HERMES AT WORK IN ROME

In Rome, up to the 16th of March, it is possible to watch artisans and craftspeople of Hermès in the Museo dell’Ara Pacis, Lungotevere in Augusta. It is part of the itinerant festival called “Hermès at Work” created in 2011. Artisans representing ten of the Parisian house’s métiers will meet the public ( also clients from www.grantourshopping.com because we will send them right away). They will share their expertise and passion.

In ten dedicated display areas, visitors will be able to discover the talented hands which transform material into bags, saddles, silk carves ( in the picture below a couple of printers on silk), ties, gloves and much more. The artisans demonstrate and explain their work, answer questions from the public , and discuss the exceptional techniques that are the hallmark of every Hermès métier. A film will provide an immersive experience for visitors to learn about the master glass-makers and cutters of the Saint Louis crystal works, founded in 1586 and acquired by Hermès in 1989.

A celebration of the craftsmanship, these experiences will give visitors a new sense of the meaning behind the term “artisan” and an understanding of the associated techniques. Thoughout the event, round tables and conferences will allow to delve deeper into the themes of craftsmanship, innovation and the transmission of know-how. Don’t miss it

Shopping in Rome for curvy women and tall men

Shopping in Rome in the area of Via del Corso for curvy women and big men. Finding the right clothes for big and tall sizes can be a challenge. We will have to go on a shopping tour in about ten days with a couple XL. He is two meters tall and She is curvy too but I don’t know exactly her size. I will figure it out when I will see her.

.In order not to improvise I made already some research and today I went scouting. I think I find the right places. For him we will go to Pitran , a fantastic store that I just discovered. It is in via del Gambero. They have a wide variety of pants, suits, belts. A lot of italian brands for classical and sportswear. For shoes we will try Fratelli Rossetti and also Cenci.

For her it is a little easier because in Italy we have different brands for curvy ladies. For example Marina Rinaldi. The new spring summer campaign has Ashley Graham who looks gorgeous as you can see in the picture below. In the boutique, in via Borgognona a wide variety of cabans, dresses and black pants that might be good for my client. There is also a new capsule collection designed by Fausto Puglisi, a good italian designer who used to work also for Ungaro. Another good address is Elena Mirò in via Frattina where I saw the new collection particularly cool .

SHOPPING IN EMILIO PUCCI AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE SOON IN ROME

Emilio Pucci is linked to the brand’s sport heritage. In Rome the boutique is in piazza di Spagna. Last week I went to the presentation in Milano of the new fall winter collection 2019-20. It was like a tableau vivant and I am looking forward to see it in Rome next season. They were a lot of bomber jackets and track pants. It reminds me of the swinging London of the Sixties with Lurex chiffon tops, caftans and sequin embroidered. We also love the patterned pleated skirts.

Emilio Pucci is in the middle of a process. In the last twenty years they hired a bunch of famous designers such as Christian Lacroix, Matthew Williamson, Peter Dundas and Massimo Giorgetti who left in 2017. This time there was a team work. Laudomia Pucci, the daughter of Emilio, seemed quite happy about it. She declared: “It’s a great moment of change, the collection is more feminine and elegant “. She is the image director and member of the board even though the brand is owned by LVMH Fashion group.

At the reception in the gorgeous Pucci showroom in via Amedei where the presentation took place I saw Sidney Toledano, chairman and CEO of Pucci. Here what he declares to the WWD “ This is a studio work, they did a good job with new materials, using graphics and subtle colors. We are a work in progress. This is a transition not a destination” The presentation in Milano was extremely crowded with a lot of buyers and journalists from all over the world. It is a good sign and we will soon see if the market likes this new collection and what I will be chosen in Rome next season. Keep in touch.