As tradition is now, Cortina Fashion Week(End) on horseback Bridge of the Immaculate inaugurates the winter season. This year the most glamorous event of the Dolomites is in the sign of mountain fashion outdoor style, in homage to the style that has now conquered the cities, turning into a real lifestyle, adopted outdoors, in the gym, but also to work and leisure. Over 100 appointments scheduled, for fashion addicted and not only, between new openings, exhibitions, cocktails, vernissage and previews, which extend until 9 December, focusing on three nights Golden, Fashion and Star’s Night.
Here is the preview of the coolest events calendar and the addresses not to be missed, but I warn you: the invitation hunting has already begun, so hurry if you do not want to miss all the fun. Alternatively you can always follow the live report on Periscope @cortinafwe, official hashtag#mycortinafashion
GOLDEN NIGHT – Saturday 5 December
It begins with the opening of the "scandalous" (why you will find out on the spot) Pinturicchio exhibition "The Bambin Jesus of the Hands", which arrives at the Museum of Modern Art Mario Rimoldi after the success of the Guggenheim in New York and the Musèe Maillol in Paris, which will be visible until 31 January 2016.
And then, go shopping. From 17, new opening shop VISTS, dedicated to ski clothing, in via C. Battisti 70, with music, food&drink in the new exhibition space of 200 square meters where you can discover and buy all the articles of the 2015-16 season.
Always at 17, at the fashion boutique Hotel Ambra, Hats and Castles: presentation of the limited edition "Doria 1905 for 5 Ambra Cortina", with anecdotes and curiosity about the history of the hat.
A cocktail (on invitation) of beauty that of Le Noir Boutique, in Corso Italia 76/78, at 18.30: Dr. Annalisa Pizzetti, the most in vogue dermatologist of the moment in showbiz, will illustrate how lifestyle and genetic influence the beauty factor. The exclusive boutique collections, the sophisticated gourmandises of the star chef of the Tivoli restaurant in Cortina, the prestigious Moët & Chandon champagne and the iconic Belvedere Martini. All with dj set of fashion dj Ema Stokholma.
At the Hotel de la Poste Jewelry Bartorelli inaugurates with a cocktail (by invitation) the exhibition "Communicare il tempo" and totem route will reflect the historical creativity of the most prestigious manufactures of the world high watchmaking, from the beginning of the '900 to today. While an exhibition will tell the current collections of the different brands: Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Bulgari, Breguet, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Omega, Ulysse Nardin, Richard Mille and A. Lange & Sohne. Open to the public all weekend.
FASHION NIGHT – Sunday 6 December
From 18.00 to the start the imperdible "maratona" of previews, new openings, extraordinary openings, flash mob, cocktail party and DJ set in the boutiques and the streets of the center.
Corso Italia – Many appointments along the famous street of the "struscio" par excellence. From 11:00, Le Noir will receive on appointment customers for the presentation of the collection Cruise 2016 Dior.
Special event in collaboration with Salomon, Mountain Force and Phenix at the clothing store and sports items Two and Two Cortinas.
To theOlympia Sport – Technical Group appointment in collaboration with Moon Boot. V°73 and BDA Zandegiacomo decided to create a modern concept of fashion living together, creating Intarsia Bag and Intarsia Chair. Experimentation, creativity, use of unique materials, excellence of craftsmanship and contamination between design and fashion are the basis of this collection of two pieces that will be presented with a special event: "Intrecci tra Fashion&Design". To the boutique Cécile aperitif with tastings of the Lp26 and dj set to present the novelties: the SS16 collection of SP71 eyewear, the Spring/Summer 2016 Maggie Jeans collection with gadgets, the limited edition Cortina Fashion WeekEnd la Forketta. And a "Christmas flash" on the Fall/Winter 2015-16 collection. A "new style adventure" in Cortina with the opening of the second boutique Franz Kraler. To celebrate the new opening, an "Ice Street Party" in the two locations of Corso Italia (at number 92 and 107): an ice counter of 20 meters, an expression of sparkling design, illuminated by led. Champagne-cocktails will be served, at the psychedelic pace of a DJ set, discovering the new proposals of the international fashion system.
The team of makeup artists MM·A·C Cosmetics, whose shop was inaugurated last Saturday, will offer advice to consumers and professionals presenting products, collections and M·A·C "Makeup Services", free services "Walk-in Demos" and those on a paid appointment "Applications & Lessons".
Fashion and food stars will meet for an exclusive evening organized by the Eleventy Group at the boutique Marinotti 147, for a four-hand aperitif with Chefs Andrea Berton and Graziano Prest. The boutique will dedicate two corners to the collections Eleventy woman and man, autumn-winter 2015 -16. And again, "Sweet notes" at the shop Guess with aperitif in music. "Moon Boot Party" at Olympia Sport. "O-Bag party" with dj set at Top Class.
