00192 Rome, +39 06 3600 4298, albertoguardiani.com

4. Marina Rinaldi trousers, €150, Marina Rinaldi, Via Panzani 1R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 238 2343, marinarinaldi.com

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TRUE BLUE

Stick to varying shades of a single colour for a seamlessly coordinated look 1

1. Super Duper hat, €275, Luisa Via Roma, Via Roma 19R-21R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 906 4116, superduperhats.com

4. Harris Wharf London coat, €400, Blue Marlin & Co, Via Salaria 244, 00198 Rome, +39 06 855 3551, harriswharfondon.co.uk

2. Swarovski Glam Rock iPhone case, €79, Swarovski, Merceria de l’Orologio, San Marco 256, 30126 Venice, +39 041 521 0618, swarovski.com

5. Senso Zara heels, €185, La Rinascente, Piazza Fiume, 00198 Rome, +39 06 884 1231, senso.it

3. Massimo Dutti bag, €125, Massimo Dutti, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 37B, 20122 Milan, +39 02 7602 3001, massimodutti.com Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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MILANO Samsonite Store via San Pietro all’Orto 11 - via Belﬁore 6 - C.C. Fiordaliso – ROMA Trunk & Co Store via del Tritone 149 SAMSONITE FACTORY OUTLETS: Cantello (VA) - Corsico (MI) - Vicolungo The Style Outlets (NO) - Serravalle Designer Outlet (AL) - Castel Guelfo The Style Outlets (BO) - Fidenza Village (PR) - Valdichiana Outlet Village (AR) - Barberino Designer Outlet (FI) - Castel Romano Designer Outlet (RM) - Valmontone Outlet (RM)

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BOHO MOJO

Give a simple maxi dress a lift with statement accessories 1

1. Dsquared2 handbag, €4,450, Dsquared2, Via Pietro Verri 4, 20121 Milan, +39 02 8969 1699, dsquared2.com

3. Dodo earrings, €270 each, Dodo, Via del Babuino 27-28, 00187 Rome, +39 06 3601 0289, dodo.it

2. Paula Cademartori shoes, €1,050, 10 Corso Como, Corso Como 10, 20154 Milan, +39 02 2900 2674, paulacademartori.com

4. Pinko dress, €450, Pinko, Via Roma 26R-28R, 50122 Florence, +39 055 239 9497, pinko.it

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STREET STYLE

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Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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 wardrobe 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 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

for men and women displayed in metal and glass cabinets. Accessories including hats, handbags and footwear, as well as the Moncler Lunettes eyewear collection, are also available. Stock up on essentials 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

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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

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VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY

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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-evolving range take rare ingredients and fascinating destinations as their inspiration: Colonia Intensa Oud, for instance, looks to the perfumemaking 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 * for map go to page 102

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BEST FOOT FORWARD

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 globalblue.com

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 encapsulates their own concept of luxury: expressing individuality through uniqueness, with shoes as the perfect 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 personality. 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

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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 generation. The space, which covers 490 square metres, provides a suitably inspiring setting for the latest

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 architectural school. Originally launched in 1975, these ankle boots have been reimagined in bold colour Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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

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

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 function 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 highquality materials such as leather, linen and faux fur. th Alexandra, Via Paolo Emilio 19-23, 00192 Rome, +39 06 324 3311, mymist.it Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

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

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INTENSE SCENTS Dolce & Gabbana’s latest fragrance releases, Velvet Exotic Leather and Velvet Mimosa Bloom, result from the design duo’s exploration of the ancient traditions of perfumery. Like other fragrances in the Velvet collection, the new scents are built on the olfactory memories of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, 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 fragrance. mkh Dolce & Gabbana, Piazza di Spagna 93-95, 00187 Rome, +39 06 699 1592, dolcegabbana.com * for map go to page 93

URBAN COOL Known for its creative mix of contemporary apparel and homeware, 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 * for map go to page 105 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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HOME FROM HOME

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 * for map go to page 93 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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 environment. 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, accessories, 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

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A POWERFUL LOOK The latest creations from Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti line are as elegant as ever, setting brilliant 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 associated with such signifcant fgures as Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Cleopatra, queen of the Nile. These are the ideals that the Italian 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

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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 disparate 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 Miu Miu, Salizada San Moisè, San Marco 1471, 30124 Venice, +39 041 810 6066, miumiu.com * for map go to page 110

