PASSION, ART, TECHNOLOGY: THE BRAND’S VALUES Passion is knowing one’s work intimately, it is a love that surpasses the wall of business, it is the ability to create, judge, and live workmanship as a living part of being human, a lifestyle. Art is the ability of telling a story through your own products, like a camera for a movie director. Art and culture have always been the prerogatives of our city, Florence. Technology is inventiveness, inspiration, and patent. It is the ability to innovate, to change. It is movement opposed to stability; it is the courage to try getting back into the game, but also to know how to produce a true quality product of value. Leonardo da Vinci is our mentor and patents are our witnesses.
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utte le migliori imprese nascono dalle buone
manifatturiere ed artigianali, ha selezionato attentamente
idee. Buyer Magazine, che esordisce con questo
le aziende presenti all'interno di Buyer Magazine.
primo numero, è una nuova impresa editoriale
Questa è un’ulteriore garanzia per lettori e addetti che
che vuole raccontare proprio le idee. Un’impresa che
leggeranno la nostra rivista, per i quali puntiamo a
nasce in Toscana, regione nota per i suoi distretti
diventare presto un strumento trasversale di lavoro.
manifatturieri legati al settore della moda, ma non solo.
La nostra mission è quella di raggiungere i canali di
Partendo da qui, Buyer vuole essere un magazine che
distribuzione a stretto contatto con la rete di buyer
celebra l’ingegno tipico del Made in Italy, descrivendo
nazionali ed internazionali, in modo che collezioni in
e mostrando le creazioni di realtà italiane in cerca di un
gran parte inedite al grande pubblico, possano essere
posto al sole nell’ambito del mercato del Lusso.
apprezzate e distribuite come meritano. Ciò significa
Sfogliare queste pagine sarà come sfogliare le emozioni,
che Buyer sarà onnipresente presso i principali fashion
passando in rassegna bellissime fotografie di prodotti
happening ed eventi internazionali del settore moda, con
d'eccellenza che sintetizzano senza troppi giri di parole il
la certezza, grazie ai nostri contatti, di essere recapitato
know-how, le maestranze, le capacità e la creatività delle
in mano ai buyer e ai mediatori provenienti da tutto il
aziende protagoniste di Buyer.
mondo. Abbiamo scelto strategicamente di utilizzare
Per una precisa scelta strategica ed editoriale, abbiamo
esclusivamente l’inglese come lingua ufficiale della rivista
deciso di puntare sul prodotto artigianale. Oggetti che
perché la nostra ambizione è quella di proiettare le nostre
hanno un’anima, che raccontano la storia di chi l’ha
realtà Made in Italy verso una dimensione sempre più
prima pensati e poi realizzati. Oggetti unici, che durano
globalizzata.
nel tempo e che costituiscono la vera testimonianza della
Essere sulle nostre pagine dovrà essere un’opportunità di
continuità della tradizione manifatturiera italiana.
crescita e visibilità a cui possa essere difficile rinunciare.
Che si parli di abbigliamento, di biancheria sartoriale, di
Ovviamente, siamo presenti anche sul web dove ci potete
calzature, di pelletteria, di gioielli, di eccellenze culinarie
seguire su: www.buyermagazine.it
o di oggetti di artigianato, Buyer Magazine si propone
“Be here now”, diceva un noto poeta inglese
come il veicolo comunicativo giusto per ottenere una
contemporaneo: “Essere qui adesso”. Ecco, questo è il
vetrina di livello adeguato.
nostro motto per le aziende che decideranno di darci
Il nostro staff commerciale composto da Rossella
fiducia. Essere adesso sulle pagine di Buyer, per ampliare
Sciommeri e Claudio Gobbo, due professionisti con
gli orizzonti di sogni ed idee. Noi siamo pronti e stiamo
esperienza ultraventennale nei rapporti con realtà
lavorando per voi. E voi?
BUYER MAGAZINE SARÀ DISTRIBUITO:
A Firenze, in occasione di Pitti Uomo 90, dal 14 al 17 Giugno 2016, presso gli Hotel 4 e 5 stelle (vedi elenco all’interno della rivista). Milano – White – Women’s Precollections: 18 – 20 Giugno 2016 Milano – White – Women’s Collections and Accessories: 24 – 26 Settembre 2016 Milano – Mipel “The Bagshow”: 3 – 6 Settembre 2016 Milano – theMicam: 3 – 6 Settembre 2016 Milano - Lineapelle: 20 – 22 Settembre 2016 Parigi - Premiére Vision: 13 – 15 Settembre 2016
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ll the best initiatives start with good ideas.
and artisans, having carefully selected the companies
Buyer Magazine, which debuts with this
presented on the pages of Buyer Magazine. This is
first issue, is a new editorial project with the
an additional assurance for the readers and industry
objective of conveying ideas. An initiative that was born
professionals, our target audience, who will use it as a
in Tuscany, a region known for its manufacturing districts
widespread reference tool.
related to the fashion industry, but not only. This is the
The Buyer Magazine mission is to reach distribution
starting point for Buyer, which wants to be a magazine
channels in close contact with the national and
that celebrates the ingenuity typical of Made in Italy,
international network of buyers, so that a large part of
describing and showing the creations of Italian companies
new collections not yet available to the general public can
looking for a place in the sun within the Luxury market.
be appreciated and distributed the best way possible. This
Leafing through these pages will be like experiencing
means that Buyer Magazine will be a constant presence
emotions, reviewing beautiful photographs of products
at the major international fashion industry happenings
of excellence that synthesize, without mincing words, the
and events, with the certainty of being delivered into the
expertise, artisans, skills and creativity of the protagonist
hands of buyers and agents from around the world.
companies presented by Buyer Magazine.
We intentionally chose to exclusively use English as the
As a clear strategic and editorial choice, we decided to
official language of the magazine because our ambition
focus on artisanal products. Objects that have a soul
is to project our Made in Italy manufacturers towards an
and tell the story of those who first conceived and
increasingly global dimension. It is difficult to pass up
then created them. Unique objects that stand the test
the opportunity for growth and visibility that result from
of time and are the true testimony of the continuity
being included among our pages. Naturally, we are also
of the Italian manufacturing tradition. Whether we are
present on the web where you can follow us at:
talking about clothing, sartorial linens, footwear, leather
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goods, jewellery, culinary excellences or artisanship,
“Be here now”, said a well-known contemporary English
Buyer Magazine proposes itself as the perfect means of
poet. This has become our motto for the companies that
communication aimed at showcasing to the right target.
will decide to grant us their trust. Be on the pages of
The publisher of Buyer Magazine, Rossella Sciommeri
Buyer Magazine now, to broaden the horizons of dreams
and the sales director Claudio Gobbo, have more than
and ideas. We are ready and are working for you. What
20 years of experience in dealing with manufacturers
about you?
BUYER MAGAZINE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED:
In Florence, during Pitti Uomo 90, from June 14th to June 17th 2016, at 4 and 5 star Hotels (see the list inside the magazine) Milan – White – Women’s Pre-collections: June 18 – 20, 2016 Milan – White – Women’s Collections and Accessories: September 24 – 26, 2016 Milan – Mipel “The Bagshow”: September 3 – 6, 2016 Milan – theMicam: September 3 – 6, 2016 Milan - Lineapelle: September 20 – 22, 2016 Paris - Premiére Vision: September 13 – 15, 2016
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се лучшие компании рождаются из хороших идей. Buyer Magazine, который начинается с этого первого номера, это новая издательская компания, которая стремится рассказать свои собственные идеи. Компания, которая родилась в Тоскане, области Италии известной своими не только производственными районами, связанными с индустрией моды. Начиная отсюда, Buyer хочет быть журналом, который празднует изобретательность, типичную для Made in Italy, описывая и показывая творения итальянской реальности в поисках места под солнцем, как части рынка Роскоши. Перелистывая эти страницы, вы будете ощущать новые эмоции просматривая красивые фотографии превосходных продуктов, которые синтезируют ноу-хау, рабочие навыки и творческие способности компаний, главных героев журнала Buyer. Для точного стратегического и редакционного выбора, мы решили сосредоточиться на продуктах ручной работы. Предметы, которые имеют душу, которые рассказывают о тех, кто сначала задумал, а потом изготовил. Уникальные предметы, долговечные и представляющие собой реальное доказательство непрерывности итальянской производственной традиции. Будь то одежда, белье, обувь, изделия из кожи, ювелирные изделия, кулинарное мастерство или ручные поделки, журнал Buyer Magazine предлагает себя в качестве правильного средства связи, чтобы получить витрину соответствующего уровня. Наш персонал, состоящий из издателя журнала Buyer Magazine - Розеллы Шиоммери и коммерческого директора Клаудио Гоббо, двух профессионалов с более чем двадцатилетним опытом в отношениях
с производством и ремесленной деятельностью, тщательно отобрал компании, представленные на страницах журнала Buyer Magazine. Это дополнительная гарантия для читателей и профессионалов, которые читают наш журнал, для которых мы стремимся стать в ближайшее время трансверсальным инструментом в работе. Наша миссия состоит в том, чтобы достигнуть каналов сбыта в тесном контакте с сетью национальных и международных покупателей, так что бы коллекции в основном неизвестные широкой публике, были оценены и распределены как того они заслуживают. Это означает, что журнал Buyer будет присутствовать на всех крупных модных событиях и международных мероприятиях индустрии моды и, благодаря нашим контактам, с уверенностью гарантируем доставку нашего журнала в руки покупателей и медиаторов всего мира. Мы стратегически решили использовать только английский язык в качестве официального языка журнала, потому что наша цель заключается в желании спроектировать наши реальности Made in Italy в направлении все более глобального измерения. Находится на наших страницах, дает возможность для роста и видимости, от которой будет трудно отказаться. Конечно же, мы присутствуем и в интернете, где вы можете следить за нами: www.buyermagazine.it "Be here now», говорил один известный английский поэт современник: «Быть здесь и сейчас». Так вот это девиз для компаний, которые решат верить в нас, будучи в настоящее время на страницах журнала Buyer, чтобы расширить горизонты мечтаний и идей. Мы готовы и работаем для Вас. А вы?
ЖУРНАЛ BUYER MAGAZINE БУДЕТ РАСПРОСТРАНЯТЬСЯ:
Во Флоренции, на выставке Pitti Uomo 90, с 14 по 17 Июня 2016 г., В гостиницах уровня 4 и 5 звезд (см. список внутри журнала). В Милане – White – Women’s Precollections: 18 – 20 Июня 2016 г. В Милане – White – Women’s Collections and Accessories: 24 – 26 Сентября 2016 г. В Милане – Mipel “The Bagshow”: 3 – 6 Сентября 2016 г. В Милане – theMicam: 3 – 6 Сентября 2016 г. В Милане - Lineapelle: 20 – 22 Сентября 2016 г. В Париже - Premiére Vision: 13 – 15 Сентября 2016 г.
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as grandes empresas nacen a partir de buenas
las empresas presentes en Buyer Magazine, constituyendo
ideas. Buyer Magazine, que comienza con
una especial garantía para nuestros lectores, para los
este primer número, es una nueva empresa
cuales deseamos convertirnos en un instrumento
editorial que quiere contar sus propias ideas. Una empresa
fundamental de trabajo. Nuestra misión es alcanzar los
que nace en Toscana, región famosa por sus sectores
canales de distribución que están en contacto con la red
de fabricación ligados a la moda, entre otros. Buyer
de Buyer nacionales e internacionales, de manera que
Magazine celebra el talento típico del Made in Italy,
gran parte de las colecciones inéditas para el público
describiendo y mostrando las creaciones de empresas
puedan ser apreciadas y distribuidas como se merecen.
italianas que buscan un lugar de excelencia.
