During the first two weeks
of December 2005 Fortunoff has organized a special promotion celebrating
the richness of Italian style, culture and fashion. "Secrets of Italy"
has featured Italian products, distinguished by style, design and innovation.
For the occasion, Fortunoff
has hosted a number of private events in each of it's six department stores,
featuring Italian jewelry, merchandise for the home, Italian cuisine, delicacies
and art. Trunk shows, personal appearances and jewelry exhibits are just
a few of the special ways to convey the richness of Italian culture and
style.
The events presented the
secrets of Italy: Deruta ceramics, Murano glasses, CALP crystals, textile
fiorentino and campano and many other exclusive Italian products.
Famous Italian brand names
introduced their newest production: handbags and luggage by Mandarina Duck,
watches by Armand Nicolet, Pagnossin tabletops, De Longhi ice-cream makers
and Saeco coffee machines, innovative products of Frabosk, Schoenhuber
Franchi and others.
The events hosted wood carving
by Arnold Hofer, sculptors of Gabriele Altobelli and the famous paintings
of Sandro Diani.The Italian jewelry exhibit has featured fine jewels and
ornaments created by fashion designers such as Laura Biagiotti, Versace,
Ferragamo and more. Oro Arezzo presented their special jewelry collections.
Marchesi de' Frescobaldi,
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia and Luce della Vite, the most famous wineries in
the world, also participated at the events.
Kelo International
and Trade & Development, as consultants
for the Made in Italy, have selected and introduced to the sales
departments of Fortunoff over 50 Italian companies, characterized by their
particular quality, design, style and innovation.
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