The hat is the Summer accessory. Kick-started by designers, consecrated William and Kate’s royal wedding. Beatrice of York’s, Sarah Ferguson’s daughter, was over the top. Victoria Beckman’s was extraordinary. Anna Paggi says“ It’s a very elaborate accessory, it has to be part of the image.  It’s the icing on …

These fruits are proud to be your fruits. GEORGE LEPAPE 1912

Sono fieri questi frutti d’esser vostri frutti. GEORGE LEPAPE 1912

  BYZANTINE CLOTH FRAGMENT WITH LIONS FACING THE TREE OF LIFE – DATED AT X CENTURY (?) – SACRED VATICAN MUSEUM In the Ottonian time period we have some information regarding the cultivation of silk and silk weaving in Italy, however the most prized silk cloths continue to arrive from …

  FRAMMENTO DI STOFFA BIZANTINA CON LEONI AFFRONTATI ALL’ALBERO DELLA VITA – DATABILE AL X SECOLO (?) – MUSEO SACRO VATICANO Nel periodo ottoniano si ha qualche notizia di coltivazione della seta e di tessitura serica in Italia, ma le stoffe seriche più ricche continuano a venire da Bisanzio. Purtroppo …