Luxor and Florence, two cities with exceptional culture and history. Stefano Ricci first visited Thebes 20 years ago and was so fascinated by it that he published a book for the city: Luxor. At this point, he dreamed of hosting his own fashion show surrounded by the great historic buildings and artistic wonders of Egypt. “Tonight the dream came true.” Mr. Stefano Ricci said with an excited smile.
Stefano Ricci and his wife Claudia, the brand CEO Niccolò Ricci (first from left) and the creative director of the brand Filippo Ricci (first from right)
It is worth noting that in history Egypt has never opened this sacred place to any international luxury brand to organize a fashion show.The 50th anniversary fashion show of the STEFANO RICCI brand took place in the great temple of Hatshepsut. meaning set a precedent for the cooperation between ancient Egyptian civilization and fashion brands. “It was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, in particular to Dr. Mostafa Waziry. We have allowed our guests to experience a limitless journey in this land of luxury lifestyle”, said Filippo Ricci, Director Creative of the brand.
Paying homage to elegance, it doesn’t stop to look to the past, but to look to the distant future.This grand show uses 45 models to showcase nearly a hundred special series for the 50th anniversary designed by founder Stefano Ricci, inspired by the mysterious Valley dei Re d’Egitto interprets the maximum elegance of classic luxury and Egyptian modernity.
The great show was performed by the Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, an old friend of Stefano Ricci, in an elegant white dress STEFANO RICCI at the Roman ball “Celeste Aida” from the first act of Verdi’s opera “Aida”. “In the beginning, the models began to descend the grand staircase of the temple and made their way to the catwalk with the 25 giant statues of Queen Hatshepsut as a backdrop. The immersive scenography gave the guests an unprecedented shocking visual feast.
The show began with a series of evening dresses inspired by the celebration of Egyptian civilization, starting with elegant evening gowns in gold, temple inscriptions and Nile blue in golden pharaohs. First there were three sparkling looks, a gorgeous jacket woven with gold threads and paired with black pants. They were followed by jackets and tuxedos with golden buttons in shimmering blue or copper-colored brocade, all woven on looms at the Antico Setificio Fiorentino, the oldest silk workshop in Europe.
Tribute to the close friend of the brand, the former South African president and the famous Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela. The “Madiba” series of printed silk shirts designed in the early 1990s bears his name. Nelson was also played that night. · Mandela’s daughter blessing video for this celebration, and tells the origin of the “Madiba” printed shirt and the indissoluble bond with Stefano Ricci.
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Stefano Ricci and Nelson Mandela
The intermission performance of the show was performed by Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli on stage, with the Italian-Swedish soprano Suzanne Rigacci singing An episode from Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West.
After a colorful series of colorful dresses and trousers, the show ended with slouchy looks, super soft white knitted suits with cuts and cardigans, cashmere sweaters, knitted sweaters and embroidered jumpsuits. There are also suede and alligator leather jackets paired with Indiana Jones-inspired leather hoods, leading to new travel-chic looks.
