Fortuny Stories

Mariano Fortuny and Gabriele D’Annunzio: a friendship in Venice

There are many people that Mariano Fortuny met in his life, that he influenced and...

A living work of art: the Marchesa Luisa Casati

The Marchesa Luisa Casati (1881-1957) during the first half of the twentieth century was Europe's...

Henriette: the Muse and creative partner

Adèle Henriette Elisabeth Nigren was born on October 4th 1877 in Fontainebleau, where she lived...

Delphos Fortuny: the story of a dress that became an icon

“Man is mortal because of his fears and immortal because of his desires”, Pythagoras. For...

The streamlined looks of Mariano Fortuny and Issey Miyake

The question if haute couture should respond to artistic criteria or to practicality has hovered...

Peggy Guggenheim: L’ultima Dogaressa

Peggy’s Venetian neighbours referred to Peggy as “La principessa” or “L’ultima Dogaressa”.  She was chic,...

Tina Chow and her love for Fortuny dresses.

Tina Chow was an American model, couture collector and jewellery designer who was considered an...

Fortuny’s Venetian Influences

Fortuny is a name often closely associated with the Golden Age of Venetian fashion and...

Mariano Fortuny’s Interiors

Alongside his work in lighting and fashion, Mariano Fortuny is recognised as having a unique...