Gianni Bertasso (1932) was an italian journalist. Founder and editor of the weekly Fashion. He was hired by the Italian state TV network RAI in 1956, after winning a national competition, and for six years he worked at the general…

Gianni Baldini was a draftsman and designer. After a brief career as a painter, in the 1950s in Florence he began to create textiles that were extremely graphic in style. Next was the creation of a prêt-à-porter Collection which left…

Jean-Charles Brosseau (1929) was a french milliner and designer. He opened his own maison in 1960, putting his long experience to good use, creating hats for Jean Barthet, for the great couturier Jacques Fath, and for the dressmaker Paulette. He…

According to some, the bow tie is the most elegant form of tie, and, according to all, the hardest to knot. For those wishing to wear one, it is better to learn how to tie it rather than buy one that…

Gentucca Bini (1973) was an italian designer. She has a degree in architecture. She took her first steps in the world of runways designing accessories for Curiel, Blumarine, Karl Lagerfeld, Ferré and Chanel. She then started her own line, selling…

Bettina was a journalist. During the 1950s she was editor-in-chief of Vogue America. She wrote a memoir called In My Fashion. Italian fashion owes her a great deal, as it also owes to Carmel Snow of Harper’s Bazaar, Sally Kirkland…

John Bartlett (1963) was an american designer. He has an international reputation as an innovator in men’s fashion. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he started drawing at the age of 16, inspired by Brooks Brothers clothing and the uniforms of the…