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Thursday, March 26
The Italian Ambassador in Georgia, HE Vittorio Sandalli, and Simone Furlan, the Events Manager of the Sartirana Arte Foundation held a press conference dedicated to the ‘Italian Style’ exhibition at the Georgian National Museum of Tbilisi History.

The exhibition drew its inspiration from the innate Italian creativity, imagination and innovation which has been demonstrated in so many fields such as the decorative arts, interior design and fashion.

“Italian Style-Dressing the Body & Daily Life” has selected some of the finest creations of the greatest Italian designers. Amazing pieces by furniture makers Kartell, Formitalia-Mirabili and Zanotta demonstrate the prolific link between the most innovative companies and famous architects and artists such as Mollino, Terragni, Castiglioni, Ceroli, Ontani etcetera.

But most remarkable is the collection of dresses by famous Italian designers such as Roberto Capucci, Valentino, Gianfranco Ferre, Gianni Versace and Giorgio Armani. The collection presents unique garments warn by famous fashion icons such as Princess Diana, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jacqueline Kennedy, actresses Monica Vitti and Claudia Cardinale, top model Naomi Campbell and singer Madonna.

The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, March 27, and will last until 26 April. It can be recommended by this newspaper as a worthwhile and extremely attractive event.