The exhibition is a follow-up to the “Restauri in Villa” (restorations in the Villa) held last year, presenting the works restored between 2009 and 2010 Medici Villa of Cerreto Guidi and the Historical Hunting and Territorial Museum.
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Pitti Uomo, foreign buyers up again
Positive signs for men’s fashion and for Made in Italy products from the 83rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, currently being held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence: buyer attendance has been very high over the first two and a half days and the buyers are all highly qualified.
Read moreRichard Ginori company goes bankrupt
A court in Florence has declared the Richard Ginori company bankrupt. The Doccia porcelain manufactory, at Doccia, a frazione of Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, was founded in 1735 by marchese Carlo Ginori near his villa.
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Ferragamo for the markets of South East Asia
Salvatore Ferragamo Spa, parent company of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the global leaders in the luxury sector, has acquired from Trinity Luxury Brands Holdings Ltd and Ferrinch Ltd. a further 30% stake in the joint venture distribution companies.
Read moreThe “Fiorino d’oro” of Florence to Suzy Menkes
The “Fiorino d’oro” of the city of Florence to Suzy Menkes. One of the most prestigious names in the international fashion journalism, on the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 83 at the Fortezza da Basso.
Read moreFiorentina vs Pescara, final score 0-2
Fiorentina’s unbeaten home run came to an end on Sunday, when Pescara came away with a surprising excellent victory at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy. Goals from Jonathas and Mervan Çelik gave to Pescara all three points in Serie A.
Read morePitti Uomo 83: research and innovation
There will be 1062 brands at the Fortezza da Basso, plus another 70 women’s collections at Pitti W at the Dogana. Pitti Uomo is becoming increasingly international, and this is confirmed by the figures, with an important rise in the number and quality of applications received for January.
Read moreRFK Thanksgiving weekend in Florence
The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in Europe has organized the first ever “RFK Thanksgiving Weekend” in Florence, Tuscany on November 22-25, 2012. Proceeds will support the activities of RFK Europe and the RFK Training Institute in Florence.
Fiorentina and Juventus play a goalless draw
An impressive Fiorentina side managed to shop the Juventus juggernaut tonight in the early game in the round of midweek fixtures. An entertaining game at the Artemio Franchi finished goalless, but the result should please both teams. Vincenzo Montella’s Fiorentina team justified the praise they have received since the start of the season.
Vietnamese office opened in Tuscany
A Vietnamese representative office was inaugurated in Italy’s Tuscany region on September 17. The office, located at Tuscany region’s economic promotion agency, will play an important role in exchanging information about economics, trade and investment between Vietnam and Tuscany and helping businesses seek investment opportunities.