Agnona
Specialised in the production of fabrics for
ladieswear which regularly appear in the collections of the greatest
international fashion Houses, and which make up half of the turnover of the
company. From the end of the '70s produced collections of pret-a-porter for
men and women, and knitwear in his classic and unmistakable style.
Benetton
The official Web site of the United Colors of Benetton.
Baratti
& Milano
Founded in Turin in 1858
by Ferdinando Baratti and Edoardo Milano, the company in the early years of
this century, could already boast its title as supplier to the Royal House
with the motto "Our quality makes history".
Fontana Arte
It was the architect, Gio Ponti, founder of
Fontana Arte, who intuited the great possibilities offered by glass in
realising furnishings for interiors.The link between Fontana Arte and the architectural world and design has never
been interrupted: designers like Aulenti, Gregotti, Sottass, Riva, Piano, Siza
and Magistretti were called to collaborate with the new realisations.
Alessi
In 1921, Giovanni Alessi, the
last descendant of an antique family of skilled lathe turners, founded in
Omegna, near Novara, the company that still carries his name.In the '20s and '30s the company produced tableware and items for the home
which were distinctive of the great care taken to make them and which totally
represented the collective memory of generations of Italians. Copper, brass
and nickel silver were the materials used to make these creations.
Kartell
Founded in 1949 by Giulio Castelli, Kartell is
one of the most representative of Italian companies in the field of design and
international furniture. Today, the Kartell factory in Noviglio, near Milan,
is located on an area of 150 thousand square metres, of which around 30
thousand are built on.
Flos
Founded in Merano in 1962, Flos is one of the
most important lighting companies in the world. The budding designers,
brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni together with Tobia Scarpa, are
the ones who have over the years seen to the abundant success represented also
in museums all over the world and in particular in Mo.Ma in New York.
Frette
Frette is one of the most prestigious textile
companies in the world. It offers textile products for the home, for the hotel
business, for executive gifts and promotions. Founded in Savoia in 1890 by
Edmond Frette, the company of the same name was set up as a limited company in
1906 and has its head office in Concorezzo, near Milan.
Cellular
Italia
Distributor and manufacturer of cellular phone accessories.
Brioni
In 1945, in Via Barberini in Rome, Nazareno Fonticoli and Gaetano Savini set
up the Brioni dressmaker's workroom. The name they chose for the their
laboratory of high-class tailoring is that of the Adriatic island where, in
the '20s and '30s, the European Jet set would meet for golf and polo.From Gary Cooper, Clarke Gable, John Wayne to Pierce Brosnan, the latest James
Bond, great actors have been ambassadors of a unmistakable style in the world.
Caffarel
Boasting a pioneering tradition exactly in Turin, the city that
since 1600 had been considered the chocolate kingdom, in the
early part of the 19th century the company started production and the artisans
invented such exquisite and exclusive recipes that, even today, they are the
secret of Caffarel products.
Consorzio
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano, the king of all cheeses....
Illy
"Art and science of espresso coffee"
has always been the philosophy that characterises Illycaffé, the company
created in Trieste in 1933 by Francesco Illy who specialised in the production
of a single blend of coffee, known everywhere for its quality.
Saeco
A world wide leader in manufacturing espresso and cappuccino machines for
commercial and private use.
Versace
Combined turnover for 1997 stood at 1735 billion Lire, 42% from the Gianni
Versace label and the remainder from the lines Versus, Versace Jeans Couture,
Versace Classic, V2 and all the licences guaranteeing a range of complete
products in the "Versace world"; a world which offers not only
clothing but also perfumes, accessories, lingerie, homewear, etc..
Gucci
Throughout the world, Gucci is synonymous with taste and elegance. In 75 years
of business the Gucci brand has proven itself to be one of the major creators
producers and distributors of luxury accessories and clothing in the world and
among the most renowned "made in Italy" label.
Fila
The makers of athletic footwear and clothing apparel.
Fendi
The story of Fendi started when in 1925 Adele
and Edoardo Fendi opened a small leather goods shop annexed to a leather
working laboratory in Via del Plebiscito in Rome....
Bulgari
The Bulgari's are descendants of an antique family of Greek silversmiths. In
1884, Sotiro, the father, settled in Rome where he opened his first shop. He
then moved to Via Condotti, still today the centre of gravity for all the
Bulgari shops. Over the years, the business was progressively passed down to
the sons , Costantino and Giorgio, who started becoming interested in stones
and jewellery...
Informest
Promoting the international marketing of Italian products.
Zegna
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is a world leader
in fine menswear, with a 30% share of the market; producing 2 million metres
of fabric a year, 500,000 (capispalla), 500,000 shirts and 3 million ties;
with 3700 employees; achieved a turnover of 875 billion Lire in 1997 (of which
80% form clothing and acessories, 20% from textiles) and an export quota of
75%.
Etro
The history of Etro began in 1968 when Gimmo
Etro started his entrepreneurial adventure as a material converter for
clothing, giving life to a production of luxury fabrics made with noble and
natural fibres such as cashmere, silk, linen and cotton, adorned with original
designs and innovative colourings. In 1981 a line of furnishings was created.
Ghepard
Manufacturer and distributor of luggage, briefcases, travel bags, and more.
Ferre'
Today the company Gianfranco Ferré Spa has a
total turnover of around 1520 billion Lire of which 75% represents exports.
There are over 400 retail outlets around the world, from multi-brand
boutiques, own-brand shops (around 120 in 1998), either company run or
franchised shops and shop-in-shops. Some 1500 accessories retail outlets.
Alfa
Romeo
Official Web site for the maker of prestigious automobiles.
Fiat
Italian synonym of car, visit the official website of the Italian giant.
Ferrari
No comment needed.
Lamborghini
Another dream-car manufacter.
Jesurum
Makers of handcrafted lace and embroidered linens.
Armani
Exchange
See the latest styles, shop on line, or locate a store near you.
Coin
Popular department store.
La
Rinascente
Another department store with outlets in many of Italy's major cities.
