This document provides information about Maria Vittoria Albani, an Italian designer of unique costume jewelry based in Milan. It describes how she founded her workshop in 1944 and creates pieces by hand using materials like stones, pearls, metals and glass. Her pieces have been exhibited in museums and on catwalks internationally. The document shares photos and details of several of her jewelry designs.

2. In the heart of Milan there is a historical work-
shop. Founded in 1944, this small nook hou-
ses our own Maria Vittoria Albani; an eclectic
designer of splendidly unusual costume jewelry.
Petite, elegant, and immensely talented, Maria
makes art that speaks to natural beauty, and is
expressed through impeccable craftsmanship.
Each piece is made by the nimble hands of
artisans.
Maria’s career spans decades and, in recogni-
tion of her contribution to this art form, Swaro-
vski commissioned her pieces to be showca-
sed in the crystal maker’s touring exhibition of
“Teatro alla Scala.” Maria’s creations have
also appeared in the Victoria & Albert Museum
in London.
Not one to let moss grow under her feet, Maria
remains hard at work in her wee hub designing
and creating exquisite baubles that may not ne-
cessarily succumb to fashion trends. Maria’s
artistic flair, decorated in emotion and feelings,
is what she draws on every day; for it is when
she is creating that her true essence comes to
the fore – expressing the art of adornment with
so much grace and élan.
Out of brightly coloured stones, lustrous pearls,
enamelled metals, polished shells and Murano
glass, Maria forges extraordinary pieces in li-
mited-edition that over the years have lit divas
and queens between Galas and international
catwalks. Her debut on TheItalianCollection.
com is not only a great honour, but an embrace
of our mission to ignite the beauty that dwells
within.
MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
The Italian Collection

3. MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
TEAR-DROP CLIP-ON EARRINGS
Handmade in gold-plated
filigree-style brass with clear
Swarovski crystals.
ART NO – ST 16
FILIGREE CUFF
In gold-plated filigree-like
brass hand encrusted with
sparkling Swarovski crystals.
ART NO – ST 15
LEAF-MOTIF BRACELET
Handmade rhinestone
encrusted bracelet in
gold-plated brass.
ART NO – 9957/3F

4. MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
BUTTERFLY- MOTIF CHOKER
An intricate manual interlacing of gold-plated brass and
shimmering black braid embellished by a hand-enamelled
butterfly and translucent green and red Swarvoski floral
shapes.
ART NO – ST4

5. MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
FAN-MOTIF EARRINGS
Lobe Bejewelled in Glass and Steel-Grey
Crystals featuring Gold and Silver Plated
Crystal-Encrusted Fan-Motif.
ART NO – C 687/O
FAN-MOTIF COLLIER
Necklace in Gold and Silver Plated
Rays Sprinkled with Steel-Grey
Crystals.
ART NO – C 687/3/R

6. MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTERFLY-MOTIF
BROOCH
An ornate wing span brush-stroked in
gold, mauve and pink hues embellished
by a mother-of-pearl body encrusted
with flickering glass crystals.
ART NO – ST 8
BUTTERFLY-MOTIF CUFF
In gold-plated brass featuring a
hand-enamelled butterfly embellished
with golden petals.
ART NO – ST 7
BUTTERFLY-MOTIF CUFF
In gold-plated brass featuring a
hand-enamelled exquisitely detailed
butterfly adorned with pink petals
and sparkling crystals.
ART NO – ST 6

7. MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
POMEGRANATE-MOTIF NECKLACE
Handmade in shimmering gold braid
adorned with three hand-enamelled
Swarovski-encrusted red fruits.
ART NO – ST 14

