Da Sergio Leone alle star d'America. Franco Carretti: l'uomo che cuce i costumi ai sogni
"Vivo a Miami da 35 anni. Sono venuto la prima volta chiamato da Corbucci per un film con Bud Spencer e Terence Hill. Mi piacque subito e poi mi sono strasferito". Il grande salto è quello di Franco Carretti costumista di tanti registi da Sergio Leone a Marco Bellocchio, a Damiano Damiani a Elio Petri. Suoi i costumi di "Un cittadino al di sopra di...
Junior & Hatter Gents
By Maria Tettamanti Gentlemen, allow us to parlay yet another valid reason to visit the de rigueur neighborhood of Wynwood: Freshly minted Junior & Hatter Gents. The barbershop created specifically for men joins its sister salon and neighbor, Junior & Hatter, which opened in October 2012. Co-Owned by 32-year-old Andrea Bat...
Opening of Mare Azur Luxury Suites in Miami, new location of the Italian Condotti Hotels Group
In recent days has been opened in Miami Beach the Mare Azur Luxury Suites new location of the Italian Condotti Hotels Group (which already boasts four hotels in the center of Rome, the Italian capital.) The complex combines the concept of living in apartments with hotel services with the refined touch of Italian hospitality. The Mare Azur...
Is Italian Giant Eataly Coming to Atlanta?
Midtown's Colony Square development is in line for a makeover, and it could bring in some major dining tenants. North American Properties managing partner Mark Toro is in talks with Italian market Eataly, reports the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Toro revealed the discussions in a meeting with "a group of Midtown residents," according to the...
It's Your Business: Antica Murrina jewelry to open in Bonita Springs
Antica Murrina jewelry store is opening soon at the Promenade at Bonita Bay. Owned and operated by Angelo and Victoria Molinari, the store specializes in Antica Murrina handcrafted jewelry by Murano Glass in Venice, Italy. It is only the second Antica Murrina store in the U.S.; the original is in Atlantic City, New Jersey. "We look f...
Versace mansion sold for $41.5 mn
A luxury Miami Beach mansion, where Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died, has been sold for $41.5 million. During an auction held earlier this week, the mansion was sold to a business consortium including the Nakash family, the owner of Jordache Jeans. The Nakash clan already has an interest in the Victor Hotel, next...
Brioni Opens Boutique in Palm Beach, Florida
Brioni announced the opening of the first boutique in Palm Beach on Worth Avenue, the city's luxury shopping destination. The 100-square-meter store mirrors the brand's new store concept and fans out over two selling areas dedicated to the formalwear and leisurewear. The interiors are luxuriously decorated with glass, bronzed brass, marble...
Bacci Opens U.S. Sales and Service Branch in North Carolina
Bacci America has opened a technical and sales services branch in Charlotte, NC, to provide direct support to its North American customers. The U.S. office has two specialized technicians on staff to install new machines and service existing machines. Among U.S. customers are Vaughan-Bassett Furniture and Hunter Douglas. Read more...
Avalon Flooring Honored with Prestigious 2015 Confindustria Ceramica Award
After carefully considering the many outstanding North America- based tile distributors, Avalon Flooring has been selected by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) to receive the 2015 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. Each year, this award is presented at Coverings—North America's largest tile...
Miami Philanthropists Celebrate Italian Fashion Designer Renato Balestra at an Exclusive Cocktail Reception Introducing the “Glamour is Back” Fundraiser and Fashion Show
Italian haute couture designer, Renato Balestra, was welcomed in style to Miami last week at a special cocktail reception held in honor of the upcoming Glamour is Back charity fundraiser taking place February 22, 2014 at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Wednesday's cocktail reception, held poolside at the residence...
Italian Company's Anderson Plans Move Forward
An Italian manufacturer's plans to begin operations in Anderson by the end of the year have cleared a hurdle. Our partners at The Herald Bulletin report The Anderson Redevelopment Commission has approved incentives for Sirmax North America's project, which includes a $26 million investment and 50 new jobs. The commission approved a resolut...
PANERAI Opens Flagship Store in Miami
Officine Panerai opened its first ever flagship store in the Americas this month. The boutique of the Italian quality sports watchmaker is situated in the heart of the Miami Design District, an area of the city which has recently been transformed into an exclusive luxury shopping destination. The boutique features the new retail design concept...