MICHAEL BLAKE PRESENTS
An Evening At The Villa
The backdrop for the Evening is the Is The Italianate Villa Marre. Built in 1881 by Angelo and Jenne Marre. Years later its faรงade became familiar to millions of people around the world through its appearance in the opening credits of a popular television show, Designing Women. 2
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Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 3
LA DOLCE VITA The “Sweet Life”, is a term I’ve grown to love because it embraces all that life should be. Ordinary everyday life is meant to be lived only a moment at a time, savored and cherished with a grateful attitude. For me, time spent with my family and friends over good food and conversation is the very best way to feel fully engaged in the moment. 4
“I always believed that women were as equally stunning in a Tuxedo as Ball Gowns “ Ralph Lauren
Tuxedos are so intriguing. They are a constraint that invites variations. They don’t make men look alike at all. On the contrary, they make us look more like ourselves. If you want to learn something about a man, see him in a tux.
A Tuxedo With A Pair Of Velvet Monogram Slippers Elevates Your Look!
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In The Good Italian II: The Prince Goes to Milan – a short film presented by the Italian menswear brand Caruso – the fictional Prince of Soragna embodies la dolce vita from the moment his Lancia Aurelia sports car pulls up at the entrance of The Four Seasons Hotel Milano. Throughout the film and his stay at the Hotel, the prince (played masterfully by actor Giancarlo Giannini) seeks out and enjoys only the finest in food, entertainment, fashion, accommodations and service. He requests perfection in every bite, in every experience. And he’s not alone. Italians from Florence to Milan have an appetite for only the finest cashmere, the most fragrant basil and the most handsome sports cars. Together, these are 6
Models: Leonce DeLoch and Sydne Harris
essential ingredients of la dolce vita, a unique recipe for life that locals have been perfecting for centuries. Italians look for ways to share happiness with other humans and try to make the most of the moment. The food, wine and
experience of living is only beautiful if you can share it someone else.
STYLE IS MORE THAN LOOKING THE PART
You must live and breathe it through a commitment to fabrics and tailoring, and wear it with an air effortless elegance.
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TAILORED SOPHISTICATION WITH A FEMININE 8
FLIRTATION
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