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2 May

Chocolate Vermouth Pays Tribute to Storied Piedmont Traditions

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CUCKOO FOR COCOA: Two young entrepreneurs, heirs of Piedmontese families which have made history, have teamed so as to add a latest, unexpected and engaging twist to vermouth: Cocoa beans. Ettore Fila, son of Giansevero Fila, who established the Fila Sport fashion brand in 1969, has partnered with Orsolani 1894, helmed by Gianluigi Orsolani, for a new edition of the fortified wine. Fila has been leading the Wool and Chocolate confectionery brand, aimed toward preserving — and updating — the pastry-making tradition of the Piedmont region in northern Italy, where he was born and raised. The reference to wool also reflects the region’s storied expertise in processing the material — hence the name for the primary Wool and Chocolate Vermouth, where clearly...
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23 Dec

Bernard Arnault Acquires Storied Leonardo Da Vinci’s Residence, Vineyard

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LUXURY LEONARDO: Leonardo Da Vinci’s vineyard and former residence in Milan’s city center has a latest luxury mogul owner, one who knows a thing or two about winemaking.   In line with press reports, industry titan Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has bought a storied constructing often known as Casa Degli Atellani in Milan from its previous owners, the descendants of the Conti and Portaluppi families.  The worth of the transaction or the aim of the acquisition weren't disclosed and LVMH representatives didn't reply to requests for comment Friday.  Built around 1490, the landmark was donated by Ludovico “Il Moro” Duke of Milan to Da Vinci in 1498 while he was on the town to color his masterpiece “The Last...
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3 Dec

Storied Velvet Makers Redaelli 1893, Bouton Renaud Join Forces

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MILAN – There are only just a few high-end velvet manufacturers left on the planet, and now two of the storied firms that provide the material to marquee fashion brands are joining forces in a capsule collection mixing their expertise. The Italian Redaelli 1893 has linked with Lyon, France-based Bouton Renaud on a limited-edition lineup of velvets showcasing the flexibility and artistry of the material. The outcomes are three-dimensional textiles embedding Bouton Renaud’s handicraft and Redaelli 1893’s mixture of heritage and modern techniques provided by its 19th-century looms and continued investment in recent technologies. Named “Les Années Folles,” the gathering comprises textiles spun by the French firm, whose specialty lies in viscose and silk velvets, oftentimes jacquard. These were then handed over...
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