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MCU Marco Cassese Union: The Streetwear Revolution and the Triumph of Made in Italy
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, few stories are as fascinating as that of Marco Cassese, the founder and creative director of MCU, an acronym for Marco Cassese Union. With his revolutionary vision, Cassese has transformed the codes of streetwear, elevating artisanal details and precious materials to distinctive signs of his brand, now celebrated in the European fashion panorama of 2021. From its origins to the international spotlight It all started with a dream that materialized on a cold New York afternoon. While sipping a cappuccino at Madison Square Garden, Marco Cassese imagined a new future for streetwear. Since that...
The Elegance of Kiton on display at Michele Franzese Moda
This month, Michele Franzese Moda's boutique in Via Domenico Morelli 6 becomes the exclusive stage for one of the most refined expressions of Italian tailoring: Kiton. A showcase dedicated entirely to the Kiton brand will offer visitors an immersion in the universe of one of the most prestigious names in fashion. Kiton: Synonym of Haute Couture Founded in Naples in 1968, Kiton represents the pinnacle of Italian haute couture, known worldwide for its impeccable clothes which are the result of a perfect balance between artisan tradition and innovation. The name Kiton derives from the Greek term "chiton", a garment worn...
The Met Gala 2024: A Celebration of Elegance Under the Sign of "The Garden of Time"
The Met Gala on May 6, 2024 proved to be an extraordinary event in every respect, marking a turning point in the panorama of fashion and glamour. The event, hosted by icons Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny, saw the usual parade of celebrities through the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but with a visibly different atmosphere compared to years past. This year, “The Garden of Time” theme inspired a return to a more measured and refined elegance, in stark contrast to the bolder, more theatrical performances of previous years. The dress code embraced delicacy and...
The Met Gala 2024: A Dive into the "Garden of Time"
On May 6, 2024, the Met Gala will invite us to explore a fascinating and deeply symbolic theme with "The Garden of Time." This year, the prestigious event will be co-chaired by iconic figures from the worlds of entertainment and fashion: Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Vogue's Anna Wintour. The associated exhibition, entitled "Sleeping Beauties: The Awakening of Fashion", breaks away from the classic narratives of the Brothers Grimm or Disney to instead celebrate those fashion items so fragile and precious that they cannot be worn a second time, jealously guarded in the archives of the Costume...