WHAT bello!
Bloomingdale’s threw a celebrity-studded party to celebrate the launch of From Italy, With Love, a two-month retail event celebrating the best of the country’s fashion, design and cuisine.
The department store’s CEO, Olivier Bron, joined Air Mail editor Graydon Carter at the meeting held at Academy Mansion in Manhattan on Thursday. The meeting was hosted by Isabella Rossellini and stars of “The Gilded Age”, Christine Baranski and Morgan Spector, and attended by Bette Midler, star of “The Real Housewives of New York City”, Sai De Silva, Tiffany Haddish, Bijou Phillips. , Nicky Hilton, Stacey Bendet, Ivy Getty and many other daredevils.
The iconic retailer is unveiling around 30 new brands, along with more than 300 exclusive products from over 150 labels. A range of stylish in-store events range from customization and Missoni embroidery activations to a vintage window photo booth featuring Prada and Versace sunglasses.
“We’ve brought together the best Italian brands and some of our favorite partners to create a campaign that truly embodies the creativity and rich culture of Italy,” says Janelle Lloyd, women’s fashion director at Bloomingdale’s.
For the first time, the store brings ready-to-wear from La DoubleJ, Fendi and Etro, along with 10 new brands, including Il Bisonte and Artico. Among the finds: exclusive pieces from Max Mara, Ferragamo and Valentino, plus a one-of-a-kind Giambattista Valli dress inspired by his love of travel.
The store will also stock exclusive collaborations, such as AC Milano x Off White, Rag & Bone x Lucali, Dave’s New York x Roy Rogers and Kartell x Missoni, and ten new brands including Gallia Knitwear, Joshua Sanders, Il Bisonte, Artico. Andaman, Vibi Venezia and Paris Texas.
Bloomingdale’s teamed up with the famous Salone del Mobile Milano in an installation. Called “Italian Design: From Classic to Contemporary”, it features 23 Italian design brands exhibiting at the international furniture fair.
Hungry yet? Head to Il Mercato, the Italian pantry on the main floor, for homemade pastas, gourmet sauces, olive oil and regionally curated coffees from partners like De’Longhi, Il Buco Vita and Giadzy.
As they say in Milan, bella storia.
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