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When you arrive in Milan there is something that you notice immediately: the style of the people. Everybody cares and you slowly get used to the aesthetics and stop noticing the fact that everyone goes to work as if they were going to a fashion show. But what I still find amazing is the process behind the scenes: getting to know the people that imagine and create clothes; learning about the research, the knowledge, the traditions and the innovation that is both technological and artistic. The result is stunning because the work, the know-how and the passion of the whole supply chain is extraordinary. It deserves to be seen, in collaboration with Sonia Brambilla and Gabriella Contestabile so we designed this journey. It is important to start thinking about the people that make what we wear.

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Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts A much-needed income, but at what cost? Valentino's recent deal with famous Parisian art school, the Beaux-Arts de Paris, is injecting cash into the school's historic buildings, but the move is not without its drawbacks. 🧑🎨The prestigious Parisian institution is not unaccustomed to attentions from the luxury and fashion world. Indeed, due to the grandeur of the art school's buildings, many a catwalk has taken place within its walls. 💰As Glitz.paris has learned, Valentino—in search of a prime location to present its new collections—has signed an exclusive contract with the fine arts school. Indeed, the deal couldn't come too soon for the Parisian establishment, as it has been increasingly plagued by a significant structural deficit. Nevertheless, the deal hangs in the balance: a recent departure of the brand's creative director could jeopardise the agreement. 🤝As of now, luxury has helped get the institution out of the red and fund much-needed restauration projects, nevertheless, this slow process of privatisation has shifted the balance of power toward those of luxury's interests. To find out more about the potential long-term effects of Valentino's deal with the Beaux-Arts, read the free investigative article on our website: https://lnkd.in/epB57XKN ?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=LinkedInarticle

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