How was born Milano Fashion Week? Giorgini pioneering in Florence first fashion shows

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Step into the captivating world of fashion history with this episode on Giovanni Battista Giorgini, the mastermind who revolutionized Italian haute couture and put Florence on the global fashion map. In February 1951, Giorgini orchestrated the first-ever organized fashion event resembling today’s Fashion Week, hosted at the iconic Palazzo Torrigiani. This groundbreaking showcase introduced the world to Italian style, uniting legendary designers like the Fontana Sisters, Emilio Pucci, and Simonetta with American buyers and journalists.

Discover how Giorgini’s vision challenged Paris’s monopoly on high fashion, promoting a uniquely Italian aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship, luxury, and innovation. From artisanal leather goods to silk evening gowns, Giorgini’s efforts ignited the international acclaim for ‘Made in Italy,’ transforming it into a global symbol of elegance and sophistication. This episode dives deep into the cultural and economic impact of his initiatives, the rise of Florence as a fashion capital, and the enduring legacy of Giorgini’s pioneering work. Join us as we explore the birth of Italian fashion week and the man who made it all possible.
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Letizia Pagliai, Febbraio 1951: Giovanni Battista Giorgini creatore a Firenze dell’Alta Moda e del Made in Italy, in "Portale Storia di Firenze", Febbraio 2018, https://www.storiadifirenze.org/?temadelmese=febbraio-1951-giovanni-battista-giorgini-creatore-a-firenze-dellalta-moda-e-del-made-in-italy

Archivio Giorgini – Storia di Firenze.org – Fondazione CR Firenze.org

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