8. ALSOAWAILABLE
MARIAVITTORIAALBANI
STAR-BURST VENETIAN GLASS
NECKLACE
Four strands of hand strung variegated
dove-grey Venetian glass beads
adorned with a concealed clasp
“medallion” of faceted dewdrop-
shaped Swarvoski crystals.
ART NO – ST 12
“ALPINE STAR” NECKLACE
In silvered brass, translucent
Swarovski crystals and a black
aluminium floral-shape embellished
by a faceted glass stone trimmed in
translucent white beads and crystals.
ART NO – C 587 (+143/3)
BEJEWELED CLIP-ON EARRINGS
Handmade in silvery brass bejeweled
in faceted translucent clear, ocean blue
and rich amber Swarovski crystals.
ART NO – ST 21
LARGE BUTTERFLY BIB NECKLACE
Hand sculpted out of gold-plated brass
sprinkled with tiny amber-coloured
beads and mother-of-pearl fragments
embellished by a large hand-
enamelled butterfly in a “potpourri”
of warm pastel hues.
ART NO – ST 2
BUTTERFLY-MOTIF NECKLACE
Handmade in dual length gold-plated
strands holding captive carefully
detailed butterflies in coral-coloured
faceted glass stones and faux pearls.
ART NO – ST 1
TEAR-DROP SHAPE PENDANT NECKLACE
Handmade in gold-plated aluminium and
bearing a black resin pendant.
ART NO – ST 17

9. The Italian Collection
VALENTINANUZZI
Born and raised in the heart of Milan, Valen-
tina embodies both entrepreneur and artist –
graduating from business school in marketing,
but dedicating her skills and spirit to fashion.
Always with a suitcase in hand, Valentina com-
bined her creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, love
for originality and quality to launch FedoraMi
in 2011.
The purpose was to create an object of desire,
embraced in timeless elegance, but suitable
for every occasion. An accessory unique and
recognisable in a vast world saturated with in-
dustrial serial production. Enter the FedoraMi
bags – all made entirely by hand by Milanese
craftsmen specialising in leather goods manu-
facturing for more than 100 years.
Valentina, during her many trips around the
world, personally selects the materials, from the
softest and sturdiest leather to the most unusual
and surprising textiles for the linings.
Every single article takes more than one month
of handwork: the result is a perfect balance
between functionality, elegance and novelty.
FedoraMi offers the possibility to customise
some models, choosing among a dozen or so
colours and different materials. All the Fedora-
Mi handbags are special articles, unique and
magical.
VALENTINA NUZZI

10. VALENTINANUZZI
ILORA
Hand-tooled “carry-all” in black, brick
red and china blue calfskin, lined in
Liberty Print fabric and sporting a
classic top-handle and a detachable
shoulder strap.
ILORA

11. VALENTINANUZZI
TINA
TINA TINA
TASSELED TINA
Hand-tooled cylindrical-shaped
shoulder bag in tangerine orange,
china blue, lipstick red, and black
calfskin lined in Liberty Print fabric.

12. VALENTINANUZZI
V BAG
V BAG
Hand-tooled wristlet in exotic python
skin lined in Liberty Print fabric.
V BAG
Hand-tooled wristlet in tangerine
orange, light taupe, china blue,
and forest green calfskin lined in
Liberty Print fabric.

13. VALENTINANUZZI
TEODORA
GLITTER TEODORA
Hand-tooled clutch in blue, gold and
silver calfskin sprinkled in glitter and
lined in Liberty Print fabric. Worn
either long or folded.

14. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
The Italian Collection
Italian fashion accessories designer Roberto
Pansa owns and designs for San Giorgio,
opened only a few months after Roberto joined
his father-in-law’s belt company. Roberto’s belts
and bags range from classic to vintage. He
combines luxurious and unusual fabrics with
great attention to detail and impeccable finish-
ing. His designs function well with casual or
formal attire.
Intense research and fervid creativity lead to
designs that augment the latest fashion trends.
This in turn leads to collaboration with some of
the most important fashion brands in the world.
In a quarter century, San Giorgio creates more
than 14,000 different belts often with match-
ing bags and accessories.
Roberto firmly believes that to master the trade,
one must work hands-on with the product, per-
fect ones craftsmanship, and gain an intimate
understanding of materials. As he says, “This
work gets into your DNA. You live it every day.
It is intuition, creativity, research. To succeed
you must have passion. For me it was like be-
ing struck by lightning!”
SAN GIORGIO
FACTORY

15. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
BSG 1344 ROSSA
BSG 1344
AZZURRA
BSG 1344
BEIGE
BSG 1344
GIALLA
Laser cut calfskin, assembled by hand,
lined in plush velour with a calfskin
sleeve.

16. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
BLACK LEATHER BRACELET
Bearing metallic studs and a snap
fastener.
ART NO – AC 9251
NUBUCK-LINED BLACK CALFSKIN
LEATHER BELT
Trimmed in Anthracite Metal
Micro-Studs sporting a Valise-like
fastener also in Anthracite.
ART NO – 13779

17. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
BLACK CALFSKIN LEATHER BELT
Featuring a fetching Large
Knot also in Calfskin.
ART NO – 15048

18. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
BLACK CALFSKIN LEATHER BELT
Embellished with metal buckle.
ART NO – 15077

19. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER BELT
With white stitching, leather-lined
buckle and front-end snap fastener.
ART NO – 12262

20. SANGIORGIOFACTORY
SANGIORGIOFACTORY
BOW MOTIF NUBUCK
Lined Calfskin Leather Belt in Warm
Dark Brown.
ART NO – 14566
BOW-MOTIF NUBUCK
Lined Calfskin Leather Belt in Soft Gold.
ART NO – 14591
JET-BLACK LEATHER BELT
With white stitching, airy “chain-like”
detailing and a partially-lined metal
buckle.
ART NO – 13402
CHESTNUT BROWN STRANDED
LEATHER BELT
With white stitching and a brushed
metal buckle.
ART NO – 13404
BLACK SUEDE BELT
With a bejeweled buckle in fume’ and
black Swarovski crystals with a snap
fastener.
ART NO – 13825
WARM GOLD PYTHON-PRINT LEATHER BELT
With leather strips, a leather-lined buckle
and a snap fastener.
ART NO – ST 17

21. UNICI
The company started its life in the 1970s near the
small town of Como, an idyllic spot in the lakes
district of Lombardy. This northern region of Italy is
known all over the world for the technique of prin-
ting that most precious of fabrics, silk. At the helm
of the business is the Cattaneo family whose dedi-
cation to their craft earns them the accolade of one
of the best textile print shops in the land. Alessan-
dro, the founder’s son and a member of the team,
eagerly learns the secrets of the trade. Before too
long, he uses this new knowledge to develop im-
proved methods for printing silk, as well as other
materials favoured by the fashion industry. So on
the eve of the new Millennium, Alessandro, who
is a creative fellow at heart, takes the company to
new heights. Unici retools with advanced printing
techniques that allow them to take raw materials
and transform them into real masterpieces of texture
and colour. In 2008, Alessandro creates the luxury
brand UNICI All is ONE, a limited-edition line that
seeks to fuse those things that make him smile; art,
style, technology and beauty. TheItalianCollection
(TIC) and UNICI delight in introducing this capsule
of abundantly sized luscious scarves in the mixed
medium of silk and wool. Abstract design printed in
warm rich colours creates these rare and precious
scarves that will take your breath away!

22. UNICI
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
Feather soft wool/silk mix yarn
in painterly colours and abstract
patterns with frayed edge finish.
ART NO – 15494 VAR. 02

23. UNICI
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
Feather soft wool/silk mix yarn
in painterly colours and abstract
patterns with frayed edge finish.
ART NO – 15494 VAR. 01

24. UNICI
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
Feather soft wool/silk mix yarn
in painterly colours and abstract
patterns with frayed edge finish.
ART NO – 14354 VAR. 01
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
In Breezy Cool Colours.
ART NO – 14354 VAR. 02

25. UNICI
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
In painterly colours and abstract
patterns with frayed edge finish.
ART NO – 14348
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
With Checker Board Edge.
ART NO – 14348 VAR. 01
FEATHER SOFT WOOL/SILK MIX YARN
In Azure Blue.
ART NO – 14348 VAR. 02