Esto significa que Buyer Magazine estará presente en
Recorrer sus páginas es como recorrer emociones.
las principales fiestas y eventos internacionales de moda,
Hermosas fotografías con productos de excelencia que
con la certeza ‐y gracias a nuestros contactos‐, de ser
sintetizan el know‐how, la capacidad y la creatividad de
distribuida directamente a los buyers e interlocutores
las empresas protagonistas de Buyer Magazine.
del sector en todo el mundo. Como estrategia hemos
Por una eleccion estratégica y editorial, hemos decidido
decidido utilizar exclusivamente al Inglés como idioma
apuntar al producto artesanal. Objetos que tienen un
oficial de la revista, porque nuestro deseo es proyectar a
alma, que cuentan la historia de su creador y de su
las empresas Made in Italy en una dimensión globalizada.
realizador. Objetos únicos, que perduran en el tiempo y
Estar en nuestra revista será una oportunidad de
que demuestran la continuidad de la tradicion del Made
crecimiento y visibilidad, a la cual nadie deseará
in Italy. Ya sea para ropa, lenceria de alta calidad, zapatos,
renunciar. Además, estamos presentes en una página web
articulos de cuero, joyas, cocina gourmet u objetos
www.buyermagazine.it
artesanales, Buyer Magazine es el medio de comunicación
“Be here now”, decia un famoso poeta inglés
indicado para su promoción.
contemporáneo: “Estar aqui ahora”. Éste es nuestro
Nuestro cuadro de profesionales está integrado por
objetivo de trabajo con las empresas que decidan confiar
Rossella Sciommeri, editor de Buyer Magazine y Claudio
en nosotros. Estar presentes en las páginas de
Gobbo, director comerical, ambos con más de veinte años
Buyer Magazine para ampliar sus horizontes, sueños e
de experiencia en empresas de fabricación de productos
ideas. Nosotros estamos prontos y trabajando
artesanales. Los dos seleccionan muy cuidadosamente a
intensamente para este fin, y ustedes?
BUYER MAGAZINE SERÁ DISTRIBUIDO EN:
Florencia, en la Exposicion “Pitti Uomo 90”, del 14 al 17 de Junio 2016, en los hoteles 4 y 5 estrellas (ver lista dentro de la revista). Milán – White – Women’s Precollections: 18 – 20 Junio 2016 Milán – White – Women’s Collections and Accessories: 24 – 26 Setiembre 2016 Milán – Mipel “The Bagshow”: 3 – 6 Setiembre 2016 Milán – theMicam: 3 – 6 Setiembre 2016 Milán - Lineapelle: 20 – 22 Setiembre 2016 Paris- Premiére Vision: 13 – 15 Setiembre 2016
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.ءايزألاو ةضوملا بكاوت يتلا اهئايحأب زيمتت ةعطاقم يهو ،اناكسوت ةعطاقم يف ةكرشلا هذه تسسأت
ضرعو فصو لالخ نم'' ايلاطيإ يف عنص" ةيلاطيإلا ةعانصلا ةعارب رهظت نأ "رياب" ةكرش حمطت ،ةيادبلا يف .ةمخفلا ةيراجتلا قاوسألا يف ّعشتل ناكم نع ثحبت يتلا ةيلاطيإلا تاكرشلا اهب موقت تاعادبإ ةفرعملا"ـلا كل رهظت ةزاتمم تاجتنمل ةليمجلا روصلا نم ملاع ىلإ كلقنت ،ةّيرعاش ةبرجت نوكيس ةلجملا هذه حفصت .ةدئارلا تاكرشلا هذه ىدل ةردقلاو نفلاو "فيك – هذهف .ةّيفرحلا تاجتنملا ىلع زيكرتلا انررق ،ريرحتلا ةيناكمإ لجأ نمو حضاوو يجيتارتسا قيقد رايخل نمزلا رورم عم رمتست اهنأ ىلإ ةفاضإلاب .اهعنص يذلا نانفلا ةصق ربخت ةايحلاب ةمعفم ماسجأ يه تاجتنملا .ةّيلاطيإلا ةّيليوحتلا ةعانصلا ديلاقت رارمتسإل ًايقيقح ًادهاش نوكتل "رياب" ةلجم نإف ةضفلا ماسجأ نع وأ ةيوديلا فرحلاو ةيدلجلا تاجتنملاو ةيذحألاو سبالملا نع ثدحتن انك ءاوس .بولطملا ىوتسملا ىلع لوصحلل ةبسانملا ةادألا اهسفن فنصت نيفظوم امهو وبوج ويدولك تاعيبملا ريدم نمو يرمويكس اليسور ةلجملا رشان نم رياب ةلجم وفظوم فلأتي اوراتخا دقل .ةيوديلا فرحلا ةعانص عم لماعتلا يف ًاماع نيرشع نم رثكأ عم ةعساو ةربخ امهيدل نيفرتحم نيينف نيررحملاو ءارقلل ةيفاضإ ةنامض هذه ".رياب" ةلجم تاحفص ىلع اهتاجتنم ضرعت يتلا تاكرشلا نّعمتو ةقدب .لمعلا اذه لاجم يف زوربلا ىلإ ىعست يتلا انتلجم ةءارق اوررق نيذلا تامولعم عمج فدهب ،نئابزلا نم ةيلودو ةينطو ةكبش عم ةقيثو ةلص لالخ نم عيزوتلا تاونق ىلإ لوصولا يه انتمهم انتاحفص ىلع رشنتس تاكرشلا نأ ينعي امم .نوقحتسي امك مهيلع اهعيزوت يلاتلابو ءارقلا اهب فرعي ال ةديدج ءاحنأ عيمج يف اننئابز لوانتم يف اهعضنس نحنو لاجملا اذه يف اهلامعأ ثدحأو ءايزألاو ةضوملا تاعانصو ثادحأ مهأ .ملاعلا عنص" انعورشم عرشنل حمطن اننأل ةلجملل ةيمسر ةغلك طقف ةيزيلجنإلا ةغللا مادختسإً،ايجيتارتسا انرتخا دقل .ةيملاعلا وحن "ايلاطيإ يف !!اهنم ةدافتسإلا مدع وأ اهنع رظنلا ضغ نكمي ال ةصرف ،ةيؤرلاو ومنلل ةصرف وه انتاحفص ةعباتم : www.buyermagazine.itانتعباتم مكنكمي ثيح يلاتلا طبارلا ىلع نودوجوم اضيأ نحن ،لاحلا ةعيبطبو ىلع نآلا نك .اهتقث انيطعتس يتلا تاكرشلل انراعش وه اذه.رصاعملا يزيلكتإلا رعاشلا ةلوقم يه "نآلا انه نك" ؟متنأو .راكفألاو مالحألا قافآ عيسوتل "رياب" ةحفص
:يلاتلا لكشلا ىلع"رياب" ةلحم عيزوت متيس :موجن ً 4/5اقدنف 40لضفأ يف ةرضاح نوكتس 2016 ،وينوي 17ىلإ 14نم سنارولف يف دقعيس يذلا 90 " ،ومو يتيب" ةبسانمب )ةلجملا نم يلفسلا ءزجلا يف ةلماك ةمئاق ىلع روثعلا نكمي(
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伟大的企业诞生于伟大的概念，我们Buyer 杂志就想传递这样的概 念。来自世界时尚之都意大利托斯卡纳的Buyer 杂志将为您倾力打造 意大利的主流时尚。 打开杂志您可以看到众多顶级产品，从这里可以深入了解我们杂志 的时尚秘诀、能力和创造力。无论服装、精细亵服、鞋履、革制 品、橐中装，还是烹调术和工艺品，Buyer 杂志都会给我们的生活带 来积极影响。 我们推崇手工艺品，因为手工艺品来源于生活，它即创造了高于生 活的价值，又延续了意大利手工艺传统的独特性。 Rossella Sciommeri 主编与 Claudio Gobbo 商务经理组建了我们的 团队，。他们在手工艺产品的领域有着丰富的经验，他们仔细地筛 选了各公司的精品，Buyer 杂志会给读者带来更多的资讯。 另外，我们选择英语为主要语言，这能使意大利产品推向全球。 我们的杂志对各种公司来说是个不能拒绝的成长与发展的机会。欢 迎大家关注我们的网址：www.buyermagazine.it 一名现代诗人曾说 “be here now” ——现在就在这里，这是我们 公司的口号。我们的杂志就是要开拓梦想、创新概念。我们准备好 了，你们呢？
Buyer 杂志将发布： 罗伦萨男装展 Pitti Uomo 90, 从2016年6月14日 到 2016年6月17日，在四星与 五星的旅馆 （在杂志里面查看）。
米兰 － white － 女装前集合：2016年月18日 – 2016年6月20日 米兰 － white － 女装集合与配件： 2016年9月24日- 2016年9月26日 米兰 － mipel “the bagshow”：2016年9月3日 － 2016年9月6日 米兰 － theMicam: 2016年9月3日－2016年9月6日 米兰 － Lineapelle: 2016年9月20日－2016年9月22日 巴黎 － Premiére Vision: 2016年9月13日－2016年9月15日 请欣赏阅读！ /BUYER MAGAZINE/
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PITTI IMMAGINE
THE ITALIAN FAIRS AND EVENTS FOR FASHION. LIFESTYLE & CULTURE. 12 /BUYER MAGAZINE/
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Pitti Uomo (June 14 – 17, 2016) has reached its 90th Edition and has staked everything on numbers. Pitti Lucky Numbers will in fact be the leitmotif of this important men's fashion event: 1220 brands of which 536 are international, with an estimated 30,000 visitors expected and at least 9000 foreign buyers. Installations with the number theme will welcome the Pitti public, with performances and events that are sure to make this global fashion feature happening even more exclusive. This event opens on the evening of June 13 at Palazzo Pitti, with a gala dinner inspired by the beginnings of Italian fashion, born in this setting more than sixty years ago. On this occasion, there will be the official launch of the three-year agreement of effective and cultural collaboration between Centro Moda, Pitti Immagine through the Pitti Discovery Foundation and the Uffizi Galleries, to a plan three major exhibitions
that will combine Art and Fashion. The first will take place in eleven rooms of Palazzo Pitti including the legendary Sala Bianca with 200 photos of Karl Lagerfeld for “Vision on Fashion” running until October 23. A packed calendar of fashion shows and events: the long-awaited fashion shows by Raf Simons who returns to the Florence show after leaving Dior; the Fausto Puglisi, Lucio Vanotti and Russian, Gosha Rubchinsky fashion shows will take place on June 16 in the enchanting ambience of Manifattura Tabacchi. What’s more: Japanese Hiroki Nakamura with the VIsvim brand will show at the Limonaia del Rosso in the Boboli gardens, flooded by natural early morning light. An important happening for Cartier who chose Palazzo Gondi for a four-day international event to launch a new watch and consolidate its menswear collections. Finally, Polimoda will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a fashion show at Palazzo Strozzi, as well as Classic Italy that will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary of Made in Italy successes.
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The Milan WHITE Show has established itself over the years as the international showcase of contemporary fashion, but also as an ideal place to meet and as a launching pad for young designers, artists and fashion designers. With the upcoming Women's Pre-collections + Menswear Edition in June (June 18 – 20, 2016), Buyer Magazine met with the creator of WHITE, Massimiliano Bizzi to discuss the past, present and near future of his creation. Mr. Bizzi, what sparked the idea for WHITE? «I wanted to create something beauti-
ful for Milan. A trade fair that would of course be a place of trade yet one that would also propose a beautiful pleasant lively atmosphere with the proper staging and image. My idea was to establish a veritable entrepreneurial model with a modern, young and successful format». What formula made WHITE a winning project? «First of all, our guarantee is the enormous amount of work behind the scenes of WHITE. Currently our staff has about thirty permanent employees who deal exclusively with the organization of the event on a daily basis. The result is a unique brand that seeks out and then showcases the best contemporary international talents and projects. Decidedly, a Buyer-oriented policy that works, since each edition of WHITE attracts over 20,000 buyers of the most important brands in the world». WHITE is the only Italian show that presents both men’s collections and women’s pre-collections in June …
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«As an extension of the Florence event, we try to reaffirm the centrality of WHITE during men’s fashion week by also including women's pre-collections to be increasingly competitive at the European preview level. Today, WHITE is the only Italian show that has focused on women's pre-collections with a dedicated event. In addition to presenting men’s and women’s pre-collections together, we were the first to offer small and medium-sized companies the opportunity to present their collections for men and
women within a single space, to optimise time and costs with the WHITE MEN’S COLLECTION + WOMEN’S PRE-COLLECTION formula». Who are the special guests of WHITE WOMEN’S PRE-COLLECTIONS +MENSWEAR going to be? «Once again this year we proudly present two truly prestigious and interesting companies. SEMICOUTURE for the women's pre-collections and the Chinese designer SANKUANZ for menswear. Two names that reflect the
show’s philosophy, which focuses on innovative, experimental companies that do not relinquish product quality and excellence. A Special event for the women's pre-collection will also be dedicated to designer Vivetta, who will present her Resort 17 pre-collection inspired by a Bohemian and sophisticated yet eclectic and surreal spirit».
