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Galleria Cavour 1959

The clothes of the Stars
Christmas Edition

On exhibition in Galleria Cavour 1959 is a stage dress by Shirley Bassey designed by Douglas Darnell in 1990. From the collection of Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 TO JANUARY 6, 2024
GALLERIA CAVOUR 1959

I vestiti delle star - Christmas Edition

The exhibition “The Clothes of the Stars,” returns to Galleria Cavour 1959 in an extraordinary Christmas version.

 

The Christmas Edition of the Clothes of the Stars features the display of the all-pearl dress worn by Shirley Bassey weighing 7 kilograms and created by Douglas Darnell in 1990.

On display through Jan. 6, the dress, along with other props, was offered for sale by the singer at Christie’s in 2003 to create a school for young artists and actors.
Other dresses worn by Bassey are on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London as part of the exhibition “Diva.

Left, Douglas Darnell’s dress on display in Galleria Cavour 1959; right, Shirley Bassey wears the dress in a 1995 exhibition [Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini Collection].

Douglas Darnell’s surprising “shimmy” dress weighs about 5 kg and is made of sheer white silk chiffon; the bodice has thin straps, embroidered with pearls and sequins. The skirt, with a center slit on the upper leg, is decorated with a series of cascading white silk tassels; the train is embellished with multiple rows of sequins on the top surface and lined with a deep border of white sequins.

The dress was worn by Shirley Bassey on several occasions in the late 1990s and is featured on the cover of the 1996 single recorded with Chris Rea Disco La Passione.

Single’s cover “Disco La Passione” by Chris Rea and Shirley Bassey, 1996
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💥 In occasione della Bologna Live Design lunedì 22 alle ore 18.00 inauguriamo la mostra fotografica “Elementali” firmata da Paolo Zauli, visitabile gratuitamente in @galleriacavour1959 fino al 26 settembre.

🍃 “Come fotografo, ho sempre cercato di andare oltre la superficie delle cose, unendo la tecnica fotografica a un profondo ascolto della natura”.

🔥 Un viaggio evocativo nei quattro
elementi classici – fuoco, aria, terra e acqua –
interpretati attraverso styling, make-up e posing che danno forma a esseri ancestrali, eterei, inafferrabili.

📹 Non solo fotografie,che sono il cuore di ogni narrazione, ma anche video che completano il racconto, offrendo ciò che l’immagine fissa non può.

Non vediamo l’ora di accogliervi.
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💥 On the occasion of Bologna Live Design, on Monday 22nd at 18:00, we inaugurate the photography exhibition “Elementali” by @paolo_zauli , which can be visited free of charge at @galleriacavour1959 until September 26th.

🍃 “As a photographer, I have always tried to go beyond the surface of things, combining photographic technique with a profound understanding of nature.”

🔥 An evocative journey through the four
classic elements—fire, air, earth and water—
interpreted through styling, makeup and poses that give shape to ancestral, ethereal and elusive beings.

📹 Not just photographs, which are the heart of every narrative, but also videos that complete the story, offering what the still image cannot.

We look forward to welcoming you.
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@boldesign.it @cersaie @fuoricersaie
#galleriacavour1959 #bolognaeventi #designweek #newexhibition #paolozauli #artlovers

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💥 In occasione della Bologna Live Design lunedì 22 alle ore 18.00 inauguriamo la mostra fotografica “Elementali” firmata da Paolo Zauli, visitabile gratuitamente in @galleriacavour1959 fino al 26 settembre. 🍃 “Come fotografo, ho sempre cercato di andare oltre la superficie delle cose, unendo la tecnica fotografica a un profondo ascolto della natura”. 🔥 Un viaggio evocativo nei quattro elementi classici – fuoco, aria, terra e acqua – interpretati attraverso styling, make-up e posing che danno forma a esseri ancestrali, eterei, inafferrabili. 📹 Non solo fotografie,che sono il cuore di ogni narrazione, ma anche video che completano il racconto, offrendo ciò che l’immagine fissa non può. Non vediamo l’ora di accogliervi. . . . 💥 On the occasion of Bologna Live Design, on Monday 22nd at 18:00, we inaugurate the photography exhibition “Elementali” by @paolo_zauli , which can be visited free of charge at @galleriacavour1959 until September 26th. 🍃 “As a photographer, I have always tried to go beyond the surface of things, combining photographic technique with a profound understanding of nature.” 🔥 An evocative journey through the four classic elements—fire, air, earth and water— interpreted through styling, makeup and poses that give shape to ancestral, ethereal and elusive beings. 📹 Not just photographs, which are the heart of every narrative, but also videos that complete the story, offering what the still image cannot. We look forward to welcoming you. . . . @boldesign.it @cersaie @fuoricersaie #galleriacavour1959 #bolognaeventi #designweek #newexhibition #paolozauli #artlovers

Con profondo dolore, ci uniamo al lutto della famiglia e di tutti i suoi collaboratori per la scomparsa di Giorgio Armani, maestro assoluto dello stile e dell’eleganza italiana, che ha trasformato la moda in arte universale.

La sua visione ha cambiato per sempre il mondo della moda, lasciando un’eredità che continuerà a ispirare generazioni.

“Per me Giorgio Armani è stato un punto di riferimento unico: un uomo di straordinaria misura, capace di dare voce all’Italia più elegante e autentica. Il suo stile e la sua arte sono destinati a vivere oltre il tempo.”
Paola Pizzighini Benelli, CEO di Galleria Cavour 1959

Con gratitudine e rispetto, custodiamo la sua memoria.
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With deep sorrow, we join his family and all his collaborators in mourning the passing of Giorgio Armani, the absolute master of Italian style and elegance, who transformed fashion into a universal art form.

His vision changed the world of fashion forever, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

"For me, Giorgio Armani was a unique role model: a man of extraordinary proportions, capable of giving voice to the most elegant and authentic Italy. His style and his art are destined to live on beyond time."
Paola Pizzighini Benelli, CEO of Galleria Cavour 1959

With gratitude and respect, we cherish his memory.

#giorgioarmani

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Con profondo dolore, ci uniamo al lutto della famiglia e di tutti i suoi collaboratori per la scomparsa di Giorgio Armani, maestro assoluto dello stile e dell’eleganza italiana, che ha trasformato la moda in arte universale. La sua visione ha cambiato per sempre il mondo della moda, lasciando un’eredità che continuerà a ispirare generazioni. “Per me Giorgio Armani è stato un punto di riferimento unico: un uomo di straordinaria misura, capace di dare voce all’Italia più elegante e autentica. Il suo stile e la sua arte sono destinati a vivere oltre il tempo.” Paola Pizzighini Benelli, CEO di Galleria Cavour 1959 Con gratitudine e rispetto, custodiamo la sua memoria. . . . With deep sorrow, we join his family and all his collaborators in mourning the passing of Giorgio Armani, the absolute master of Italian style and elegance, who transformed fashion into a universal art form. His vision changed the world of fashion forever, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. "For me, Giorgio Armani was a unique role model: a man of extraordinary proportions, capable of giving voice to the most elegant and authentic Italy. His style and his art are destined to live on beyond time." Paola Pizzighini Benelli, CEO of Galleria Cavour 1959 With gratitude and respect, we cherish his memory. #giorgioarmani