26. NICOLALUCARINI
Italian fashion designer Nicola Luccarini has
long been the insider’s choice for haute coutu-
re knitwear. After graduating from the Instituto
di Moda in Florence, his passion for knitwear
and yarns lead Mr Luccarini to open his own
studio, which in a short time becomes a design
reference point for fashion houses from Milan
to London. In 2005, after a series of partner-
ships with haute couture labels, he launches
NICOLA LUCCARINI CASHMERE, a knitwear
range in 100% pure cashmere made by ar-
tisans. “Understated Glamour” expresses his
creative philosophy: original collections with
NICOLA LUCCARINI
sophisticated yarns and techniques,
rich in embroidery and applications,
designed for women who love luxury,
want quality, and who like to stand
out with taste and personality. Each
Nicola Luccarini creation can be
formal or casual - simply depending
on the personal interpretation of the
woman wearing it. Denim or evening
dress is equally enhanced by the al-
lure of this knitwear range, a line of
special haute couture pieces that re-
news its glamour from one season to
the next.
The Italian Collection

27. NICOLALUCARINI
GREY PONCHO
In five-ply 100 percent
cashmere embellished with
a seven-ply jacquard Greek
Key pattern.
ART NO – AI 14137

28. BOILED WOOL LIGHT GREY SPORTY
COAT
Featuring distinctive hand-knitted
Cashmere Sleeves.
ART NO – AI 14104

29. JACQUARD CARDIGAN
In 100 percent two-tone seven-ply
Cashmere accented with hand-crocheted
sleeves in a black cotton/cashmere/silk mix.
ART NO – AI 14108

30. NICOLALUCCARINI
NICOLALUCCARINI
MIDNIGHT BLUE/BLACK
CASHMERE COAT
In a mélange of knit and crocheted stitches,
with straight sleeves, a slightly flared “skirt”
and a detachable “scarf-like” collar.
ART NO – AI0952 CLASSIC 1
CASHMERE PONCHO WITH COWL
NECKLINE
Knitted in six-ply cashmere with contrasting
border.
ART NO – AI0957
CASHMERE PONCHO WITH COWL
NECKLINE
Knitted in six-ply cashmere with contrasting
border.
ART NO – AI0957
DOVE-GREY CASHMERE COAT
Hand-knitted and crocheted boasting
grosgrain ribbon detailing and puffed wool
flourishes adorning the hem and sleeves.
ART NO – AI0955
CASHMERE PONCHO
Knitted in four-ply down-soft yarn and
embellished with a cowl neckline.
ART NO – AI1030
CASHMERE SCARF
Over-sized and imbued with handcraft
flourishes.
ART NO – AIZ960

31. The
Italian
Collection

32. A staunch ally and admirer of the active, highly sophisticated woman, Antonio d’Amico has very clear
ideas about the essence of style. His style is precise, and could be described thus; simplicity, balance,
and fresh elegance for every moment of the day. A style whose imprint remains firmly rooted in a natu-
ral approach that really exemplifies the hallmarks of Italian Couture. Born in the southern Italian region,
Puglia, only to relocate to Milan with his family at a very young age, Antonio learned the rudimentary
elements of his mother’s sartorial bent. He watched as she applied her seamstress skills to making splen-
did garments for those who could afford the very best. But, it was in the early years of the 1980s when,
by chance, Antonio met the genius of Italian fashion Gianni Versace who helped him discover his own
talent. Life partners and work companions for almost 15 years, 24 hours a day, Antonio stood by Gian-
ni’s side as together they created collections from Haute Couture to ready-to-wear. In a short time, Antonio
assumed the creative direction for Istante (a secondary Versace line for men and women), Versatile (for
the curvaceous woman) Versace Sport (men and women), for accessories made under licence destined
for Japan, and also for designing costumes for theatre. All of these projects remained under Antonio’s
keen eye right up until July 1997 when Gianni Versace was tragically killed. From that point on, Antonio
d’Amico puts his infinite experience and immense talent to work for other Italian and foreign companies
for whom he designs small, but precious collections. From jeans, to tailored suits, skirts, trousers, shoulder
wraps, evening and cocktail dresses. And true to form, his objective remains only one; to make his wo-
men beautiful no matter the occasion. For TheItalianCollection inaugural Look Book, we have the pleasure
of introducing four out of the ten garments created by Antonio for an exhibition in 2009 honouring Gianni
Versace. The capsule embodies the sheath’s evolution, by day or by night, in what is uncompromising
Antonio style. There is the white sheath dress in cadi silk lined in satin. The Charleston-style dress in raso
silk has an intricate flourish of fine rectangular-shaped loose straps, or fringe-like embellishments, each
one decorated with tiny stones and black strass crystals. The captivating harlequin-style dress in black
and white cadi silk is rendered even more splendid by its “brassiere” adorned with jet black jais stones.
And finally, we bring you the black jersey corseted palazzo jumpsuit trimmed in meticulously adorned
white raso silk. Every garment is a laborious work of art, assembled by the “petite main” of skilled seam-
stresses. Behind each creation there is the precision of geometry ensuring aesthetic perfection in balance
and proportion; plus countless hours of research for the right fabrics and flawless craftsmanship. These
pieces unquestionably symbolise pure mastery of “il bello e ben fatto” -- the beautiful and well-made that
seamlessly fuse creativity, culture and timeless contemporary design.
Enjoy our initial offerings of Antonio’s collection, which are only a prelude to a project nearing comple-
tion. So stay in touch.
ANTONIOD’AMICO
ANTONIO D’AMICO
The Italian Collection