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“I CREATE ELECTRIFYING MATERIALS AND PUT THEIR FUTURE IN THE HANDS OF OTHER DESIGNERS.” Cécile Feilchenfeldt Textile Artisan
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4 ZAMPE & 1 CODA MAN'S BEST DRESSED FRIEND
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uxury clothing for dogs, cats and horses. This is the core business of “4 Zampe & 1 Coda”, a Tuscan start-up company based in Carmignano (PO) that has launched innovative high end clothing for animals in the wake of renowned Made in Italy ingenuity. Nastasia Frattura, a young entrepreneur who began in the world of fashion is behind this idea driven by her great passion for animals: «4 Zampe & 1 Coda comes from my family’s characteristically deep love for animals. Our product is artisanal and is entirely made with high quality fabrics, all
sewn in an Italian haute couture workroom to guarantee a 100% Made in Italy product. Our creations are limited editions, as each collection is unique in its kind».
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astasia designs a vast range of products: coats, raincoats, blankets, necklaces, and bandanas, where every size is taken into account, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. Each collection is unique and combines the quality and durability of materials with fanciful style for those who want to dress their loyal animal friends fashionably. For the Pitti Uomo 89 edition, 4 Zampe & 1 Coda presented an exclusive collection designed in collaboration with Giovanni Cipolla "Johnny Onion" the florentine tattoo artist, creating a raincoat and bandanas with tattoo designs for our 4-legged friends and matching cotton/silk foulards for their owners. The goal of 4 Zampe & 1 Coda is to place its collections in men and women’s clothing boutiques. In the meantime, the company’s e-commerce shop is already active and fully operational: www.4zampe1coda.it.
Tel. +39 339 8914868
Via Arrendevole 2, Carmignano (PO)
info@4zampe1coda.it
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TOSCANA: MESTIERI E MODA
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uscany has always been synonymous with elegance, allure, and creativity: it is no coincidence that millions of people come to visit every year, enchanted by its picturesque landscapes and the treasures it preserves in its cities, veritable open-air museums. But Tuscany has not only inspired and cultivated the great Renaissance artists: the same has occurred with hundreds of artisans who for centuries, have continued to create small masterpieces in their workshops. If you wander into Florence’s hidden streets, straying away from the tourist masses, you can still breathe in the ambiance of the botteghe of yesteryear. The skilful figure of the artisan brought together the artist's creativity and the calloused hands of the labourer, the inventiveness of Leonardo and deftness of the ciompi, paid Florentine textile workers. The bottega, with its strong smells and its harmonious chaos, emanated a solemnity and respect that brought together the most refined aristocrats with young workers who dreamed of working for the artisans to learn all the secrets of the trade. Florentine fashion and Made in Italy were born in these streets, amid brushes, looms, and hammers; many families passed on their experience, knowledge and trade secrets across the centuries: today's artisans have developed their art combining ancient knowledge and technological innovation, being able to face increasingly fierce competition and a progressively
more refined public. And the stylish women who stroll along Via Tornabuoni today are not so different from those ladies who, in the fourteenth century, strolled along Via Calzaiuoli! Today as then, Tuscany gives life to the most unexpected and enchanting combinations of Made in Italy, unique products known worldwide for their accurate workmanship and highly sought after quality. All well known companies, yet always capable of surprising us: just like the landscapes and artistic masterpieces of Tuscany. In these pages, we present some of the companies that, every day, continue to make our region special. We are not talking about simple “objects�, but unique products. /BUYER MAGAZINE/
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SARTORIA VANNI THE REVOLUTION OF MADE TO MEASURE GARMENTS
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he 3.0 revolution for made to measure suits initiated in Florence. Everything began with a joint venture between two young Florentine lawyers, Oliver Scavetta and Nicola Papa, and the historic Sartoria Vanni in the figure of Fabrizio Vanni. Oliver and Nicola cast off their lawyer clothes and unleashed their passion for tailored suits projecting the Sartoria Vanni brand towards a hitech, revolutionary and international dimension. Because, let's face it, bespoke suits are amazing but it is increasingly difficult to combine daily engagements with the schedule and timing of a tailor's shop.This is where Oliver and Nicola come in with their idea, as brilliant as it is logical for the times we are living in. «Our clients only need to find the time to come to our showroom in Via dei Fossi in Florence once: in half an hour they will be measured from head to foot by our tailor.
The measurements are then put into the online database of our website (www.sartoriavanni.com) which clients can access with their username and password from any internet-connected device -- explain the two partners – after which the clients, by accessing their profiles, can order the desired made to measure suit online, choosing from over 1500 fabrics and deciding every single detail of their suits. The same service is also available for made to measure shirts, fully customizable: from the button to the collar». Sartoria Vanni ships to all five continents, while, for the more demanding clients, a travelling tailoring service is also available! Made in Italy by the book.
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Showroom: Via dei Fossi 51/R, Firenze – Tel: +39 055 5276598 – info@sartoriavanni.com – www.sartoriavanni.com
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POGGIANTI THE LEADER OF MADE IN ITALY SHIRTS
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he Poggianti company, based in Peccioli (PI), specializes in the production of high-quality shirts, making Made in Italy its philosophy: from the careful selection of raw materials, fabrics and accessories, which only come from the best Italian companies, to its highly qualified personnel. This family business, which initially did contract work in the early 1990s, has now launched the POGGIANTI 1958 brand. The company’s distinctive feature is definitely that of focusing on innovation. In fact, Poggianti never stops experimenting with special processes, searching for new materials, and designing new forms, to keep up with the times.
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he collections, with their own unique style, bear the variety of facets that characterize the modern man. The spring-summer collection unleashes its strength with the use of colours and patterns. In addition to using Liberty London prints and Cotonificio Albini fabrics, Poggianti focuses on raised prints and embroideries on fabric. The autumnwinter collection focuses on flannels with particular processes and on checks for a more sober yet elegant style. The classic collection proposes tuxedo and tailored shirts in fine double twisted fabrics, made exclusively with the finest materials on the market. Among its markets of reference, besides the Italian market with a presence at La Rinascente, the most important is undoubtedly the Japanese market, where the brand is distributed by Barneys and Isetan.
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Quinto Viale 9/A Loc. La Fila Peccioli (PI)
Tel. +39 0587 629277
www.poggianti.it
LUIGI & GUIDO TESI HATS THAT HAVE MADE HISTORY
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istory intertwines with Italian artisanship, which creates exclusive hats that are appreciated worldwide. This, in short, is the prologue to the story of the Tesi company, a prestigious Florentine hat manufacturer whose origins date back to the mid-1800s. From a small workshop specialized in the trade and production of straw braids and hats to an internationally established company that produces for both fashion brands as well as its own label. The rise of the Tesi company has been as constant as it is fascinating and has survived economic booms, wars, modernity and dramatic changes. Building on its long-standing tradition, Tesi is a modern company capable of processing every type of material to make hat collections for men, women and children.
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ts production is rich in expertise, steeped in the traditional artisan heritage of the Florence area in an ongoing quest to combine tradition and trends, without forgoing attention to detail and fashion. The models are all designed in-house, studying the latest style, colour, and material trends. In addition to traditional men’s classic and “All time favourite” styles on the market, the company supports ongoing research and application of continuously updated new models and styles that strive to capture the latest trends. Likewise, in the male sector, the company’s famous Panama hats best extol the interpretive skills of its artisans, combined with exotic materials in a wealth of fibres, patterns and colours that are superbly interpreted according to a sensitivity typical of the Tesi company. The women’s lines are certainly more creative: every collection is a surprise, where the Tesi brand designers indulge in the search for increasingly ambitious and fun shapes and trimmings. Tesi hats are distributed worldwide; the United States and Japan are the leading markets for the company.
Via San Paolo 149, Campi Bisenzio (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8999019
www.tesihats.com
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MARZIA CENEDA Collection the plus size specialist for women
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pecialized in Made in Italy manufacturing of cut knitwear and ready to wear women's plus sizes - from 46 to 54 - since 2000, Marzia Ceneda, has worked in the Prato area with competence and professionalism in one of the industrial areas with the greatest textile vocation, where the processing production chain is still entirely present and of great excellence. Marzia Ceneda produces quality garments for major brands and for the major clothing distribution chains, both in Italy and abroad, having established close stylistic and productive working relationships with them, providing an attentive and constant
service. On client requests, the company can also create custom collections, calibrated on the clients’ individual needs. Japan stands out among the major international markets of reference for Marzia Ceneda. Additionally, the company is also present on the Italian plus size market, with a collection under its own Marzia Ceneda brand, which provides different types of garments and accessories, such as sweaters and knitwear, but also pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Among the company’s strengths, there is a continuous and constant updating of the collection at the beginning of each season that is renewed weekly with new models, fabrics and colours, to always keep pace with the latest fashion trends. Innovation is in fact one of the pillars on which the company is founded as it never ceases to experiment with new materials, styles and colours to create unique pieces.
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Via Toscana 95/97 Prato
Tel. +39 0574639701
www.produzioneabbigliamentoprato.it
VERFI FLORENTINE HATS MADE BY TUSCAN ARTISANS FOR A MADE IN ITALY EXCELLENCE
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erfi S.a.s. of Saverio Marini & Co. is a company with a purely artisanal standing, specialized in the production of hats for women, men, and children, as well as other fashion accessories like scarves and handbags to match the hats. The elegant articles are produced using traditional materials and techniques typical of the Florence area such as Florentine straw work. The company was founded in 1988 on the initiative of Mrs. Arduina Fiaschi, an expert creator of the noble and renowned “Florentine straw hat”. Building on her long experience in hat production, Mrs. Fiaschi decided, together with her son Saverio, to undertake a personal path in the prime productive sector of the Florentine hinterland. Straw, felt, ribbon and trimmings, and wool hats: the Verfi collections. Men and women look to fashion for trendy shapes and colours without losing sight of the artisanship of the product. To date, the Verfi hat production is entirely done in-house to ensure 100% Made in Italy articles, in full respect of workers’ rights and regulations concerning safety and health in the workplace.
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n recent years, the global market has introduced an additional request for production and processing of new materials and fabrics. This is why the company is now equipped with the newest and most modern machinery to keep pace with new developments while maintaining the distinctive perspective of artisanship typical of the tradition of this territory.
Via Rocco Benini 16/E, Campi Bisenzio (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8953426
www. cappellificioverfi.com
verfi@libero.it
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GIAB'S ARTISANS SINCE 1953 With over 60 years of Trousers and Skirts.
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iab’s is a historical Florentine manufacturer which has imposed itself as a synonym of maximum specialisation and competance in the clothing industry and in the production of Trousers and Skirts. Our production lines are continually updated with the newest technologies. Every single production process is supervised by our specialized personell. Rigorous attention to details, unique production procedures, our care exercise in modelling and in inner and outer trim, make Giab’s one of the leaders in the clothing world, a synonym of professional ethics and reliability.
For over 60 years, Giab’s has been a vital force within the fashion industry having worked successfully with major luxury brands and some of the most prestigious boutiques in the world.
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Via Rocco Benini, 15 50013 Campi Bisenzio (FI)
Tel. +39 055 89 60 104
cosi@giabs.it
EMMA WHITE THE ELEGANCE AND TASTE OF CLOTHING MADE IN ITALY
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mma White is a fashion brand that was founded in 2006 as an interior line of Maglificio Zaffiro in Prato, specialized in wholesale third party production. A natural evolution for the company, in a way that it could draw from the Prato textile tradition and enhance the legacy of Tuscan artisan expertise. Thanks to Alda Santini, director of the design department since the birth of the brand, Emma White has, in a few years, become a well-known name among the women’s mid to high-end fashion brands, combining quality products with reasonable prices. The design department has allowed the brand to always develop original products also thanks to the technology of flat knitting machines and an in-house artisan workshop, enabling the products to gain great success in a changing and evolving market. Emma White accompanies women in all their clothing choices, from classic knits to lined knitted outerwear, pants and skirts, perfect to complete the company’s proposals.
