Over the past 12 months, such a feature particularly resonated with European and Middle Eastern customers, as Bertolli Balestra said distribution was mainly concentrated in these markets. “We also recently found great ateliers and laboratories in the Lazio region which ensure a sort of zero-kilometer production and even more control on quality.” “For us the promotion of the Made in Italy craftsmanship remains the main focus,” she reiterated. Overall, fabrications range from printed jersey and tulle to delicate lace and eco fil coupé, as Bertolli Balestra pointed during a preview in Milan. Elsewhere, cropped volumes, bare midriff and ribbons wrapping around the body telegraph a seductive, youthful attitude targeting a new generation of consumers.īalestra RTW Spring 2024 Amina Marazzi/Courtesy of Balestra The mannish attitude of slender tailoring and oversize suits is offset by hyper-feminine frocks mixing draping, transparencies and lingerie details, as well as sensual gowns featuring cutouts and embroidered details.Īllover sequined looks also abound and convey the brand’s sense for glamour with new ease, thanks to their uncomplicated silhouettes encompassing miniskirts, micro bralettes and liquid column dresses. The new spring 2024 collection that the brand is presenting to buyers in New York this week before holding sales campaigns in Paris comes with prices between 800 euros and 1,800 euros.Ĭonceived with a versatile approach, the lineup is rich in separates designed to be mixed and matched and that play with the feminine-masculine duality, as seen in oversize poplin shirts enriched with dégradé effects and meant to be worn over denim pants or sequined culottes. “We felt the need to open up to the public and get in touch with a larger audience and with consumers that are more interested and curious than ever,” she said about updating the brand’s heritage for the times. While custom-made creations for VIPs and private clients are part of the brand’s DNA, Bertolli Balestra underscored that the strategic changes set in motion last year were aimed at instilling the couture ethos of the label into ready-to-wear collections that could be accessible to a wider community. The move marks a return to the company’s roots, since the founder - who died last year - had already designed exclusive collections for the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Foley’s, Neiman Marcus and Lord & Taylor, as well as for Isetan in Tokyo, throughout his career.īertolli Balestra believes the company’s Made in Italy production could attract shoppers Stateside, as well as the company’s collaborations with celebrity stylists, such as a sequined cape in the signature Balestra Blue color recently worn by Jared Leto on stage during a concert.Īgain, resuming its ties with the world of international celebrities mirrors the work of the founder himself, who opened his first atelier in 1959 in Rome - where the company is still based - and designed costumes for the likes of Ava Gardner in “The Barefoot Contessa” and “The Sun Also Rises” for Gina Lollobrigida in “Beautiful but Dangerous” for Sophia Loren in “Lucky to Be a Woman,” and for Candice Bergen in “The Adventurers,” among others, becoming a favorite of movie stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Claudia Cardinale and Carroll Baker, to name a few. The goal is to boost distribution in the market and kickstart a series of activities, including creating exclusive items in partnership with indie multibrand stores with the goal to “support these boutiques by providing them with something unique, while treating customers, too,” said Bertolli Balestra. The 26-year-old superstar's win was widely celebrated on X, with VMA’s announcement of it reaching over 5.3 million views as of this time of writing.Alessandra Ambrosio Goes Sheer in David Koma Dress for 'Calzedomania - a Legs Celebration' Event Jungkook: Jungkook, who released his solo debut single “Seven” featuring Latto in July, bagged a historic win as the first K-pop soloist to secure the “Song of the Summer” award, beating artists Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. In addition to Group of the Year, BLACKPINK won the Best Choreography award for their track “Pink Venom,” which was choreographed by Kiel Tutin, Lee Jung, Taryn Cheng and Sienna Lalau. They also made history as the first girl group to win the award since TLC’s win 24 years ago. Although BLACKPINK could not make the event, the four-member girl group were named Group of the Year, effectively becoming the first Asian female group to win the award. The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated the achievements of several K-pop stars, with BLACKPINK and BTS’ Jungkook taking home coveted awards.īLACKPINK: The VMAs were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
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