33. ANTONIOD’AMICO

34. MAITE’
The Italian Collection
Maite’ is a small fashion house in Milan founded in 2009 that to this day is considered a frontrunner
for that “saper fare, savoir faire.” It has that certain all-Milan sartorial expression embraced in exquisite
taste and simple elegance, with a slight touch of trendy, but far removed from the diktats and excesses
of fashion.
The creations are a “fashion inside fashion” and give a sense of style that only a woman of refinement can
interpret. And Milan D O C Maria Teresa Bertolli – owner and designer of the brand – is that woman.
Her brand, Maite’, dresses the woman who loves to express her true self and present her personality with
élan. And to meet this vision, Maite’ creates collections for autumn/winter/spring/summer comprising
coats, dresses, trousers, shirts, knitwear; all of the highest quality at an accessible price.
Every piece comes from workshops manned by seamstresses and artisans, all of whom are closely wa-
tched by Maria Teresa. It is a maniacal attention to finding the right fabrics, choosing the best detailing
and original trims that render her creations so unique. Yet the wearables remain functional and versatile,
permitting the wearer to mix and match to make pairings that define a thoughtful and effortless signature
look.
Our Italian clients can enjoy the opening of a new Spazio Maite’ in the area of Fieramilanocity, where
Maria Teresa has enriched her capsule with very particular accessories exclusively Made-in-Italy. She
gives life to these rare, complete lines in exclusive twice-yearly runway shows.
For American clients, Maite’ offers a delicate a ready-to-wear collection that bears all the hallmarks of
their inimitable style. There is the soft pink, easy-to-wear “spolverino” or loose fitting dust coat in 70 per-
cent pure wool and 30 percent cashmere with vintage buttons. In waterproof Prince of Wales fabric,
we show a sharp cut raincoat with delightful black wool braid applique’ embellishments on the pockets
and collar repeated in the buttons also in black braided wool. The Italian Collection also bring you
Maite’s sporty jacket in black and white squares in 70 percent pure wool, and 30 percent cashmere;
a double-breasted diagonal weave “grisaglia” robe dress; high-waist palazzo-style ankle length cuffed
trousers in new wool; the pink hue double-faced crepe dress; and black and white leather and patent
platform, golfer-style shoes.
We hope you enjoy browsing these imported Italian offerings from Maite’.
MAITE’

35. MAITE’

36. THE ITALIAN COLLECTION
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CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION:
The Italian Collection LLC
GRAPHIC DESIGN:
Daniele Perazzolo
www.spotdesign.it
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Mario Luccini
Milano
MODEL:
Sissi Reichsigl

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