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he company is constantly developing a greater amount of luxury garments, especially knitwear. In fact, the latest collections abound in soft, embracing shapes and very fine materials. The company’s marketing is being updated with B2B e-commerce for retail companies that can purchase products directly with their own password and with a new network of agents that act supporters during the sale itself. The taste and elegance that characterise each garment enable the Emma White woman to be at ease in every situation, with that natural elegance that only first-rate products can give, together with vast Made in Italy expertise.
www.emmawhite.it
Via Franco Vannetti Donnini 53/19 Prato (PO)
Tel. +39 0574 623152
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COLLECTION DISTINGUISHED HANDMADE ARTICLES
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anifatture Rosi is a company in the Arezzo area that, since 1973, has produced a prestigious range of products with great dedication and extreme attention under its own brand name Rosi Collection, which includes ties, purses, scarves, suspenders and bow ties in the ceremony and plastron waistcoat line. The company, founded by Anna and Bruno Rosi, and today, with their son Stefano, has continued with a renewal that has diligently maintained its initial founding characteristics based on tradition, artisanship
and a profound passion for their work. Manifatture Rosi products are entirely handmade, according to longstanding tradition and artisan techniques handed down from generation to generation, creating superior quality tailored products that are completely Made in Italy. Manifatture Rosi always strives for the best and carefully chooses the raw materials with which it gives life to its creations, selecting quality materials such as silk, linen and cotton from accredited Italian companies. The attention to every detail, meticulous study of compositions and designs, and the creativity of its models distinguish the way the company works. Through its own Rosi Collection brand, it wants to convey the values it believes in and that search for beauty that draws from the great Italian culture, where even a sartorial product acts as an emissary.
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Via Ernesto Rossi 2/Q - Arezzo
Tel. +39 0575 250962
www.rosicollection.it
ROSSI SHIRTS THAT ARE VERITABLE WORKS OF ART
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ossi has a long history that began in 1973, when Marisa Innocenti, already an expert shirtmaker, decided to start her own business in Sansepolcro (AR), making shirts for third parties. Over the years, her business grew and she began to specialize in shirtmaking for the most prestigious fashion brands. In 1994, the Rossi label was born as was the Miros company, with the objective of selling its product across Italy and abroad. The Rossi label combines artisanship with a 100% Made in Italy style, for the production of the highest quality exclusive shirts, made from only the finest fabrics available on the market. Every production phase, from cutting to quality control, is carried out inhouse by a qualified staff, under the watchful
location: Il Cassero per la scultura museum, Montevarchi (Ar) attention of Marisa and under the direction of her two children, Mirco and Sabrina. Rossi proposes a shirt collection for both a man who likes a classic and formal style, as well as for a man who wants to wear a sporty yet unconventional style every moment of the day. The construction of Rossi shirts is in line with the tailoring tradition of one-needle and fabric fly side closing, with the possibility of attaching an offset jacket style sleeve. The pride of the Rossi collection is definitely its customized service: in the choice between different fits, various models of collars, cuffs and buttons, and well over 250 variations of fabrics, all two-ply. Besides being sold across Italy, Rossi shirts are present in the finest boutiques in France, Belgium and Holland. Miros S.r.l
Via della Costituzione, 4 Sansepolcro (AR)
Tel. +39 0575 734559
info@miros.us
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LORETTA CAPONI SARTORIAL LINENS THAT TELL A STORY
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oretta Caponi” is not just a historical Florentine brand of fine sartorial linens, but is the story of its namesake creator, who spent her life in a trade of artistic connotations. Loretta Caponi opened her first store- workshop in 1967 in Borgo Ognissanti, in the heart of Florence. Her creations conquered the consent of a sophisticated and well-selected clientele that would form
the basis of an enterprise that would soon became a success. After a few years, the workshop-atelier of Loretta Caponi moved to its present location in Piazza Antinori. For several years now, it is her daughter Lucia Caponi who runs the business, having spent many years surrounded by embroidery in her mother’s workshop. «Our handmade linens tell the entire story of those who make them - says Lucia – This gives a soul to our products that are characterised by the exaltation of details. Our home and bath linens are designed according to our clients’ needs to even become part of their interior design, not just a mere accessory». The “Loretta Caponi” product range includes four lines: home, men, women and children. Clients can choose from over ten thousand designs of tablecloths, towels, sheets, pillows, infant and toddler garments with as many undergarments for men and women. Lucia Caponi continues: «Since 2013, we have also begun selling through e-commerce with excellent feedback and we are evaluating the opportunity of opening our niche market abroad».
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Piazza Antinori 4R, Firenze
Tel. +39 055 213668
firenze@lorettacaponi.com
www.lorettacaponi.com info@miros.us
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FELICE S.R.L
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he Alice Pi. brand is produced and distributed by Felice Srl, an Italian company that makes Made in Italy garments for ‘little women’ aged 6 months to 16 years. Alice Pi. garments stand out for their excellent fit, Italian fabrics and traditional yet contemporary style and elegance. The product is ranked in the medium-high range and is highly valued by its clients for the excellent price-quality ratio and elegant fashionable look. In 2015, the 40-year-old company was bought by a group of Chinese entrepreneurs with a strong expertise in the garment industry. They decided to keep all of the current staff to continue the well-established production, with the objective of enhancing the brand presence on foreign markets in particular.
ALICE PI: Made in Italy dresses for ‘little women’ that are out of this world
The company manufactures its products using modern production technologies with full respect of Made in Tuscany quality and tradition, and distributes them across Italy and abroad in Belgium, Holland, England, Germany, Spain, USA, Russia, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. The Alice Pi. brand is divided into three segments: Bebè 6-36 months, Baby 2-10 years and Junior 8-16 years. For the upcoming Winter 2016/2017, Alice Pi. presents a collection characterized by two moods: Romantic, with garments made of lurex, sequins and tulle, with new romantic designs and nuances of pink for special occasions; Contemporary, with black, grey, red, and hints of blue and green in a variety of fun designs that comes in jumpsuits, pants, sweat shirts and floral patterns that are perfect for everyday outfits.
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Via Pratese, 140 - Pistoia
Tel. +39 0573 534572
www.alicepi.it
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INNOVATION NOT JUST LEATHER GARMENTS
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omen omen - Innovation Srl is a company devoted to innovation. It is characterized by the freshness of being founded in 2013 and by the vast experience of its forty employees that have enriched the company with their more that ten-year long wealth of artisanal expertise. Innovation Srl produces leather and fur garments for the best Italian and international fashion brands, in addition to having a branch dedicated to working fine leatherwear.
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he company, whose product development, modelling, prototyping and sewing is all done in-house, has a great added value that distinguishes it from the competition: its verticality, that is, having an area dedicated to laundry and another to leather tanning and finishing in its 3,000 square meter structure. Innovation Srl has its own in-house research service and creation of specific processes and treatments for leather.
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his competence has enabled it to create Dropfly ®, a practical, comfortable, and garment-worthy leather that exists in various specific weights, so much as to make a jacket with a finished weight of only 150 grams, washable with soap and water, by hand or in the washing machine. In addition to its own workshops where it produces its ‘Made in Italy’, Innovation has a productive development centre abroad entirely owned by the company, directly controlled on-site by its Italian technicians, with a production capacity of 20,000 garments per year.
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Via Turati, 1/3/5 - Ponte a Egola - San Miniato (PI)
Tel. +39 0571 1721711
info@innovationsrl.net info@miros.us
STEPHEN THE SOPHISTICATED STEPHEN WOMAN
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TEPHEN, founded in 1986, is a company based in Empoli that distributes women’s Made in Italy clothing and accessories in leather, shearling and fur. Over the years, STEPHEN has developed its own clothing line that was appreciated right from the start, both in Italy and abroad, for its elegance, style and quality excellence. Currently, the STEPHEN label is well positioned in department stores and fashion boutiques around the world: East Asia, United States and Europe, including Italy. The house label focuses on articles of clothing in fur and shearling that characterize a young yet mature, sophisticated and urban woman. Thanks to its designer and very creative and well-equipped modelling
department, STEPHEN manages to create remarkable collections every time. As stated by the owner, Stefano Degli Innnocenti, «The guiding concept of our collections is to create a unique distinct style, rich in nuances that is never excessive but imposes its elegance and balance». he new STEPHEN F/W 2016/17 collection is no less than the previous ones, and actually stands out even more for the modernity, elegance and stylishness of a Made in Italy artisan product. Slim jackets and coats embellished with saddle stitches are part of the collection as well as overcoats in chrome-tanned shearling, reversible soft leather, dégradé furs, and garments in stretch leather in a range of colours: pearl grey, natural tones, burgundy, green, blue, and black.
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info@stephen-snc.com
Tel. +39 0571 711312
www.stephen-snc.com
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NIPAL GARMENTS OF SARTORIAL EXCELLENCE
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ipal is a company that has operated in the outerwear-manufacturing sector of Empoli since 1972. Over forty years of experience, during which time Nipal has grown steadily, also thanks to the leadership of its two current owners: Roberta Lazzeri (daughter of the founder Goliardo Lazzeri) and her husband Massimo Rocchini. Piero Fontanelli, David Giunti, and Stefano Cianetti complete the sales staff. Moreover, the third generation is already on the launching pad: the owners’ two sons, Amedeo
and Giovanni Rocchini, have already started working in the company, ready to take over in the future. The company currently has a staff of about thirty specialized employees that represent expertise as an added value at Nipal. Nipal distinguishes itself for its men and women’s products of sartorial excellence, the key feature typical of Made in Italy artisanship. There are essentially three house brands that are globally distributed: AFG1972, Fontanelli and Reali26.
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ach one of these brands proposes its own unique collection with a well-defined style. The style of AFG1972 has an urban look of quality. Fontanelli, instead, distinguishes itself for its elegant luxury garments. While Reali26 is the most essential, direct and quick to sell line. In addition to being distributed in Russia, the United States, Asia and the Far East, Nipal products find their ideal showcase in the company showroom in Via della Spiga in Milan. A window in Italy, a window on the world.
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Via Reali 26, Empoli
Tel. +39 0571 930006
nipal@nipal.eu
www.nipal.eu info@miros.us
NEW LINE di Antonio Lovallo
LEATHER GARMENTS 100% MADE IN ITALY
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he New Line company, located in Vinci (FI) in the heart of Tuscany, was founded in 1997 thanks to the expertise and creativity of Antonio Lovallo who has years of experience in the garment industry. The company, which specializes in the production of leather, shearling, fur
and fabric garments, combines artisan processes with technological innovation and design creativity: a company where Made in Italy history and tradition are core values combined with a glance towards the future, constantly studying and researching new trends. The attention invested in researching materials and accessories, along with the fine
fashioning and finishing of the garments are what make New Line products unique. New Line has re-launched the Flora Smith brand, a collection dedicated to the modern woman who chooses to wear clothes that stand out from the rest, thanks to innovative lines and the use of bright vivid colours. The Flora Smith Collection stands out for its modern character, inspired by exotic and Asian worlds, while remaining characterized
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 112, Sovigliana – Vinci (FI)
Tel. +39 0571 500413
by tradition, which emphasises the accuracy and the mastery of true Made in Italy. Flora Smith is a brand that has always made stylistic fusion its distinctive characteristic and expertly mixes workmanship with special leathers such as the Flock with its embossed designs inspired by butterflies and natural elements, or weaving and cutwork combined with sheepskin with fur in contrasting colours, just to name a few.
www.stazione-centrale.it
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LANIFICIO ARCA THE TOP HANDMADE HIGH FASHION PRODUCTS
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anificio Arca is based in Prato and comes from a long artisan tradition, which began in 1947 with its founder Cino Cini, who passed on his valuable expertise to his son Fabrizio and later to his grandchildren Marco and Andrea, thanks to which the company has now become a point of reference for the most important international high fashion brands. In fact, the company collaborates with more than 30 of the most prestigious brands on the luxury market, for which it produces exclusive customized products. Lanificio Arca distinguishes itself for its artisanal production of a wide range of high quality items, which primarily includes scarves, stoles, runners, throws, bed blankets and capes, as well as a secondary production of accessories such as gloves and hats. The added value of Lanificio Arca is its entirely handmade products that are “true” Made in Italy, as well
as old wooden shuttle looms and expert artisanship. The fibres that are used are the top of the line in this sector: cashmere, silk, linen, and vicuna. The company now focuses on innovation and specializes in cashmere and leather combinations that can be washed in water. From leathers with printed logos to custom leather labels to match with fine fabrics, as well as capes with fringes, inserts, borders and leather trim: a mix that gives rise to exclusive products with definite appeal. In addition to private label production, the company collaborates with its twin company “Valbisenzio Tessitura a Navetta” owned by Cini and Andrea Bardelli, which produces and distributes its own label 19ANDREA'S47 in the most prestigious stores in over fifteen different countries. Via Calatafimi 22/B, Prato (PO)
Tel. +39 0574 660 780
siriana@lanificioarca.it
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Textiles and yarns are in fact the most important production of the Prato territory, where the creative skills of local artisans have enabled the evolution of an art and a tradition that has never waned. The Prato industrial district is now one of the most important and largest in Europe. Increasingly new production strategies, techniques, and innovative models characterize the city of Prato with its 8,000 textile companies that constitute the city's industrial system.
