Filippo Sorcinelli's Sacred Vestments and Fragrances Exhibited in Milan
Born in 1975 in Mondolfo, Filippo Sorcinelli developed an interest in the sacred at the tender age of five. He holds a Master of Art and Applied Arts degree, graduated from the Rossini Conservatory, and pursued further studies at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, serving as an organist in the cathedrals of Fano, Rimini, and San Benedetto del Tronto. In 2001, he established LAVS, creating garments for popes Benedict XVI and Francis. Sorcinelli transformed the production of ecclesiastical attire, influenced by haute couture. In 2013, he introduced UNUM and MEMENTO. After Pope Francis's passing, he modified his designs to reflect the pope's heritage. The exhibition 'Art in Respect – Mostra dialogante' at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan (May 15–27, 2025) showcases LAVS creations alongside artifacts from Pope Benedict XVI.
Key facts
- Filippo Sorcinelli was born in 1975 in Mondolfo, Pesaro and Urbino.
- He founded LAVS (Laboratorio Atelier Vesti Sacre) in 2001.
- Sorcinelli dressed popes Benedict XVI and Francis.
- He launched UNUM perfume house in 2013 with MEMENTO collection of eight fragrances.
- The exhibition 'Art in Respect – Mostra dialogante' runs from May 15 to 27, 2025.
- The exhibition is held at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Piazza Pio XI 2, Milan.
- The show includes objects from Pope Benedict XVI and a cope for Notre-Dame de Paris.
- Sorcinelli's style for Pope Francis was inspired by medieval Giotto frescoes.
Entities
Artists
- Filippo Sorcinelli
- Giotto
Institutions
- LAVS (Laboratorio Atelier Vesti Sacre)
- UNUM
- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana
- Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
- Rossini Conservatory
- Artribune
Locations
- Mondolfo
- Pesaro
- Urbino
- Rome
- Fano
- Rimini
- San Benedetto del Tronto
- Milan
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Paris