Fragiacomo's 60-Year History Celebrated in New Monograph
A new book titled 'Fragiacomo. Timeless Italian Luxury' chronicles the story of the luxury footwear and leather goods brand founded by Dante Fragiacomo in Milan back in 1956. Edited by Giusi Ferré and Federico Poletti, it was released by Silvana Editoriale and introduced at the Circolo Filologico in Milan. The book features contributions from notable figures in fashion and film, including Clara Tosi Pamphili and Colleen Hill from the Museum at FIT in New York. Illustrations by Fabrizio Sclavi, archival work by Fabiana Giacomotti, and photography from Gian Paolo Barbieri and Simone Nervi enhance the narrative. It highlights Fragiacomo's appeal to stars like Kirk Douglas in the 1970s and notes the brand's acquisition in 2010 by Federico and Massimo Pozzi Chiesa, which led to a flagship store opening in Rome in 2015.
Key facts
- Fragiacomo was founded by Dante Fragiacomo in Milan in 1956.
- The monograph 'Fragiacomo. Timeless Italian Luxury' is edited by Giusi Ferré and Federico Poletti.
- The book is published by Silvana Editoriale and was presented at the Circolo Filologico in Milan.
- Contributors include Clara Tosi Pamphili, Enrico Maria Albamonte, Flavia Colli Franzone, Giorgia Muscie, and Colleen Hill.
- Colleen Hill is curator of Costumes and Accessories at the Museum at FIT in New York.
- Illustrations are by Fabrizio Sclavi; archival research by Fabiana Giacomotti.
- Photographers include Gian Paolo Barbieri, Maria Vittoria Backhaus, Maurizio Galimberti, Giovanni Gastel, Piero Gemelli, and Simone Nervi.
- The brand was favored by Kirk Douglas and Valentina Cortese.
- Fragiacomo was acquired by Federico and Massimo Pozzi Chiesa in 2010.
- A flagship store opened on Via delle Carrozze in Rome in 2015.
- The company has invested in Iran.
Entities
Artists
- Dante Fragiacomo
- Giusi Ferré
- Federico Poletti
- Clara Tosi Pamphili
- Enrico Maria Albamonte
- Flavia Colli Franzone
- Giorgia Muscie
- Colleen Hill
- Fabrizio Sclavi
- Fabiana Giacomotti
- Gian Paolo Barbieri
- Maria Vittoria Backhaus
- Maurizio Galimberti
- Giovanni Gastel
- Piero Gemelli
- Simone Nervi
- Kirk Douglas
- Valentina Cortese
Institutions
- Fragiacomo
- Silvana Editoriale
- Circolo Filologico
- Museum at FIT
- Associazione Obiettivo Camera
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Rome
- Via delle Carrozze
- Via Condotti
- Via Turati
- Iran