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CARTOON CAPERS Jeremy Scott knows how to make fashion fun, and his colourful 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 combinations and, most importantly, long sweatshirts and baseball-style tops featuring his favourite Looney Tunes characters. fm Moschino, Via Sant’Andrea 12, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7600 0832, moschino.com * for map go to page 106 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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 drawings; 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 * for map go to page 116

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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 menswear 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 dominates 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 stunning collection. rp Cos, Via della Spada 1, 50123 Florence, +39 055 281093, cosstores.com * for map go to page 116

COLOUR MAGIC Give your winter wardrobe a bold colour injection with this warm orange Vero bag from luxury 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. Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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 * for map go to page 116

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WINNING CONCEPT Founded in 2008 by fashion enthusiasts Ezia Degiovanini and Tomomiysu Iwata, N30 Milano is a multibrand store that is recognised as a landmark in international fashion. This destination houses collections from young designers and labels including Cristiano Burani, Alessia Xoccato, Giannico, Rochas, Antonio Berardi and Laura Strambi. Designers are chosen for their trendsetting garments 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 featured 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 Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

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 womenswear, it is the frst Valentino store in Italy to carry the men’s made-to-measure denim collection. th Valentino, Piazza di Spagna 38, 00187 Rome, +39 06 9451 5710, valentino.com * for map go to page 93

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HOT SPOT Combining intriguing fashion and original art, Milan’s Wok Store is sure to ignite your passion 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

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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 covering 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 menswear 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, antonia.it

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ENDURING ENDURING STYLE STYLE Italian clothing group Slowear is rejecting fast fashion in favour of innovative, long-lasting fabrics, says Josh Sims

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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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y 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,

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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’, says Compagno. A spate of

Above (from top): Slowear store on Milan’s Via Solferino; Slowear jackets are designed to remain stylish year afer year

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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 yarndyed 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 garmentdyeing technique – applying dye to the fnished garment rather than making it up from dyed fabric. Production is meticulous, too: each Glanshirt shirt, for instance,

The brand promotes longevity of use over fashion’s fleetingness

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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 Above: Glanshirt shirts

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 valuefor-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

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rom 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

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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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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 selfgenerated 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

Above (from top): Il Papiro’s store in Rome; some of the brand’s products

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

Those with a taste for life’s finer things have long admired Italy’s stationery Above: an engraver at work at Pineider

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 Taylor. ‘Our clientele is still the

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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-inItaly 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 handcoloured 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-

Above: tools of the trade at Pineider

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.’ fabriano.com, ilpapirofrenze.it, pineider.com

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MAN ON A MISSION As Giorgio Armani celebrates the 40th anniversary of his eponymous fashion house, the designer is still looking ahead, says Hannah Lewis

arlier 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 131 /

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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 143

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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 Previous page: Armani Privé autumn/winter 2014/15

On trend and classic, Armani’s fashion will last a lifetime 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 Above: Armani’s 40th-anniversary fashion show

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 Above (clockwise from top): Armani/Silos (both); Armani Privé spring/summer 2015

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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

Despite his impressive legacy, Armani’s eye is firmly on the future 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

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 armani.com Above (from top): Armani Privé nightclub, Milan; Emporio Armani autumn/winter 2015/16; Le Sac 11

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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

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. globalblue.com

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.

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OBICÀ

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

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IL PIZZAIUOLO

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

ANTICO FORNO 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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DRY 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

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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Via dei Condotti & Piazza di Spagna

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● GENTE ROMA ● BALDININI TREND ● PATRIZIA ● RUBY ● COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS ● EL GANSO ● LUISA VENIER

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Ermenegildo Zegna is characterised by its always-elegant take on men’s clothing and accessories, 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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VI A DE I

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TIFFANY ● BORSALINO

Piazza Del Popolo

Al Bolognese

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BERNABEI ● KINZLY ● LU ● RE MISHELLE ● DA PIETRO ● DAVID HAMILTON ● GRATIE ●

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BERNABEI SIMONA L’OCCITANE DA VINCI FRANCESCHINI VIA VITTORIA MONDO WIND P.37 MARELLA INTIMISSIMI SHOPIE CHARLOTTE MARC O’POLO ET MOI

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CALZEDONIA DECCIO CARLO PARFOIS GOLDEN POINT ASOLE E BOTTONI TALLY WEIJL DIESEL GUESS VIA DELLE CARROZZE

