2009 January

RITRATTI at the Salon International de la Lingerie, Paris.

Presented in the “BE CHIC” section dedicated to Luxury and Creative DesignersRITRATTI showcased its new collection at the prestigious exhibition.

2009 January

Italian lingerie: RITRATTI receive awards in Paris.

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Paris gives awards to Italian lingerie: RITRATTI is winner.

Italian lingerie snapped up a multitude of awards on the runway of the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie. The theme was “deliciousness” as one-of-a-kind fashions were modeled on the runway interpreting the purity of whipped cream, the creaminess of chocolate and the sweetness of candy. RITRATTI was recognized for the originality of its materials, winning the Ultra Lingerie Prix Matière. The awards are a significant honour from a distinguished jury that included Nelly Rodi (Nelly Rodi), Edith Keller (Carlin International), Guy Martin (star chef of Le Grand Véfour Restaurant), Mathilde Bill (Cosmopolitan) and Marie-Christine Delacroix (Madame Figaro). RITRATTI, which shared the honour with Italian textile designers Eurostick and Boselli, and with British company Junior Hagen, commented on its success. “We are greatly honoured,” said Paolo Parietti, business director of Delmar, which produces the Ritratti brand, “because the Prix Matière makes awards based on fabric, the use of shape to achieve a flawless fit, cut and proportion. This style, which was inspired by the image of a chocolate fountain, features shades of brown, original openings on the front and back, a racerback and a thousand tiny details. This item must be seen close-up to appreciate its workmanship.” And, in fact, a closer look reveals a combination of sheer fabric, tulle, velvet trim, feathers and an exotic edge. Special thanks to the entire company and particularly to Sara Lanciani, the designer who accepted the award in Paris, and Isabella Casartelli, the pattern-cutter who contributed to the creation of the garment.

2009 January

RITRATTI Milan. New collection in the spotlight.

On January 10 there was a photo shoot for the new RITRATTI Milano collection. The photographer, Andrew Soule, chose an austere, almost neutral atmosphere to highlight the details, the elegance and the delicate tones of the new lingerie line inspired by projecting the past into our own times. The captivating face of Brazilian model Natalia Andrade (Agenzia Fashion) returns. The stylist was Guia Rossi.