23rd October is the opening day of ROMAISON 2020, the first edition of a project that has the support of the Mayor, Virginia Raggi. The project sees Rome become part of fashion’s modern history, revealing itself as an extraordinary design laboratory where high artisanship lives alongside historical archive. This is a new opportunity for the city, which is opening its historical locations to projects dedicated to fashion research, concentrating on the area’s artisanal roots, and how they are being translated into digital and technological modernity.
The initiative comes in two parts: an exhibition from 23rd October until 29th November at the Ara Pacis Museum and an event scheduled to be held at the Mattatoio di Testaccio, both of which promote this creative DNA as a source of eternal inspiration, which gave birth to a spectacular style where high fashion and theatrical costume combine.
The Ara Pacis Museum is to host a major exhibition showcasing Rome’s most prestigious costume studios curated by fashion historian and critic, Clara Tosi Pamphili, which evokes the studios where visitors can observe the creativity, the techniques and the Italian savoir faire, and engage with the costume studios’ private archives and collections.
Annamode, Costumi d’Arte – Peruzzi, Farani, Pieroni, Tirelli will take centre stage in an exhibition rich in outfits and accessories from various eras. For the first time, this event will showcase the rich heritage of authentic pieces from the end of the 18th century up to today. Among the iconic pieces there are also designs from the personal archive of Gabriele Mayer, including photos and videos. One section is dedicated to Mensura, which has produced mannequins for more than a century, highlighting the relationship between art and artisanship.
This contemporary and experimental narrative includes an extraordinary performance, Embodying Pasolini, which will be streamed live and available worldwide. TILDA SWINTON, the multi-award-winning Scottish actress, will take centre stage at the Mattatoio di Testaccio. The event, curated by Olivier Saillard, fashion historian, world-renowned fashion curator and ex-director of the Palais Galliera fashion museum of the city of Paris, reflects on the evocative power of the costumes created by Rome’s artisans for the films of Pier Paolo Pasolini.
The initiative is promoted by Rome City Council. Organised by Zètema Progetto Cultura with technical assistance from Rinascente. We would also like to thank Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna and Istituto Luce – Cinecittà and Fondazione Cinema per Roma.
It is considered the most representative event of a sector that represents the excellence of Made in Italy, with more than 200,000 square meters entirely outdoors, between land and water and 5 different exhibition areas: TechTrade area, the section dedicated to components and accessories, Sailing World, the area of sailing, Boat Discovery for outboard motors, Yacht and Superyacht and Living the Sea area. This edition was very special, not only is it the first physical event of this sector in the post-pandemic period, but also because the Boat Show celebrated its 60th birthday. The event – organized by Confindustria Nautica, the trade association belonging to Confindustria that has had the institutional representation of the entire marine industry since 1967 – hosted some of the most important names of the nautical world: for motorboats, there were Amer Yachts, Arcadia, AzimutBenetti, Ferretti Group with the FSD – Ferretti Security Division, FIPA Group, Pardo, Princess, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker, VanDutch; for sailing, Beneteau, Dufour, Hanse, Jeanneau, Nautor’s Swan, Mylius Yachts, Solaris e Vismara. A new area will be dedicated to Superboat.
They presented a lot of novelties, focused on innovation technology, design and sustainability. Azimut Yachts presented one of its most desired yachts: Magellano 25 Metri, a project born from the collaboration with the world-renowned artist and architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, who designed the interiors of the boat, perfectly in line with his unmistakable style. One of its features is the use of carbon and of the latest technologies, such as the air sanitization system based on a NASA patent and the Hotel Mode functionality that guarantees long-lasting stops with zero emissions. The collaboration with Vincenzo De Cotiis was born from a common bond with fiberglass: essential construction material for Azimut Yachts and one of the artist’s favourite materials. In this yacht, the fiberglass has a completely new life, becoming a design element.
Another Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture’s interior design project for the new Oasis 40 M model. The Oasis 40M superyacht is the new flagship of the Boat Show and the most photographed boat, thanks to its incredible beach area situated at its stern, which becomes an elegant lounge with infinity pool. The yacht has 4 decks with 5 cabins for 10 guests and 4 cabins for 7 crew members.
Moreover, the convertible boats of Evo Yachts could not miss. Evo Yachts presented its new project: Evo R6 Open. 18 meters long, this model has wide areas, suitable to enjoy the sea view. Compared to the classic version, this new Open model has a steel roll-bar, with a suspended wing that connects two uprights: the result is a sportier boat that communicates an idea of lightness. Its most important feature is the beach lounge area, with its ‘XTension’ side banks that increase the available space by 40 percent, allow you to create new life scenarios and realize a space that can host a 2.85 meter long tender.
