Diamond Club fashion show on 2 March 2026 during Milan Fashion Week

Diamond Club Italy unveils a charming fashion evening on 2 March 2026 during Milan Fashion Week, within the extraordinary Museo Bagatti Valsecchi. Located steps from Via Montenapoleone in the city's most exclusive luxury quarter, this renowned house-museum—celebrated for its Renaissance splendour, intimate salons, and richly decorated interiors—provides an atmosphere immersed in Italian artistry.

The evening will showcase fashion, luxury, entrepreneurship and cultural prestige. Organisers: Carmelo Ali and Laura Pagani Cesa. The event will be presented and directed by Cesarina Ferruzzi. Reference publisher and co-organising media partner is Massimo Basile. Their vision, which goes beyond curating a mere show to create an experience, has become central to Diamond Club Italy's identity: a platform where designers, brands, and artisans are not just presented, but celebrated in a context designed to highlight their story. The runway will see the support of Leis Model Agency with 20 beautiful models. Behind the scenes, beauty direction will be entrusted to Martina Costarelli MUA.

The event will host, as a special guest, the renowned fashion creative director and photographer Ian Art Photo as a correspondent for select international magazines.

Prestigious and international Media Partners also include: Monaco Woman (Monte-Carlo) · Forbes Network (UK) · Gazzetta di Milano (Italy) · Celebre Magazine World (Switzerland) · Chic Icon (Dubai) · Yes London (UK) · Big News Network (UK) · Amore World Magazine (Italy) · EllediGi Magazine (London) · Elysian Magazine (USA) · Roma Exclusive (Italy) · Global Event Magazine (USA) · 5 Stars Elite Magazine (Italy) · Luxury Investment Magazine (Switzerland) · Gazzetta di Lombardia (Italy) · Fashion Week Online Magazine (USA) · Rinascimento Magazine (Switzerland) · The Daily Guardian (UK) · Vogue Vocal (USA) · Globally Content Magazine (UK) · Il Masaniello Magazine (Italy) · The European Business Review (Luxembourg) · The Occidental Magazine (Ireland) · The Blaze Magazine (Norway) · Qooalivi (Italy). Diamond Club Italy will welcome attendees with a cocktail reception curated by the renowned Venturini Winery, featuring a tasting of its prestigious labels. The March appointment builds on the momentum of the Diamond Club Fashion Event held on 28 September 2025, an edition that confirmed the museum's growing reputation as a meeting point for fashion, culture and craftsmanship. Among the most talked-about presences was Giuseppe Fata, the acclaimed "Head Sculpture Designer", recognised globally for uniting sculptural vision with fashion, who received the Celebre Magazine Award, a tribute to international excellence and an emblem of Diamond Club Italy.The runway itself brought together a varied line-up of designers and brands, each offering a distinct aesthetic and identity. Maison Dray, under Enrico Dray, presented high-fashion creations that balanced wearability with meticulous craftsmanship. Iskia Luxury Bags expressed a confident blend of Italian artisanal heritage and contemporary design. Arte & Bellezza impressed with artisanal handbags crafted from the finest Italian leather.The niche jewellery brand Dream Shabby Chic, founded by Daniela Rota Nodari and shown in international fairs and museums, was presented. Default Happiness delivered a light, optimistic sensibility through authentic, essential pieces, an effortless elegance. J'Adore Couture explored elegance and character through modern silhouettes, fine fabrics and sartorial detailing, while Caputo Pellicce embodied the meeting of tradition and innovation, championing genuine luxury, know-how and craftsmanship. Completing the narrative, Likeman offered menswear defined by clean design and quality, pieces that translate the language of modern masculinity into sharp lines and confident restraint. IG: www.instagram.com/diamond_club_italy Mail: diamondclubitaly@gmail.com

Milan Fashion Week: A Night of Style and Creative Business at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

by Massimo Basile - Photographs by Ian Art Photo |

The historic and elegant Museo Bagatti Valsecchi in Milan, known as one of Europe's most beautiful house-museums, was the setting for an important gathering during Milan Fashion Week. Located very close to the fashion district, this venue—full of history and authentic Renaissance style—is a favorite spot for the exclusive Diamond Club events.

On September 28, 2025, the Museum opened its doors for the much-anticipated Diamond Club Fashion Event. The beautiful Renaissance setting provided a memorable backdrop for the guests and the brands being presented.

Spotlight on Talent and Craftsmanship

The evening's ceremony was skillfully led by presenter Cesarina Ferruzzi. The organizers, Carmelo Ali and Laura Pagani Cesa, thanked the highly selected guests who traveled from different parts of Europe to attend. They also acknowledged key supporters: the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce in New York, and the IPA Agency.

A major moment was the appearance of Special Guest Giuseppe Fata, the Head Sculpture Designer widely known as the “genius of art on the head.” His unique creations, which combine fashion and sculpture, captivated the international audience. To honor his work, publisher Massimo Basile presented Mr. Fata with the esteemed Celebre Magazine Award, a recognition given to international creators showing excellence.