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hiffon, cotton, organza, silk, velvet, and lace are just a few of the types of textiles that Prato produces and distributes worldwide. This Tuscan city has played a starring role in textile production since the Middle Ages thanks to its water. The considerable water resources of the Prato area flow into the copious Bisenzio River, which already in the early Middle Ages, fed a dense system of canals, crucial to many of the wool processing phases. History and technical details are the focal point of the economic life of Prato that loves to recount the positive evolution of its soul, starting from the local area of greatest productive value: the former Cimatoria Campolmi. This factory, located just inside the medieval walls, now houses the Textile Museum, which aims to convey the true meaning of the local textile art and technology through an impressive collection of textiles from different periods and machinery of every kind.
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The production, which includes small and medium-sized independent companies, foresees the specialization of each one in specific activities such as spinning, warping, weaving, dyeing and finishing, maintaining the same logical pattern of production already developed in the Middle Ages. Each company therefore becomes an important cog in the entire local production machine, which is activated in the early stages with research and sample design, on to processing and production, to end with the final marketing of the finished product. This is how Prato presents itself to the eyes of the world: a true city workshop where quality, excellence, and value go hand in hand with prompt delivery and competitive prices. From Milan to Paris, from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Prato cannot help being a place that inspires purchases by fashion designers, costume designers, artists and fashionistas from around the world, looking for textiles that are precious, exclusive and full of that vital breath that can only be found in Prato.
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JESSICA JEWELS EXCEPTIONAL JEWELS
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arco Benedetti and Moreno Tavanti founded Jessica Jewels in 1988, in the wake of Arezzo’s prestigious goldsmith tradition. Located in Ponticino in the municipality of Laterina (AR), over the years, Jessica Jewels has become a high-level company that now has 70 experts on staff.
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he constant evolution of technology coupled with the creative fervour of its protagonists places Jessica Jewels in a very important position as a company in the jewellery industry. The entire production is carried out in-house: from the jewellery design to assembly,
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continuing with the setting of precious stones and galvanic bath, up to the final quality control. Artisanship and efficiency are advantages that come with exclusive products. Jessica Jewels products are divided into nine collections: Sparkle, Infinity, Embrace, Weave, Safari, Fleurs, Auris, Tulip and Twist. From classic to more innovative, from jewellery with a clean line to more elaborate pieces, every client can find the right item for the right occasion in the Jessica Jewels product range. Precious collections 100% Made in Italy can already be found in many locations, thanks to a widespread distribution: the United States, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, in particular.
Via Maestri del Lavoro 24, Ponticino (AR)
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HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY AND THE SALE OF EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED ITEMS THANKS TO THE VAST SELECTION OF AUSTRALIAN, TAHITIAN, AND JAPANESE PEARLS, PLUS PRECIOUS AND SEMIPRECIOUS GEMSTONES OF EVERY KIND
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he company was founded over thirty years ago as a wholesaler of semi-finished gold and silver, pearls, precious and semiprecious stones: NERI s.n.c immediately became a point of reference in all of Tuscany for goldsmiths and jewellers who recognised the high quality of the products the company proposes. At the end of the 1990s, the company became “Neri Gioielli”, partnering wholesale with retail: the jewellery designed and manufactured directly by the company is meeting with great success thanks to the company’s ability to create exclusive and personalized items according to the individual buyer’s specifications. The industry clientele, which is particularly demanding and refined, appreciates the vast assortment of Australian, Tahitian, and Japanese pearls, in addition to the vast selection of precious and semiprecious stones. Professionalism, reliability and the experience gained in over thirty years are the true added value of the Neri Gioielli products: to confirm this, simply visit their shop in Piazza Beccaria in Florence.
Piazza Beccaria n° 4/r, Firenze (FI)
Tel. +39 055 2343171
Cell. +39 328 6506942
nerigioielli@yahoo.it
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riends, gold, and old wine are good for everything”– they say in Tuscany - and it is right in between a glass of wine and a chat that Tuscan artisans have always cultivated their art of excellence … the goldsmith’s art. Florence first affirmed itself as a goldsmith fulcrum in the Middle Ages, but it would be with the advent of the Renaissance that this activity acquired a full artistic connotation, flourishing in the vanity of ladies and gentlemen of renewed exuberant and eccentric tastes. This is how Renaissance Florence began seeing dresses with elaborate gold decorations that dazzled with a vital glimmer and exhilarating forms, dancing among the narrow city streets. Hence, the passion for all that glitters. The precious jewellery created by artisans become works of art to wear and show off with delight. The goldsmith botteghe start refining those techniques openwork, engraving, chiselling – that are now part of the centuries-old Florentine tradition of elite goldsmith’s art. The cradle of the Renaissance dressed itself up with unique rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants, shaped by patience, creativity and the steady hand of the artisans. But the secret of Tuscan goldsmith work does not end here as it finds its roots much earlier. It is in fact the Etruscans who, in Florence first and Arezzo later, inherited one of the most prestigious techniques, that of granulation: small gold spheres lined up one by one, enrich the jewellery with refined decorations of inestimable value. However, we cannot forget techniques like openwork and engraving, capable of giving the jewel an increasingly original style, making it a truly exclusive and prestigious creation. It would be Arezzo, at the beginning of the 1900s, to bring its artistic contribution to the goldsmith’s art. Also an heir to the traditional technique, Arezzo saw the development of laboratories increasingly specialized in the production of single pieces and small series of precious objects made with traditional techniques.
This is why the goldsmith’s art in Tuscany is still steeped in the depth of its history and synergy of the work in its cities: history and modernity are at the centre of a perfect circle that, thanks to the handiwork of excellent artisans, bring Tuscany outside of Tuscany itself. The region stands out as well for its refined taste and sophisticated attention to detail; prestige meets excellence and “Made in Tuscany” has become a tangible sign of the art of excellence now recognized worldwide.
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AMEN THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN FAITH AND FASHION
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n idea, in fashion as in life, often makes the difference. A striking example of this is the innovative Croce del Sud project, a start-up company founded in 2012 in Arezzo by Giovanni Licastro. As an entrepreneur in the jewellery field, he decided to literally join the sacred with the profane, thus creating AMEN, a line of jewellery for men and women inspired by Christianity, without sacrificing its fashionable element. «AMEN was created from the desire to share words of faith with loved ones, making them feel protected, loved, and never alone» - says Giovanni Licastro. A deep thought to wear and to show off as a kind of new evangelization starting from fashion.
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his project is as ambitious as it is appreciated, given the steady progress of the AMEN collections on the market: over 2000 retailers in Italy, as well as those about to be announced abroad, and the online shop (www. amencollection.com). «This jewellery is creative, with close attention paid to every detail, from innovative magnetic clasps in stainless steel, to the embossed or engraved words, selection of materials - real leather, sterling silver – and colour coding» - continues Giovanni Licastro as he passionately describes his jewellery. The iconic AMEN article par excellence is its leather bracelet embossed with a prayer, as well as the exclusive branded rosary or rings engraved with words of faith. Silver, leather, zircons and wood are the raw materials primarily used for a rigorously Made in Italy production.
Via Calamandrei 249 M/L, Arezzo
Tel. +39 0575 1812010
www.amencollection.com
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MADE IN ITALY On the following pages, we present the Made in Tuscany collections of four manufacturing excellences: • Home fragrances and men/women's fragrances; • Bags for luxury products, of sartorial quality and design ; • Fine leather bags with gold leaf decorations in a limited series • Handmade leather wrappings for USB battery charger cables
For more information and to get in touch with these companies, please fill out the online form that you will find on our website:
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BACK TO THE FUTURE
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his is a family-run business founded in Florence in 1954. The company’s history is characterised by its production of high quality leather accessories. The expertise gained in over half a century comes to life in its exclusive, handmade leather bags. To celebrate its 60 years of international activity, in 2015 this Florentine brand launched the Replica Collection: a 1950s inspired mini-bag with a hand-painted vintage decoration. A true homage to the company’s roots, attracting the attention of international buyers to its collections. Bags that are true masterpieces of Tuscan artisanship. Let’s go back to the “Replica” bag. It is a luxurious hand painted leather mini bag with gold leaf decorations using an original 1950s mould and hand press. The Replica bag is produced in a numbered series and in multiple colours, embodying the essence of the brand. These are products of excellence where the signs of true handmade artisanship are evident.
The brand has also recently launched its Heritage Collection. It is the result of extensive research and study about design, where every detail finds its own place and nothing is left to chance. The Heritage bags series is produced with exotic leathers and fine calfskin, ranging in seven different colours: the warmth of mango, the elegance of redwood, the intensity of brandy and marc, the versatility of sand and mud, and of course, universal black. Available in two lines, the collection includes Boston Bags, mini clutches, and hobo bags. The leitmotif of the Heritage collection is a central gold leaf band decorated with the signature floral pattern of the brand. Bags that are true symbols of excellence, in perfect balance between the memory of the past and the vision of the future
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RECHARGING BATTERIES WITH STYLE
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e are talking about a typical artisan leather goods company that has Made in Italy imprinted in its DNA. A Tuscan workshop run by real artisans, carriers of expertise forged during many years in the production of leather goods. The specialty of the house is the refined leather wrapping technique applied with various finishing methods: knotted, tubular, herringbone, particular stitching and, in general, everything that includes skilled handwork. This company’s production is limited precisely because the emphasis is on quality workmanship and raw materials.
One of the latest collections is an accessory that combines tradition and innovation: the exclusive leather wrapped USB charging cable for IPhone 5 and 6. A type of square calfskin scoubidou wraps around the cable entirely, from the top to the bottom. The charging cable is available in two sizes, 50 cm and 100 cm, and in forty colours that are always available regardless of the season. A small, great idea in the wake of Made in Italy ingenuity.
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AN ECO-FRIENDLY COMPANY THAT PRESERVES LUXURY
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ounded in 1977 this company is now one of the leading manufacturers of bags designed to protect leather goods, luxury footwear, silverware, accessories and glassware. The bags, made of cotton, disposable fabric, jacquard, velvet, satin and organic cotton, protect and preserve the products of major fashion brands. Respect for the environment is a very important corporate ethical issue. In fact, the production is organized to produce the minimum environmental impact by using energy from renewable sources and certified and sustainable materials and fabrics. The company is ISO 9001: 2000 and SA8000 certified. his company has become a leader in the sector by focusing on technological innovation, highly qualified personnel and customer service optimization. Every production phase in the new and modern establishment is carefully supervised and assessed in order to continue ensuring the production of high-quality bags, which combine functionality and design.
