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Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

GUCCI MUSEUM OPENS IN FLORENCE

Gucci celebrated its 90th birthday by opening the Gucci Museo in Florence. The museum displays the iconic brand's rich history, from its Italian beginnings to its international fame.

"The intent is to tell our story and make it visible for everyone, doing something with and for this city," Gucci president and chief executive office Patrizio di Marco told WWD.

The museum holds contemporary art installations as well as Gucci pieces. Di Marco added that he wants the space to be "dynamic" rather than "nostalgic" with themes changing year round.

The first room of the museum centers around travel. Gucci founder, Guccio Gucci became fascinated with high-end luggage when he worked as a busboy at the Savoy Hotel in London. The centerpiece of the room is a limited edition 1979 Cadillac Seville designed by Guccio Gucci's son, Aldo.

The car is lavishly decorated with green and red stripes and monogrammed with the brand's infamous GG monogram. It still runs.

Other rooms are dedicated to Gucci jewelry, lifestyle items and its Hollywood connection. The museum not only represents the success of a workwide brand, but a quintessentially Italian one. The museum's location is Piazza della Signoria across from the Medici home - Palazzo Vecchio - reinforces Gucci as a symbol of Florentine heritage and history.

Di Marco told WWD that the museum is "an homage to the city. Although Gucci is a truly international company, we are a Florentine success story.

NEW LOOK FOR BOTH THE TOP LADIES OF TV SHOWS IN MIZORAM: REBECCA SAIMAWII AND ZONUNI FOR MIZO IDOL, ZONET!

Rebecca Saimawii (Mizo Idol Judge) Wardrobe by Fashion Designer Muanpuii Chinzah.

Last night was fun. The Make-up by Hlutea (HLUTEA HAIR AND BEAUTY, BAZAR BUNGKAWN, AIZAWL) for both the top ladies of MIZO IDOL by ZONET stood out and specially for Zonuni, her hair had gone through such radical change (anyone who watched the show last night on TV might have guessed about how her hair had suddenly grown longer.) Both these women are what you might call the modern 'Woman' for they embody the essence of being liberal yet quite traditional at the same time. Their beautiful sense of humor adds to their looks a tinge of sexiness (written under my own presumption).