Collections on the Runway

Following this special presentation, the focus shifted to the collections of several outstanding brands:

• Maison Dray: Founded by Enrico Dray, this high fashion house creates collections that balance wearability with the quality of traditional Italian tailoring ("Made in Italy"). They specialize in bridal, evening, cocktail, and red-carpet gowns, offering personalized and unique pieces.

• Iskia Luxury Bags: This brand blends modern design with Italian crafting skills. Their bags are made from fine materials, offering a discreet, timeless style that is both elegant and practical for sophisticated, active women.
  

Art, Accessories, and Design Showcase

Guests also had the chance to see the work of several highly talented artists and designers:

• Marat: Showcased impactful, glowing statues and dramatic visual creations, specializing in exclusive decorations for homes and commercial spaces.

• Alena Angel Art: A visionary artist and Reiki Master, she presented her technique called “Dzherelna Grafika,” described as a source of spiritual energy and healing.

• Lilisher: A designer and decorator who transforms interior and landscape spaces into inspiring places, harmonizing art and creativity.

• Arte & Bellezza: Known for its quality Italian leather handbags, this brand draws inspiration from art and architecture, turning complex shapes into modern, beautiful accessories.

• Likeman: A menswear brand focusing on simple design, comfort, and quality for the contemporary, authentic man.

• Hannah Minkof: A Ukrainian designer based in Florence, famous for her bridal and evening dresses seen on red carpets, including Venice and Cannes. Her work mixes classic grace with modern luxury.

The first part of the show featured a charming musical break by saxophonist “Federico Sax.” The stage then returned to Alena Angel Art, who showed her hand-painted women’s collection, also called “Dzherelna Grafika,” featuring spiritual symbols and protective codes that connect fashion, art, and energy. Next came Caleste Shoes, a footwear brand that merges Tuscan crafting tradition with modern style, focusing on quality and comfort.

Sponsors and Supporters

The organizers thanked the Main Sponsors for their support:

• IOS – Istituto Odontostomatologico Siciliano, represented by Cetty Rizzo.

• Deva Beauty, represented by Antonella Splendore.

• Nuga Best, represented by Bondar Margarita.

Additional thanks went to supporting sponsors: Leis Events, Genrich Model Studio, and Venturini Vini.

The Second Showcase

The second half of the fashion presentations included:

• Dream Shabby Chic: A niche jewelry brand founded by Daniela Rota Nodari. Their new Spring-Summer 2026 collections, inspired by stars, constellations, botany, and bridal themes, have been featured in international fairs and museums.

• Default Happiness: A brand that promotes positive energy and simple style through its light and genuine clothing.

• J’Adore Couture: A brand that highlights elegance and unique personalities through modern shapes, quality materials, and custom tailoring details.

• Caputo Pellicce: A brand that represents true luxury and tradition in crafting, using the finest materials for its exclusive collections.
  

Behind the Scenes and Looking Ahead

The flawless look of every model was thanks to the talented make-up and hairstyling team: Martina Costarelli MUA, Anastasiia Takhtai, and Ecaterina Romascu.

The event closed with a sparkling toast, celebrating the successful blending of fashion, art, and creative expertise. The organizers thanked the audience for sharing the intense moments and promised to return next year.

The next Diamond Club event is already set for the coming Milan Fashion Week on MARCH 2, 2026, once again at the stunning Museo Bagatti Valsecchi.

Roman Salon Culture between 1870 and 1914: Ersilia Caetani Lovatelli and Giuseppe Primoli

In the heart of post-Unification Rome, between the dawn of the Kingdom of Italy and the eve of the First World War, the cultural and social circles hosted by Ersilia Caetani Lovatelli and Giuseppe Primoli served as important hubs of social, cultural, and political life. The conference, held in Rome from December 2 to 4, 2025, sought to retrace the history of these vibrant years spent in such evocative settings, capturing the complexity of an era in which art, politics, the sciences, archaeology, and high society intertwined in new and unexpected ways.

Organized across three of Rome’s most prominent cultural institutions—the Fondazione Camillo Caetani, the Fondazione Primoli, and the École Française—the event featured thematic sessions involving Italian and international scholars specializing in history, archaeology, literature, art history, musicology, and gender studies. Beyond the political and intellectual dimensions, particular attention was given to aspects of salon life that are perhaps less explored but equally significant: chamber music, dancing, etiquette, and fashion. These elements contributed to the development of shared behavioral codes and a refined aesthetic, mirroring the practices of the time.

The salon gatherings of Ersilia Caetani and Giuseppe Primoli were presented not merely as venues for discussion but also as stages for social and cultural performance, where sounds, customs, and music played a central communicative role within a now vanished “salon culture.”

With the participation of journalist Francesca Lovatelli Caetani, both as an expert and as the direct descendant of Ersilia Caetani Lovatelli, her great-great-grandmother.