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n the town centre of Prato, Niccola Niccolai, who acquired the brand from a famous Florentine perfume company, founded the Laboratori in 1925. This immediately led to the successful creation of Eau de Toilette, Brilliantine, and Wax for household use. During the Second World War, the plant in Prato was destroyed by aerial bombing but resumed regular activities after the war at its new premises. In 1973, the company changed location again and moved to Montemurlo, where the laboratories and offices are still located. Even the corporate mission must b rethought: the company took it upon itself to
keep the Tuscan perfumery tradition alive in the light of new knowledge of cosmetics starting with the production of liquid soaps and creamy emulsions for face and body care. Over the past decade, our laboratories have paid particular attention to the development of particularly evocative fragrance compositions that are closely bound to Tuscany’s cultural heritage. Today the catalogue boasts many fine Eau de Parfums and elegant Home Fragrances. The company is currently engaged in promoting and enhancing its local and worldwide production. /BUYER MAGAZINE/
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t’s not the face that strikes you, but the expressions… It’s not the body that we like, but the way in which he moves… It's not usually the body that attracts us, but the way someone does something». With this statement, Norma Jean Baker, better known as Marilyn Monroe, described herself to perfection: a frail and misunderstood woman, a timeless myth that still succeeds in enchanting the entire world today as she did many years ago, thanks to her elegance and naiveté. Not everyone knows that divine Marilyn had a close bond with Made in Tuscany, more specifically with the “prodigious shoemaker” Salvatore Ferragamo, who loved calling her a Venus and created her rigorously made-to-measure shoes. A union between the star and the “shoemaker to the stars” already celebrated in an exhibition organized by Maison Ferragamo, to celebrate Marilyn. Her dearest friends and accomplices talked about and remembered her: her clothes, accessories, artwork, photos and videos. An exursus through the memories that through magic and enchantment, made the most famous blonde in history “come to life”. A part of the exhibit was devoted solely to shoes, including those created for her by Salvatore Ferragamo himself. Like stepping back in time, this event has brought that which the maestro created for the style and true essence of the actress, to current times. A location worthy of her fame was chosen and prepared: the Ferragamo Museum, located in the heart of the city, where fashion and art meet making Florence a diamond of Made in Tuscany. More than 50 years after her death (August 5, 1962), I wanted to pay homage to this myth through her shoes, thanks to which we Tuscans feel that Marilyn Monroe was also a little bit “ours”. “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world” Marilyn Monroe
Shoe created by Salvatore Ferragamo
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Red patent-leather pump based on the shoe created by Salvatore Ferragamo in the Fifties for Marilyn Monroe.
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FIRENZE STILE SOFT AND COLOURFUL EMOTIONS
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he Firenze Stile srl company not only owns the “Andrea Ventura Firenze” brand, but also manufactures footwear bearing the same name. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneurs Iacopo and Roberto Soldini (in the footwear industry since 1963), Firenze Stile began, right from the start, with the intention of changing the look of traditional classic men's shoes, addressing a formal and young clientele in search of practical and innovative style. Still in 2007, thanks to designer Andrea Ventura’s contribution, the brand was created together with the product philosophy and the first “Andrea Ventura Firenze” collection, which in the years to come, developed into a small, great qualitative Made in Italy success. “Andrea Ventura Firenze” footwear can now be
found in about 150 prestigious shops, both domestically and internationally. The owners talk to us about it: «Reflecting our tendency for research and our innate passion, our brand’s footwear stands out – not only for its unique style – but also for the supple feeling when you slip into the shoes, or just look at them and touch them. Each shoe is rigorously hand-finished to give it a special look. Both in the summer and winter collections, “Andrea Ventura Firenze” shoes are in fact very flexible and supple thanks to selected materials and our special assembly techniques. The high quality materials evoke a sense of luxury, and are specially selected to look and feel soft. The proposed colours are vibrant and defined, reminiscent of joy and confidence».
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Via La Casella 3/A, Capolona (AR)
Tel. +39 0575 421236
www.andreaventurashoes.com
POST & CO PRODUCT BY ART MODA SRL
POST & CO, ACCESSORIES FOR UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL USE ONLY
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he story of Art Moda in the leather industry, a company located in Mercatale Val di Pesa (FI), began with contract leather goods production. This soon changed with the need to capitalize on its expertise and artisan tradition giving voice to its own creativity. The Post & Co brand, founded in 1990, is a guarantee of real Made in Italy and its production includes belts, bracelets and small leather goods, the result of a skilled production that combines Italian techniques with artisanal methods. Each piece is unique and tells a story made of tradition, identity and style bound to the Tuscan territory. The company dedicates attention to detail at every processing phase, from the selection of leathers to the washing process, up to the finishing stage.
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f the Post & Co belt collections, the company’s pride is its Vintage line, characterized by specially washed leather that gives it a unique aged effect, for an accessory of great design and quality capable of maintaining its beauty over time. Instead, its Best Seller line includes handcrafted belts for men and women in the classical style, an important accessory that is capable of giving a chic effect that is perfect for every occasion. The company has its own store in Via dei Neri, one of the most characteristic streets of the historical centre of Florence, where you can find the entire Post & Co accessory collections.
Via Carlo Levi, 22 - Mercatale Val di Pesa (FI)
Tel. +39 055 821034
Store: Via De Neri, 82 rosso - Firenze
Tel. +39 055 212603
info@artmoda.it www.postandco.it
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LADY KENT MEN’S FOOTWEAR WITH AN INTERNATIONAL QUALITY
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ady Kent, a footwear manufacturer based in Fucecchio (FI), was founded in 1982 as a company specialized in the production of women's shoes, but soon oriented itself towards its current and historical core business: men’s footwear. Thanks to its experienced staff, Lady Kent is capable of handling every stage of the production cycle in-house. From the very beginning of its story, the target market for Lady Kent was the United States. To this day, the company has maintained this relationship with the US market, manufacturing mostly men’s mid-refined shoes under the “Mercanti Fiorentini” label. The footwear manufactured by Lady Kent has also established itself at the European level, thanks to a good positioning in France, Germany and Spain.
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global success achieved thanks to those products that represent the true excellence of this Fucecchio company: woven vegetable tanned leather shoes with a brushed/antique effect. This artisanal process gives that added value typical of Made in Italy. Moreover, since 2009, the company has owned its own designer outlet at the prestigious Galleria Gambrinus in the centre of Montecatini Terme. The only store of its kind, it carries the house brand name, “Mercanti Fiorentini” and specializes in the sale of its own men and women’s Made in Italy collection.
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Via Enrico Fermi 1/A, Fucecchio (FI)
Tel. +39 0571 242821
www.ladykent.it
PERONI FIRENZE ARTISAN SOUL AND QUALITY 100% HANDCRAFTED IN FLORENCE
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The idea of creating a unique object that is perfect in every detail, solidly based on the philosophy of Made in Italy and on the passion for beauty, have been the driving force behind the Fratelli Peroni artisan production since 1956. Today the third Peroni generation is pursuing the tradition of the ancient Florentine artistic cuoietto technique, combining it with a rigorous selection of raw materials and high quality artisanship, seeking quality without compromise to create contemporary products, all exquisitely handmade, ever more personalized, and capable of overcoming every test of time.
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ach Peroni Firenze product is environmentally friendly and is made in full respect of the environment: the vegetable tanned leather is hypoallergenic and the vegetable dyes used to hand colour each article are biodegradable. The company’s absolute excellence in product quality and continuous research to innovate the aesthetic appeal of its products have not been late in bearing its fruits: in 2007 Peroni Firenze was designated as the Italian company of excellence in the Eurispes report and in 2012, it qualified as a Bottega d’Arte by the Osservatorio Mestieri d'Arte.
Via G. Marconi 82/r interno, Firenze (FI)
Tel. +39 055 572520
www.peronifirenze.it
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(VERBA) SHOES WITH CHARACTER
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erba Italian Handcrafted Shoes is much more than a regular company. (verba) expresses an attitude that communicates its love for the product, quality and tradition of Made in Italy. A love to be lived with panache, easiness and a dash of flamboyancy. And it is precisely these distinctive characteristics, combined with the passion that envelops the entire company and the people and ideas that are part of it, that create unique products with a strong personality, together with a mix of emotions, gestures and equilibrium. For the new SS17collection the spotlight is on Slip-on, Sneakers and Derby, where the particular fit, reminiscent of “the
classic slipper shape”, becomes a constant that makes every model recognizable. The selected leathers and fabrics stand out for their extremely soft touch and striking combinations and colours. While black and white and fine leathers are predominant in the collection, it also has a bohò chic allure, thanks to the use of technical fabrics mixed with coloured and patterned details that maintain the contrast between hi-tech and classic styles. A collection that satisfies men and women looking for something special to wear every day. he innovative nature of the company is also reflected in the originality of the materials it uses such as bubble wrap, made in Italy in a particular texture, which gives life to a shoe that combines comfort and quality with creative designs and shocking colours. The result is a sporty yet elegant style that expresses the concept of “running” intended as the need to keep up with the times.
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Via Pistoiese , 47 - Fucecchio (FI)
Tel. +39 0571 261948
www.verba-italia.com
ROBERTO MANTELLASSI PRECIOUS ACCESSORIES MADE IN ITALY
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oberto Mantellassi Srl is a Tuscan company whose long history is bound to the experience and creativity of its namesake founder and designer in the field of Made in Italy leather fashion accessories such as keychains, bracelets, belts, and bags. All of the articles labelled “Roberto Mantellassi” have a unique, refined, elegant design, the summation of artisan accoutrements that enrich and characterise them. Every single product tells a story that distinguishes it for its uniqueness, expressing all the expertise employed in its creation: from the choice of leather to the precise workmanship of minute details.
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he raw materials preferred by Roberto Mantellassi are traditional and precious exotic leathers such as python and karung, which require special processing skills, making the articles precious and recognizable starting from their superb colours. These original accessories in stainless steel or other alloys plated in Rhodium, Gold and Ruthenium, harmoniously combined with studs, pearls or Swarovski crystals, embellish and expand the range of the Roberto Mantellassi collections. Essentially, the company proposes two lines: “Roberto Mantellassi” and “RO” dedicated primarily to keychains. The Roberto Mantellassi collections are known and appreciated all over the world. From Italy to the United States where the brand has conquered important boutiques and the international jet set.
Via della Berna 13, Cerreto Guidi (FI)
Tel. +39 0571 587369
www.robertomantellassi.com
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SA.BA. SHOES THE EXCELLENCE OF WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR
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a.Ba Shoes, a footwear manufacturer based in Montelupo Fiorentino (FI), was founded in 2013, and in just over three years has become a point of reference for the entire Empoli area.
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he Administrative Director Michele Morelli, who worked in administration and finance for years, and the two owners Giovanni Salamone and Sandro Bagni, first-rate artisans of the footwear industry, run Sa.Ba Shoes. From ballerina flats to boots, Sa.ba. Shoes produces top quality women's shoes for the most famous international fashion brands, making the most of its expertise and artisanal techniques acquired from years of experience in this sector. The company's strength is undoubtedly its meticulous attention to details, from the choice of quality raw materials to the precision with which they are processed, from a thorough quality control and product compliance, which is done step-by-step during the entire production process, up to extremely punctual deliveries. The entire production process is carried out inhouse with qualified staff, from the design to the completion of the shoe to packaging. Sa.Ba Shoes is experiencing a continuous growth that is confirmed by an important increase in numbers every year: an increased volume of business, an expansion of brands and high-end clients, and growth in the number of skilled employees, who are currently 26.
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Via del Lavoro 43/D Montelupo Fiorentino (FI)
Tel. +39 0571 1738073
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DOMINO THE ARTISANS OF DREAMS
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ABORATORIO TOSCANO” is the house brand of “Domino Srl”, the Florentine leather goods company founded in 2011 by Adriano Dedisti and brothers Emanuele and Gabriele Giacomelli, all professionals with a longstanding experience in the leather sector. LABORATORIO TOSCANO” made its debut in 2013, characterizing itself right from the start for its collection of men and women’s bags that are creatively designed in combination with high quality materials. In 2014, the brand’s style was entrusted to Sonia Finocchietti, a painter and sculptor who contributed to the Domino Srl project with her experience as a well-rounded artist, designing increasingly inspired and surprising bag collections. Starting from the assumption that a bag is the item that best expresses style and elegance, especially for women, Finocchietti focused her designs on precious, refined models that are full of character to enhance the wearer's personality. This is how the “LABORATORIOTOSCANO” Fall/ Winter 2016 – 2017 collection was born, inspired by famous sculptors, artists and painters from every period. Bags with decisive shapes, characterized by the overlapping of various materials where the bag’s body is in black leather
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and the flaps are made from exotic coloured leathers. A detail that gives a three-dimensional quality to the object and distinguishes it for the colour combinations inspired by works of art. Quality, handcrafted Made in Italy leather, and ideas: in a brief amount of time, Domino Srl creations have conquered a significant portion of the market, establishing it at high levels in Europe, the United States and in Asia, Japan and Korea in particular.