There were also some important debuts such as Antonini Navi, which was born from a shipyard that, at the beginning, produced oil platforms and soon specialized in carpentry and aluminium manufacturing. Finally, 10 years ago, the new Antonini family’s generation set up the real company. This fact also led to the transformation of the Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia – one of the largest with a sea view in the area – to start the production of customizable superyachts. During this event, they presented the scale models of UP40 Crossover and U4P0 Explorer, two concept that will be realized thanks to a modular steel platform that allows us to choose the type of yacht during the construction process. Both concepts are characterized by a harmonious and innovative design, designed by Fulvio De Simoni, award-winning architect who plays a leading role in his team. “The boat show, which hosts the most important players in the nautical sector, represents for us the perfect location to illustrate our project. Starting from a great team, with an important background of technical and business knowledge, and from the strategic position of the Gulf of La Spezia, our shipyard aims to conquer this sector thanks to an offer based on reliability, experience and competence. Thanks to metals flexibility, a 100% customizable material, we start from a blank sheet and thanks to our technicians and interior designers we can fulfil all shipowners’desires” said Aldo Manna, Partner and Sales Director of Antonini Navi.
Even Amer Yachts pays attention to sustainability: last year, they began their journey in order to reduce the use of fiberglass by introducing a mixture with a sustainable and recyclable fiber, Filava, and implementing a new material in the onboard components of Amer 120. Covid-19 has slowed down the certification tests, still in progress in ENEA in collaboration of RINA, to insert FILAVA in the standard construction specifications of the composite, but this lockdown hasn’t stopped Amer Yachts; they are continuing the experimentation with some historical printers, by creating a stern section of the hull project, designed by Massimo Verme, that will be entirely realized in Filava. It will take part in the Solar and Energy Challenge of Yacht Club of Monaco in 2021. Thanks to the collaboration with SEALENCE, this new Amer Yacht’s proposal will be also enriched with DeepSpeed electric jets, presented at the 2019 Genoa Boat Show; they represent one of the most advanced devices on the market, capable of achieving a very high level of energy efficiency, unthinkable until now.
Another green innovation is h2boat, the first hydrogen powered boat, that has called public attention, as the marine world has a great impact on the environment. Thanks to an Italian patent, developed by the University of Genoa, they have created a system that is able to accumulate energy for on-board services and propulsion via a hydrogen powered system. It’s a very ambitious project, still in development, that could make the entire sector less polluting.
Legendary and timeless label Triumph Lifestyle is back with a bold bang for Autumn Winter 2020: drawing inspiration from 100 years of history and a premium etiquette of sportswear- appropriate apparel, the brand provides clothing for craftsmanship aficionados with a penchant for iconic wardrobe classics.
“The Autumn/Winter 2020 campaign is the second collection from this new Triumph Motorcycles sub brand, putting quality at the forefront of every decision,” highlight the notes. “Inspired by the ride, the collection was shot in the raw and unforgiving British landscape of Honister Pass in the Lake District, a bucket list route for any rider. The location provides a breath-taking backdrop, whilst portraying the perfect scene of escapism that so many bikers strive for, a longing to explore – nothing but you and your motorbike.”
Exploring new prints and colours with styles such as the Camo Wax Garstang Jacket, making an item stand out delicately, grounding its heritage in early Field Jackets and constructed with compact twill oil cloth. Contrasting with the bold colours of the Avenham Wool Jacket in herringbone plaid inspired from the early 1920’s Moto blouson sports jackets, this collection has bolstered the foundations of its timelessness. This season, the brand’s masterstrokes incorporated a covetable line-up of luxury leather and wax jackets – which really tells us everything we need to know about the brand’s skill with transmuting staples into something original – blending the likes of utility wear and contemporary fashion.
The global fashion industry is undertaking a tumultuous ride in light of the Coronavirus pandemic which, for many enterprises, has been the catalyst of irrevocable financial disruptions. Major fashion capitals have had to adapt to a ‘new normal’, fledging to a new modus operandi in order to endure the crisis. Fashion weeks, in fact, have switched their format and the community of insiders hasn’t gathered like previous seasons due to the plethora of government restrictions put in place. For buyers, jetsetters whose task is to identify – likewise represent – world-leading brands, it’s been a shift marked by unprecedented challenges.
As seen over at Milan Fashion Week, an event that took place almost as normal (with over 30% of physical catwalk shows, as reported by the Wall Street Journal), the Italian fashion capital has skilfully cemented its mindset to new avenues of transformation. In Milan, nine partners coming from eight independent showrooms joined forces in creating Alined Network, a digital business portal dedicated to shops and buying groups. Created with self-financed curricula by the leaders themselves, the organisation’s versatility widens to a multiplicity of brands, guaranteeing a creative outline and re-assessing the role of the showrooms. “This is a time to change and rethink fashion,” highlights Livia Gregoretti, Co-Founder of Alined Network. “We wanted to ensure that we could build an initiative that considers the future of fashion and that defines its appropriate character and dynamics.” With a positive mindset and a plethora of brands in its roaster (approximately 200), the initiative introduces a broad spectrum of product search to new consumers, as well as delivers visibility through its digital portal. International brands and emerging designers are represented on its channels, activating a portfolio of innovative business contacts.
Moreover, as the pandemic caused a halt to organisation depriving them from travelling, Alined Network enables a remote reaching system in order for buyers to overview a myriad of offers of the founding showrooms and affiliates, creating an opportunity to schedule appointments with customers and worldwide buyers even from afar. “The new fashion business model of Alined Network lives in the sign of inclusiveness and openness. It lives in progress,” the notes remark. Overall, the portal encompasses clothing, home wear, accessories (footwear and bags), and fragrances, for a men and women.