To close the evening, the DJ set led by Claudio Guerrini GDR: the exclusive appointment of the night of Cortina at the Vip Club.
Red Carpet, wine partner of the event, at the Bar Dolomiti and the boutique High, will present the two flagship fragrances Paris and Runway and, in absolute preview, the new "bollicine": Oscar. On the occasion of the Cortina Fashion Week(End) the new projects will be anticipated for the next season.
An exhibition accompanied by a cocktail also at the jewelry shop Luke 1959.
The highlight of the evening is the gala dinner by Maserati (by invitation) that will be held at the Grand Hotel Savoia.
Via XXIX maggio – The street of clothing and furniture boutiques for the house, but also of the fashion hotel of Cortina: here will be protagonists parties of heel 12 (with dovetail), aperitifs and DJ sets.
TheHotels in Ambra Elisabetta Dotto will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the fashion boutique hotel in Cortina with "Colbacco and Tacco 12": aperitif outdoor with live music and follow dj set. Dresscode: colbacco and heel 12, with awards of the best outfits. The appointment, live show by SMOMA Unconventional Glam Music, is in collaboration with Villa Sandi and Vip Club, a local historian of the courtean movida where the festivities will continue until the very night.
An exclusive cocktail in the boutique that will blow on its first candle just in the days of Cortina Fashion Week(End): High. Here are the garments designed by Claire Campbell, the modern couturier British recognized as one of the leading creative talents in contemporary fashion design.
"Party time" at Boarderline: A Fantic Motor Assisted Fat Bike will be exposed. Aperitif with appetizers made by Ristorante Da Aurelio, Hotel Ristorante La Baita, Rifugio Col Gallina, Rifugio Lagazuoi and Cortina Bevande.
"Special opening" also in clothing stores and accessories Undercover and Testing.
Largo Poste – Cindy & the Rock History will animate the square with a rock repertoire from the 1970s. Password: sport and delicacies.
"Sport on wool thread" at the sports shop Jgor Store: an event in collaboration with Bergans.
Nan will host the national preview of the book "Dolci senza butter #vitadafoodblogger", of the food blogger and skater Federica Costantini.
"Special opening" from Ampezzan House, where you can find Christmas ideas and objects for the house.
Via Cesare Battisti and Via del Mercato – For one night these two streets will turn into the coolest shopping streets in Cortina.
Al Igor Ghedina optical center the preview presentation of the Frank made Italy eyewear collections. And the possibility to view the entire collection of glasses Eblok glasses, with the world patent of the block astina made in Italy.
Al Cortina Style Real Estate aperitif and presentation of the project "Cortina Style Light Design".
The boutique Phase will present the collection "Alessandra Chamonix". Finger food by Villa Oretta and presentation of the Zoogami beers.
"Cocktail in gallery" atArt Gallery, where will be visible the exhibition of photographer and photo reporter Stefano Zardini dedicated to three topics: vintage photos, New York City, the Dolomites in the vision of Goethe.
"Snow style" at Patagonia with the presentation of the uniforms of the Scuola Sci Azzurra and the Gruppo Guide Alpine in Cortina.
Share 1224 will present the new sports collection and will welcome its guests with an aperitif.
"Calde tenderzze" those of Queen, to discover the new sparkling collection of headphones, caps, scarves gloves and accessories in cashmere and fur 100% made in Bologna. For the occasion, toast with tastings of typical Bolognese specialties and delicacies.
And again: "Desigual party" with dj set at Top Store.
New opening: Engel & Völkers, a world leader in luxury real estate intermediation.
Piazza Pittori Fratelli Ghedina – The party continues with the music of RDS between olfactory tastings and special events in shops, such as the special opening at Rossignol. STAR’S NIGHT – Monday 7 December
The festival of fashion and entertainment continues with the opening of shops until 21 and the music of RDS in Corso Italia, from 17.
To theHotels in Ambra the designer of sophisticated jewels Leticia Lanaro will exhibit their creations from 10 to 13.
But it is also the day of architecture and the great show, with the Award of International Architecture Biennale "Barbara Cappochin". At 18 in Corso Italia, the public opening ceremony of "I Cinque Tavoli dell'Architettura" (the best forty works selected under the Award and the best ten works selected by the Regional Award Veneto), will be held until 7 February 2016. At 21 at the Olympic Ice Stadium the ceremony awards, followed by the show "Stars on Ice": special guest of the Cappochin Foundation and the Biennale, the "Ice Queen" Carolina Kostner. Entrance ticket 10 euro, but the collection is donated to charity at the White Cross.