Via dei Condotti is Rome’s most exclusive shopping street, so where better for elite American jeweller Tifany to open its new 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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Piazza di San Silvestro

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DANIELLE ●

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VODAFONE ● 7 CAMICIE ● SISLEY ● HAMILTON ● CORNER ● CARPISA ● GREISY ● HAUSMANN & CO ● P.100 ACCESSORIZE ● PUMA ●

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Via del Corso, 406 Tel. 06 68 71 501

Roma Via dei Condotti, 28 Tel. 06 321 10 100

Via del Babuino, 63 Tel. 06 67 91 558

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HAUSMANN & CO

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

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

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FASHION ● SHOES

Galleria Alberto Sordi

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VI A DEL TRITONE

LARGO CHIGI

DI CORI ● BOX 51 ●

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MR MUZIO ● TRITONE FURS ●

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LUISA SPAGNOLI ● PELLICCE CANALI ●

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FUSARO ● VODAFONE ● B&H ● ARISTOCRAT ● THE GALLERY ● TIGER ● SPADA ● ALTARIVA ●

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Rediscover the art of letter writing at historic Milanese stationer and printer F Pettinaroli, which is known for its superlative cards, writing paper and notebooks. The family-owned business, now run by the fourth generation, was founded in 1881, and many of its techniques 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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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.

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Omega, Via Montenapoleone 9, 20121 Milan, +39 02 7600 0984, omegawatches.com

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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

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

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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.

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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

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 motherof-pearl dial are both adorned

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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 waistcinching belts. Marina Rinaldi, Merceria de l’Orologio, San Marco 268, 30124 Venice, +39 041 277 0064, marinarinaldi.com

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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

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Historic Florentine company Il Bisonte has won acclaim the world over for its topquality 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

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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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ARMANDO POGGI ● INTIMISSIMI ● GREISY ●

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Loretta Caponi’s exquisite, hand-embroidered textiles have been bought by everyone from British princesses to pop royalty. Caponi learned to embroider when she was a child, and by 1967 she had opened her frst shop. Each

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item in the lavish Piazza Antinori boutique, whether it’s a tablecloth, pillowcase or piece of clothing, is made entirely by hand in the company’s workshop in Florence. Loretta Caponi, Piazza Antinori 4R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 213668, lorettacaponi.com

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dimensional bead working. The result is a collection that includes everything from deceptively simple earrings to intricate necklaces featuring insects, fruit and fowers. Aprosio & Co, Via della Spada 38R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 265 4077, aprosio.it

Ornella Aprosio creates striking contemporary jewellery using Murano glass beads and Bohemian crystals. Every item in her Florence store is made by hand, using natural materials and painstaking techniques such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint and three-

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Бессмертный Стиль 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 какойлибо 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 globalblue.com

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. «Вы можете услышать

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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 globalblue.com

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 68: Paper Trail

Бумажный След 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 globalblue.com

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 аристократовпутешественников, 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, pineider.com 78: Man On A Mission

Миссия Выполнима Джорджио Армани отмечает 40-летие своего одноименного модного дома и по-прежнему строит планы на будущее, – рассказывает Ханна Льюис В 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, globalblue.com

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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1951年开始营业。 “我们反对快时尚，

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意大利服装集团 Slowe a r 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

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。S l o w e a 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

136 叫 C h i n o l i n o 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

137 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。”

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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

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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

139 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Montenapoleone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。

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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。

140 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 globalblue.com

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。

141 「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。」

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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

142 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。

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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。」ピネイダーは240年以上も生き残

143 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。」

fabriano.com、ilpapirofirenze.it、 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 globalblue.com

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

145 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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THE ART OF DRESSING This printed scarf from Salvatore Ferragamo wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery, thanks to its richly detailed design featuring exotic animals and birds, ornate tiled pavilions and colourful blooms. Made entirely in Italy from 100% silk, the Moroccan comes in four equally covetable colourways – black, red, plum or china blue – any one of which Save up to 15.5% by shopping tax free, see page 124

is sure to add a dash of artistic fair to a winter outft. Founded in Florence in 1927, Salvatore Ferragamo was originally known for its luxury footwear, but now creates menswear, womenswear and accessories to the same impeccable standards. th Salvatore Ferragamo Moroccan silk scarf, €295, Salvatore Ferragamo, Via de’ Tornabuoni 4R-14R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 292123, ferragamo.com for map go to page 116

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