GATTINONI IN A CLOUD

One of the highligths of Rome Fashion Week was the Haute Couture défilé of Gattinoni. One of the few shows that were released in the international press as Stefano Dominella (CEO of the brand) explained on the italian TV (Rai 2), just two days ago. The défilé took place at the Nuvola (the Cloud), the new Conference Centre in EUR designed by the architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas.  An amazing place that will opened in the next monthes (hopefully). Let's talk now about the dresses by Guillermo Mariotto, the creative director of Gattinoni. The fil rouge was lightness, transparency and grace. No doubt we were in a Cloud! I saw lots of veils, organza and tulle. Dresses were  white, light green and blue chesterfield. Most of them in pure linen with embroidery. Nice accessories such as headwear and amazing sculpture-jewelry designed by Gianni de Benedettis. Gattinoni atelier is in via Sardegna. You can visit it with www.grandtourshopping.com

FOUR HANDS FOR SHOPPING

Massimo Noli and Nicola Frau are two italian designers that showed their ready to wear collection during Rome Fashion Week. After working individually they joined creating "Quattro Mani" which means Four Hands. They focused on geometry, contrast between colours and fabrics. The result is a good choice of knee lenght dresses, pant suits, sporty parkas and pencil skirts. Lines are clean and there is a wide variety of grosgrain, crepe de chine, poplin, nylon and technonappa. Photocredit Luca Sorrentino. www.quattromanifashionproject.blogspot.com

COLOSSEUM AND JEWELRY

With www.grandtourshopping.com you can discover new designers and jewelry makers. Recently, I discover Cecilia Capuano, a lovely roman lady. She studied fashion and jewelry at European Institute of Design. Her love for fashion generates her passion for jewelry. Here below a gallery of her rings. The brand was established in 2011. The showroom is in a XVI Century convent just a few steps from the Colosseum. She hosts seasonal events showcasing her creations and bespoke jewels. Her style is recognizable in sculptural and one of a kind creations. The metal yields to her will. She admires nature such as butterflies bringing delicacy and audacity. Gold and silver are combined with precious stones with unique results. The showroom is in via del Colosseo 62. Only by appointment