Palazzo Pitti – The Apartment of the Duchess of Aosta. The guest of honor at Pitti Immagine Uomo was H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent. Above, he is being shown round the The London Cut. Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring exhibition by it’s curator James Sherwood and by Pitti Immagine’s president, Count Gaetano Marzotto and his beautiful wife Albertina. They are looking at the bespoke navy yachting blazer and white flannel trousers inspired by King George V who was known as 'The Sailor King'. The ensemble was made in 2006 by Davies and Son, the Savile Row tailors were established over two hundred years ago. Davies & Son had the Royal Warrant of H. M. King George V, grandfather of H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent.
Palazzo Pitti – The Apartment of the Duchess of Aosta. Pitti Immagine Uomo, celebrates Savile Row, the historic London street, that for over two hundred years has been the home to the world’s most exclusive tailors. The London Cut. Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring is a three part program: an exhibition in the apartment of the Duchess of Aosta, inside Palazzo Pitti, until February 14th, curated by James Sherwood and designed by Luca Trevisani. A Book, edited by James Sherwood and co-published by Fondazione Pitti Discovery and Marsilio Editori. And, finally, a showcase, at Villa Vittoria, featuring a select group of the Row’s tailors. “This edition of Pitti Uomo is dedicated to the spirit of a redefined elegance.” says Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine.
