Wrapped in Venice: The Story of the Venetian Shawl

Venetian women’s clothing has long included an accessory that was both practical and symbolic: the...

The Reticule: From the 18th Century to modern day Fortuny

The reticule, sometimes spelled réticule, was the first true handbag. Originally crafted from netting, reticules...

The Knossos Scarf: Mariano Fortuny’s first masterpiece in fashion

The name Mariano Fortuny evokes a unique legacy of innovation, elegance, and artistic vision. While...

Eleonora Duse and the Allure of Fortuny

On October 3, 1858, Eleonora Duse was born in Vigevano. She rose to become one...

Festa della Sensa: when Venice weds the sea

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, the Venetian lagoon comes alive with one of the most...

Of silks, memories and melodies: the encounter between Fortuny, Proust and Hahn

At a time when art and life merged with grace and mystery, Venice became the...

Gloria Vanderbilt and Fortuny

On February 20, 1924, Gloria Vanderbilt was born in New York. Artist, author, actress, designer,...

Henriette: the Muse and creative partner

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

The streamlined looks of Mariano Fortuny and Issey Miyake

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

Tina Chow and her love for Fortuny dresses.

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