Vecchia Pisana 317, Loc. Malmantile (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8784720
www.laboratoriotoscano.it
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LEATHER ACCESSORIES
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uscany can boast a great tradition in leather processing: not only thanks to one of Italy's most important tannery districts, but especially thanks to the dozens of leather goods companies that have refined their tanning, modelling, and leather assembly techniques for generations. Suede, accessories, bags, handbags, and footwear: the possibilities are endless, quality and elegance are assured. Knowing how to work leather means ensuring clients the highest quality products, developed thanks to processing that
is increasingly attentive to environmental sustainability and technological innovation: behind every product is a meticulous effort in workshops, design studios, and companies. An operation that has its pulsing heart in leather processing, but also includes the creations of designers, physical-chemical tests in labs, chromatic experiments and numerous other steps. In short, the creation of leather goods needs a head and arms: but above all a heart.
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PELLETTERIA BELVEDERE THE BELVEDERE OF ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY
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he ambition to create beauty and decades of expertise: these are the elements that characterize the Florentine Pelletteria Belvedere, whose logo is inspired by the work of the architect Bernardo Buontalenti, genius of the Grand Duchy of Florence who built the Forte di Belvedere in Florence. Since 1945, Pelletteria Belvedere, a family run company currently managed by Paolo Rossi, best respects and reflects the Florentine artisan tradition of combining beauty and elegance. Enzo Rossi, the company’s founder, had started his leather workshop by
launching his own line of wallets on the domestic and foreign markets: a refined and elegant collection, in keeping with artisan experience and sensitivity, now globally recognised by all industry professionals. The Belvedere company has a streamlined structure, composed of a highly qualified staff, which enables the company to carry out specialized and detailed processes. The range of products labelled “Belvedere” includes hundreds of models of wallets, coin purses, keychains, belts, folders and various articles. Every detail is taken care of with manic precision, making “Belvedere” leather goods even more precious. Exclusive brass accessories that combine aesthetics and functionality also embellish the articles. In addition, each article is customizable at the client’s request with the Belvedere staff ready to satisfy every need starting from the selection of materials to the realization of the models, in addition to logistics and distribution. Made in Italy to the nth degree.
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Via L.Einaudi 2/B, Pontassieve (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8328784
www.belvedere-firenze.com
PELLETTERIE ROSANO PASSIONATE ABOUT EXCELLENCE
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n engrained artisan tradition combined with meticulous attention to detail. These are the characteristics of Pelletterie Rosano, a company dedicated to Made in Italy, which has been a point of reference for the production of high-level leather handbags and accessories since 1971. The company, which has already been collaborating with one of the most important Florentine fashion labels for many years, provides its clients with complete service: from stylistic and technical designs to the development of models, up to packaging the finished product. Real Made in Italy is the company’s strong point, a value that encompasses many others: for Pelletterie Rosano it is not simply a matter of image but of ethics, commitment and skill. In fact, all of their handbags and accessories are 100% Made in Italy by qualified personnel with specific expertise, the result of stylistic creativity and
artisan techniques, without ever overlooking the respect of regulations concerning labour protection, safety systems and production control, as well as respect of the environment. With the arrival of the second generation, Pelletterie Rosano has begun using new technologies, such as e-commerce and a presence on social media, continuing along its path towards affirming itself on the European market as a spokesperson of real Made in Italy, which distinguishes itself for its taste, artisanship and tradition.
Via Lisbona 28/A, Pontassieve (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8314376
www.pelletterierosano.it
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MARLIN FACTORY
WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR: A FAMILY AFFAIR
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arlin Factory is a company owned by Leonardo Rizzo, the grandson who followed in the family tradition, the fourth generation of a family of designers and artisans of women's footwear. In particular, Leonardo is specialized in sandals and accessories, such as bags and belts.
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eonardo's grandfather, Franco Rizzo, was a highly regarded footwear designer within the industry, as he gained the opportunity to work with many of the most prestigious Italian footwear manufacturers, thus becoming a highly sought after artisan. Mr. Rizzo was also a founding member of the Associazione Italiana Stilisti Calzature and won various awards dedicated to his work, amongst which, the academic Oscar for High Fashion in 1972 stands out. Breathing in the air of this work in his family, Leonardo soon began to learn it, following a professional path that in 2013 culminated with the opening of his own company, Marlin Factory. Leonardo’s collections of sandals, bags and belts are characterized by their vintage look, achieved by mainly using vegetable tanned leather and Tuscan cowhide as raw materials. The Marlin Factory collections cater to a mid-high level clientele that knows how to appreciate a quality product. The best-selling colours are black and dark brown, without disdaining the typical summer colours and lamé. Leonardo Rizzo's products are distributed in selected boutiques in Italy and Europe.
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Via Temistocle Pace 3/D, Lamporecchio (PT)
Tel. +39 3317085808
info@marlinfactory.com
PELLETTERIA LA MELINA HANDBAGS THAT ARE TRUE WORKS OF ART
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elletteria Melina, based in Scandicci - Florence, has many years of experience in the creation of leather goods for the most famous brands on the Luxury market. The expertise of this new business covers every stage of bag production, particularly women’s handbags: from the development of models, to cutting and preparation, up to the industrialization, finishing and packaging of the product. The “La Melina” staff is capable of creating unique models, adapting to every kind of style, shape and material.
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n attention to detail where the prototype development department is the creative heart of the entire process. FR&D FIRENZE is the new and prestigious Pelletteria La Melina brand, created from the desire to offer the female public a fresh and elegant quality product, so unique as to not go unnoticed. The originality of the FR&D FIRENZE line of bags is the celebration of beauty. Each floral print is inspired by photographs of real flowers, digitally processed to create nuances based on chosen colour trends. A rising star on the Luxury market ready to impress in the name of true Made in Italy. Look at the e-commerce site www.fredfirenze.com to see the entire bag collection.
Via Benozzo Gozzoli, 5 Scandicci (FI)
Tel. +39 055 7310609
www.pelletterialamelina.it
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BRUNO ROSSI BAGS SUPPLE ELEGANCE THAT CONQUERS
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he Bruno Rossi company was founded in 1973 in Fucecchio Tuscany. Its supple fine leather bags received immediate and widespread acclaim right from the start, for both their practicality and good pricequality ratio. To this day, the market share embraced by Bruno Rossi Bags is constantly growing with peaks of interest in Japan, France, Spain and Russia. The leather’s pliability surprises and captures all the senses. The outstanding quality of the raw materials, the creative inventiveness of the cut, and the special colour choices all make Bruno Rossi Bags a true industry excellence. This is how the owners describe the Bruno Rossi Bags label: «Our brand is positioned in the best national and international boutiques alongside the most prestigious brands.
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ur bags are appreciated for their suppleness and excellent quality of the calfskin we use, which is one of our strengths. The Bruno Rossi production ranges from knapsacks to bags in various sizes with pockets and zippers, handbags with handles or shoulder straps in calfskin or other materials like deerskin, cowhide, alpaca and more. All this while constantly keeping an eye on the trends dictated by the fashion market».
Via Camelie 38, Loc. San Pierino, Fucecchio (FI)
Tel. +39 00571 21011
www.brunorossibags.it
PELLETTERIA PRATESE THE BELT SPECIALIST
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ounded in 1908 by Umberto Carradori, Pelletteria Pratese has longstanding experience in the leather industry. Artisan expertise has been passed down from father to son, up to the current third generation, formed by the brother-team of Corrado and Emilio Carradori, who now run the family business together with a team of skilled staff, producing top quality belts and other leather accessories. Attention to detail starts with the selection of materials, continues with an accurate quality control during each production phase, and ends with precision finishing. The company’s pride is its production of curved belts. Pelletteria Pratese collaborates with the client at various stages: from the study and creation of the models to the research of materials for the production of customized belts. Production is currently divided into three lines.
The tailored line employs the best Italian, French and English leathers and sets itself apart for its classic and sober elegance or for special processes that give life to casual yet classy belts. The saddlery line exalts leather quality thanks to almost completely manual processing. Instead, the refined line uses top quality real reptile skins, including python, Nile crocodile, and alligator. Furthermore, the company also produces a range of leather accessories such as various types of men and women’s bracelets, round belt boxes, or leather bottle carriers that hold three bottles of wine.
Via Puccini 191 - 191a Montemurlo (PO) Tel. +39 0574 815116
www.pelletteriapratese.it
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furnished space says a great deal about those who live in it: it is the first and most important calling card that we give to each person that comes to visit us in our home or workplace. Furniture, curtains, and lamps help us explain our character, our sensitivity and our taste: being able to choose from quality products is essential to telling ourselves and others who we are. In this section, we will discover how to make the most of our living spaces, starting from the shape: from the preparation of working spaces to the architectural design of the home. Even in this area, that inimitable combination of taste, artisan expertise and innovation that characterize Made in Italy, emerges. Once the space has been optimized, it is necessary to consider how to enhance it: what curtains do you choose to bring out the light? What style do you adopt for the furniture? Which linens work with the setting? Good taste and refinement are necessary conditions, just like relying on skilled professionals to guide you in your choices with experience, professionalism and top quality products. On the following pages, you will find some tips to make the space you live in every day more beautiful and comfortable.
MARCO MATTEINI MATTEINI + ASSOCIATES
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arco Matteini is an architect and founder of the MATTEINI + ASSOCIATES firm with offices in Prato and Pistoia. With his multiple and globally appreciated works, Matteini is present at prestigious architectural events like the Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale.
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atteini’s work is oriented towards a range of themes: environmental, executive, industrial, residential, public, receptive, and restoration. We asked Marco Matteini his thoughts about industrial architecture in particular: «I see the architect's role like that of an orchestra conductor. Specifically, I am convinced that the architecture for enterprises and industries should combine the brand's identity with the functionality of the production plant. Optimization of working space and beauty. Efficiency and aesthetics. Rationality and image. Without forgetting the right balance between budget, sustainability and high-quality projects».
www.matteiniassociates.com – info@matteiniassociates.com
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EURO LAMP ART HANDCRAFTED LIGHT FIXTURES MADE IN ITALY
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uro Lamp Art Srl was founded in Florence in 1975 on the Florentine artisan tradition of hand-forged iron. Mario Scelfo, the owner and founder, and his wife Giuseppina have designed and manufactured the models for the company’s collections for forty years. Their children, Laura and Lorenzo now actively collaborate in daily operations. The company produces lighting fixtures such as chandeliers, sconces, ceiling light fixtures, and floor lamps, as well as home furnishing accessories such as tables, chairs, and mirrors, all exclusively hand-decorated and in wrought iron often enriched with precious Swarovski ® crystals and Murano glass, offering clients a vast range of colours even on request. In addition to the wide range of products in the catalogue, Euro Lamp Art is capable of producing customized items in sizes and designs according to client specifications.
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ach article has its own artisan characteristics with its own handcrafted decoration, making it a unique piece, appreciated by clients seeking Made in Italy quality. Quality control at every stage of production is one of the company’s primary objectives. Every Euro Lamp Art product is CE certified for European market and UL certified for the U.S. market. Euro Lamp Art exports worldwide and participated at the most important international lighting and furnishing trade fairs for many years.
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Via Pisana 588, Scandicci (FI)
Tel. +39 055 7310687
email info@eurolampart.it
www.eurolampart.it
PANTERA LUCCHESE ITALIAN TALENT, PASSION AND CREATIVITY.
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antera Lucchese, an artisan company in Porcari (LU), has produced the highest quality furniture since 1968, thanks to the vast wealth of expertise accumulated over time that has always looked towards the future: characteristics that have attracted the attention of national and international clients, who entrust Pantera Lucchese with the creation of customized furniture. For Pantera Lucchese extensive collections of lacquered furniture and accessories only represent a starting point towards the design and creation of solutions customized to the preferences and needs of each individual client. The company draws its inspiration from a variety of styles that range from classics like country, distressed, and colonial to more modern and trendy styles like the Rouge et Noire collection, with its sinuous and elegant lines that incorporate silver and gold leaf, or the Noctis catalogue that proposes a selection of contemporary styled furniture.
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antera Lucchese can handle any type of project: from the dining room to the bedroom, from the living room to any other room in the house. A company where wood, superior artisanship and the highest handmade quality rule: furniture that is entirely Made in Italy and customized to create veritable works of art. The company is expanding its market towards Russia, China and the USA.
Via Lucia 53 - Porcari, Lucca
Tel. +39 0583 211110
www.panteralucchese.com
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LINTEA MARE PERSONALIZED LUXURY LINENS
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ince 1986, Lintea Mare has produced bespoke linens for the bed, bath and table, and has provided accessories for yachts, villas and private jets. The company was founded in Viareggio, the hub of the most important shipyards in the world, to specifically meet the needs of the luxury yachting sector. This is what led the founders of Lintea Mare to start their bespoke high quality linen business, where the demand was increasing and the market offered no solutions. Today Lintea Mare continues to maintain and develop business relationships with clients worldwide from its Viareggio showroom, while its production is carried out in Pistoia, a city traditionally bound to household linen production where an expert staff makes the linens that are shipped worldwide.
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his leads us to the Lintea Mare collections. The bedding coordinates are unique and personalized, created according to requested specifications. The company’s standards are the highest in the Italian artisan and bespoke tradition. The vast selection of fabrics
includes: the finest Egyptian cotton percale and satin, linen, silk, a fine silk and cashmere blend satin, and mixed blend fabrics. The inhouse design service offers the opportunity to create unique linens. The colours, sizes, shapes, and embroidery or decorations are entirely personalized: from sheets to duvet covers, from pillows to bedspreads and fur throws, as well as duvets, blankets, and throws made of pure wool and cashmere. Table linens: Lintea Mare can make tablecloths to measure, and personalized napkins and placemats coordinated with interior designs and china patterns. Here the range of fabrics is also vast: from satins to damasks, from pure linen to easy care cotton. The collection comes full circle with its bath coordinates and towelling, which can always be personalized in every detail.
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very Lintea Mare article is the expression of quality, attention to detail, and complete customer service. A mission that has made this company a crowning achievement of Made in Italy.
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26 - 20159 Milano Via Virgilio 133, Viareggio (LU) Via Benigno Tel. +39 Crespi, 0584 389582 www.linteamare.it
FIDERTESSILE FIDERTESSILE PREZIOSI THE TEXTILEACCESSORI REVOLUTION MADE IN ITALY
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he Fidertessile story is first and foremost a family’s history that began in 1960 when Mr. Tebaldo Colligiani began producing and selling upholstery textiles destined to use in various sectors. In 1974, his children Renzo and Giovanna became involved in their father’s activity and founded the current Fidertessile. This company is located in Agliana (PT), and is specialized in the production of a wide range of textiles for interior design. They range from jacquards to microfibers and velvets, with at an endless choice of designs and patterns, natural and synthetic materials, and colours. Fidertessile dedicates a great amount of attention to research in the textile field in order to propose competitive and innovative products each time. The most recent example is “Newlife” a new revolutionary eco-friendly fabric made from recycled materials and ground PET (plastic
bottles in first place), using a patented industrial process, which arrives on the market with a zero environmental impact. Among the various Fidertessile collections, many fabrics bear witness to the company’s creative and productive capacity: woollen fabrics with a weft/warp weave, plain and micro patterned fabrics, different slub tones on the weft and warp creating fabrics with a paintbrush stroke effect. In addition to very precious calender fabrics: natural fibres embellished with lamé that gives a gold or silver finishing effect, endowing fabrics with a luxurious look. True Made in Italy applied to textiles.
Via Salcetana 88/C, Agliana (PT)
Tel. +39 0574 711502
info@fidertessile.it
www.fidertessile.it
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FRANCHINI MARE A PASSION FOR LINENS
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he outstanding Franchini Mare atelier is located in the heart of the Viareggio shipyards at Via dei Pescatori 5, where more or less famous clients satisfy their quest for top quality linens embellished with handcrafted embroidery. Every piece is unique and offers clients an exclusive and personalized product for their homes and yachts.
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aving the opportunity to view many types of fabrics and precious embroidery in the comfort of a sophisticated and extremely welcoming ambience will make your experience all the more enjoyable. The passion and professionalism which the Franchini family has put into its work over three generations will involve you and will transform all of your dreams into reality!
Showroom: Via dei Pescatori 5, Viareggio (LU)
Tel. +39 0584 389630
www.franchinimare.it
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CATERING
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ALIANTE
CATERING ED EVENTI WHEN TRADITION ENCOUNTERS INNOVATION
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rganizing a reception is more than just offering excellent catering. This is why Aliante Catering has developed a service that is attentive to the quality of products, client needs, and the distinctiveness of every context. This company’s mission is to create a project from start to finish, not just supplying a catering service. All this is carried out in full accordance with the client’s intentions, combining aesthetic beauty with quality service using materials and colours that match the themes of corporate merchandising solutions for the presentation of a product, a collection, or a brand. Private receptions, business meetings, or brand presentations: every event requires a specific ambience, scenery, and menu. Thanks to its vast experience, Aliante Catering can organize a turnkey
event, supporting its clients through every phase, including the search for a location, the creation of the setting, and the choice of materials and lighting design, combined with the careful selection of raw materials. All this to bring together the beauty and quality of the product offered in a constant quest for excellence. Nonetheless, the heart of Aliante’s service is its varied gastronomic proposal, which includes menus to suit any occasion. In addition to the excellent products of our land, in which Aliante has always taken great pride seeking out quality and local products to ensure a maximum sustainability and authenticity of each course, the company also offers multi-ethnic, kosher, and halal menus, as well as vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free options. These are all details that can never be overlooked in business proposals. Moreover, all of the pastries are artisanal products and are the perfect end to a truly unforgettable event. In 2104, Aliante Catering was awarded first prize in the coveted King of Catering event in the Tradition and Innovation section, affirming this young and dynamic company’s ability to be flexible and creative in the wake of a secure and consolidated tradition. Via Tarantelli 31/33 | Sesto Fiorentino (FI)
Tel. +39 366 6145891
www.alianteristorazione.it
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RM GLAMOUR THE EXCELLENCE OF WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR
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rganizing an event and catering are services that go hand in hand: they must be coordinated, be consistent with their surroundings and, above all, be able to put the guests of honour and their guests at ease. This is why RM Glamour Ricevimenti creates each event according to its clients’ requests, to ensure an intimate atmosphere that is engaging and consistent with the occasion and context. RM Glamour Ricevimenti accompanies the client from the choice of the location, also thanks to partnerships that it can boast with castles, villas and palazzos throughout Italy.
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he company also has its own estate: “Il Quadrifoglio”, a few kilometres from Volterra, which can sleep 100 and features a salon suitable for civil weddings or conferences. Many clients have relied on RM Glamour Ricevimenti to organize events in other parts of Europe, demonstrating the notable quality of its catering service. Just as much attention is dedicated to the menu selection, which can be customized according to all of the clients’ requirements. RM Glamour Ricevimenti is the partner to turn to for the organization of any event, from weddings to business dinners, from private parties to gala events. Because wellbeing, elegance and quality are fundamental to making your events truly unforgettable.
Via Newton, 20 50051 Castelfiorentino (FI) Tel. +39 0571 632557 Cel. +39 339 7683758
www.rmglamourricevimenti.com
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BOCCO & BUCCIA EVENTS TO REMEMBER
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occo & Buccia Ricevimenti has worked in the Lucca territory for over 10 years. The evolution has been steady: from small receptions to more important and structured events. Weddings, corporate parties, communions and confirmations, birthdays, theme parties, cooking service at home for special occasions: no event is excluded when Bocco & Buccia Ricevimenti have been contacted.
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he locations are varied and prestigious such as the most beautiful public and private historical villas of Lucca area. It is also possible to opt for the upscale location owned by Bocco & Buccia Ricevimenti, ideal for smaller more contained events. The owners Giovanni and Cristina take care of every detail: from choosing the right location from those available, the operational organization of the event up to, of course, the food with catering service. For each event, the menus and the preparation are fully shared with the client in order to reach the ideal solution for every need. Made in Italy applied to event planning.
Via della Madonnina 26 – 30, Lunata (LU)
Tel. +39 0583 429049
boccoebuccia@alice.it
www.boccoebucia.it
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Via del Proconsolo 16r, 50122, Firenze, Italia PHONE
+39 055 240618 WEBSITE
www.fishinglab.it EMAIL
info@fishinglab.it OPENING
From 10 AM
FISH INTO A REAL MUSEUM
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nside FISHING LAB Alle Murate restaurant, history and art have left visible traces: admire the important cycle of frescoes, with the authentic portrait of Dante Alighieri and the precious Roman remains in the basement. This modern seafood restaurant offers a varied selection of dishes, ranging from the classics to the most creative, with fish handled strictly on sight, passing through a “trendy-street food” and a “maritime” interpretation of the Tuscan tradition. Taste it into a real museum, under Dante's eyes or sitting on an archaeological site.
Via di Passignano 17 - 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), Italia PHONE
+39 055 8071623 WEBSITE
www.ristorolanticascuderia.com EMAIL
info@ristorolanticascuderia.com OPENING
AM 12:30 - 14:30 - PM 19:30 - 22:30
RISTORO “L’ANTICA SCUDERIA”
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n the heart of Chianti, in the enchanting village of Badia a Passignano, we find Ristoro “L’Antica Scuderia”, which embodies the trappings of quality and conviviality typical of Tuscan cuisine. In a setting as impressive as refined, the dishes on the menu are no less inferior. From oven baked onions stuffed with truffle pecorino to penne dell’Arciere with asparagus and saffron; from the “queen” Bistecca alla Fiorentina to pizzas cooked in a wood burning oven: every palate can be delighted, with no exception. An excellent wine list.
Piazza della Passera 2/3, Firenze, Italia PHONE
+39 055 215969 FACEBOOK
Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino EMAIL
ilmagazzino@live.it OPENING
AM 12:00 - 15:00 - PM 19:30 - 23:00
OSTERIA TRIPPERIA “IL MAGAZZINO”
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veryone in Florence knows that the Temple of lampredotto and tripe is the Osteria Tripperia “Il Magazzino” of Alessandro Caldini and chef Luca Cai. Overlooking Piazza della Passera, one of the most beautiful “secret” squares in Florence, “Il Magazzino” has welcomed the so-called fifth/fourth enthusiasts for years now. Here, they propose innovative and delicious recipes that put the offal that is so dear to the traditional Florentine street cuisine at the heart of their menu: Tripe Sushi, Tongue Carpaccio, Lampredotto Meatballs ... you just need to book!
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INDEX INSIDE COVER
JEWELLERY
Visconti
Jessica Jewels.................... 49 Desphaera Gioielli by Picador. . 50 Neri Gioielli ........................ 51 Amen................................... 5 3
FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS 4 zampe 1 coda................... 22
MADE IN ITALY.. 54
CLOTHING
ACCESSORIES FOOTWEAR AND
Sartoria Vanni...................... 26 Poggianti.............................. 28 Luigi e Guido Tesi................ 29 Marzia Ceneda.................... 30 Verfi ................................... 31 Giab's ................................. 32 Emma White........................ 33 Rosi Collection.................... 34 Rossi .................................. 35 Loretta Caponi.................... 36 Felice ................................. 38 Innovation........................... 40 Stephen .............................. 41 Nipal................................... 42 New Line............................. 43
TEXTILES Lanificio Arca...................... 45 Pontetorto........................... 47
Firenze Stile ....................... 62 Post & Co. .......................... 63 Lady Kent ........................... 64 Peroni Firenze .................... 65 Verba .................................. 66 Roberto Mantellassi ............ 6 7 Sa.ba Shoes ....................... 68 Domino ............................... 6 9
LEATHER
FURNISHIN ACCESSORIES Marco Matteini ................... 79 Eurolampart ........................ 8 0 Pantera Lucchese ............... 8 1 Lintea Mare ........................ 82 Fidertessile ........................ 83 Europrogect ....................... 84 Franchini Mare ................... 85
CATERING Aliante Catering .................. 8 7 RM Glamour ....................... 89 Bocco e Buccia .................. 91
RESTAURANTS Fishing Lab......................... 93 L'Antica Scuderia................ 93 Osteria tripperia Il Magazzino.... 93
GOODS
BACK COVER
Pelletteria Belvedere .......... 72 Pelletterie Rosano .............. 73 Marlin Factory..................... 74 Pelletteria la Melina............. 7 5 Bruno Rossi Bags ............... 76 Pelletteria Pratese............... 7 7
Opera srl
Sensational leather
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