Top 10 Picks: Salvatore Ferragamo Bags S/S 12

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Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates the Opening of Da Vinci`s latest Exhibition with a Gala Dinner at the Louvre

In the evening of march 27th Salvatore Ferragamo celebrated the inauguration of the exhibition “The Saint Anne, Leonardo da Vinci’s Ultimate Masterpiece” at the Louvre Museum in Paris, acting as the sole sponsor.



An Italian dinner for 60 selected guests was held in the baroque setting of Café Mollien.


Virginie Ledoyen

Beginning with an exclusive preview of the exhibition, where guests were able to admire Leonardo’s masterpiece, which has just been restored under the guidance of exhibition curator Vincent Delieuvin and the Italian restorer Cinzia Pasquali, the evening continued with a private visit of the museum.


James Ferragamo and Dolores Chaplin

The President of the Louvre, Henri Loyrette, accompanied the Ferragamo family and a selected number of celebrities and VIPs to admire the masterpieces in the Denon Wing.


Hilary Swank wearing a dress from Ferragamo`s PreFall 2012 collection.

For the celebration of the Italian genius Leonardo in the Parisian temple of art, Ferragamo decided to build an event totally framed within a “made in Italy” context: floral arrangements of roses, ranunculus, anemones and tulips in shades of red were delivered directly from Italy, and the dinner featured typical products from Tuscany.


Ferragamo designer Massimiliano Giornetti and Virgine Ledoyen.

In addition to the members of the Ferragamo family, many prominent guests attended the preview including, Hilary Swank, Carole Bouquet, Virginie Ledoyen, Elisa Sednaoui and Dolores Chaplin.


Elisa Sednaoui wearing a silk suit from Ferragamo`s Resort 2012 collection.


Ferruccio Ferragamo and Hilary Swank in front of DaVinci`s "The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne" masterpiece.


Dolores Chaplin


Hilary Swank and Massimiliano Giornetti in front of the Mona Lisa.

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What a marvelous event! Everything is so tasteful, sophisticated and timelessly classic. Italians really have the best taste in the world.

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Runway to Reality S/S 12

Rosario Dawson in Salvatore Ferragamo the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles. (Photo Agency: WireImage)


Jennifer Lopez wearing Salvatore Ferragamo at American Idol in january. (Photo: Fox)


Michelle Harper wearing Roberto Cavalli at Cavalli`s private dinner at Just Cavalli Café in Milan during Fashion Week.


Lucy Liu wearing a Roberto Cavalli Pre-SS 12 dress at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.


Poppy Delevigne wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo jumpsuit at the Ferragamo Timepieces Launch in Mexico City. (Photo Agency: SplashNews)


Anna Dello Russo wearing Roberto Cavalli during Fashion Week in Paris.

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Salvatore Ferragamo sponsors Leonardo da Vinci’s latest exhibition, "The Saint Anne, Leonardo da Vinci's Ultimate Masterpiece”

The exhibition celebrates Leonardo da Vinci’s oil on wood entitled "The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne", the famous masterpiece, executed between 1503-1519, that recently underwent a thorough restoration.

On the occasion of this exhibition, Salvatore Ferragamo will present its 2012 Resort collection, designed by Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti, with an exclusive event. On June 12, the creations of the Maison will stride down a unique 120-meter runway, under the archways of the Denon peristyle that frames the Louvre. It is the first time that the museum has granted the use of its historical interiors for a runway show.

The exhibition will be on display at the Louvre from March 29 to June 25, 2012.

My Valentine`s Gift

Cupid was good to me! I received this wonderful Salvatore Ferragamo book in lavender calf leather. It matches this season`s pastel trend and it is perfect to take notes at fashion shows. I love it!
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Salvatore Ferragamo PreFall 2012 Presentation

Fragments of a journey. A station, the echo of trains softened in the refined atmosphere of an exclusive lounge. Waiting, an ultra-sophisticated woman, naturally elegant in her daytime clothes with the intricate play of printed checks, lozenge and patchwork. On her knees a beauty case, square but soft, made of precious skins.



Her style expresses a sense of eccentricity: unexpectedly short hemlines and the open folds of her pleated skirts, accentuated by her sophisticated poses.



She wears a soft brimmed fedora graced by a feather, an astrakhan-lined leather and python cape and a key by her neck, as a pendant or the buckle of a blouse.



She chooses a double-breasted check overcoat with leather piping and small jackets with traditional patterns and wears them with a shirt and square-ended tie over slim double wool trousers with a new padlock belt.



For the evening, brush-stroke check print on silk twill plays with velvet, while pleated chiffon cocktail dresses are enlivened by magnificent geometrical lace embroidery in full colour.



The vibrant tones of the autumnal palette dictate the atmosphere of this voyage: red wine, purple and thyme green, lit up by the comforting softness of neutral hues like camel, tan and leather.



The knitwear, a field of continuous experimentation, is a showcase of sumptuously rich textures.



The entire collection is enriched by the luxury of exotic skins: from the Argyle sweater with suede, python and cashmere inlays, to the knitted dress with crocodile, python and ostrich piping, the exclusive allure of the suede suit with crocodile borders and the ostrich overcoat with a check flannel lining.



The wardrobe is completed with the collection of the bags, small and exquisite: the travel case, the shoulder clutch, the portfolio, and the crocodile or suede beauty cases with python and metal detailing on the padlock-style fastening. Skins, crafted with virtuosity, reversed and raw cut, generate forms that are simple yet constructed, either flat or geometric.



A bon ton spirit, with a strong dose of the unconventional, the shoes burst from the décolletées and the salomé of interwoven crocodile, ostrich and python. Emblems of a new lifestyle reconciling tradition and evolution, these shoes are ultra- feminine with sinuous lines, dainty toes and thin heels.



A story of style and anti-conformism, sophistication and femininity: the Salvatore Ferragamo Women’s Pre-fall 2012 Collection.




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I`m madly in love with this ultra-sophisticated collection! Exotic skins, dark colours, leather gloves, fishnets, hats, elegant clutches, pleated skirts - it has everything a lady needs. Oh, and may I please move in at the elegant palazzo!?!

What is your favourite thing about this collection?

Sharon Stone`s gorgeous Salvatore Ferragamo python tote

Sharon Stone out in L.A. with her brown Salvatore Ferragamo python bag.

Picture 1 by V. Labissiere / Splash News, Picture 2 courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

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Best of recent celebrity red carpet gowns & evening wear

Emmy Rossum wears a Georges Hobeika Couture dress and clutch & satin pumps by Salvatore Ferragamo at the Golden Globes celebration held at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
(Photo by Jason Merritt / Getty Images For W Magazine)


Angelina Jolie attends the 2011 New York Film Critics Circle awards at Crimson in New York City in a white silk blouse, black leather skirt and black pumps from Salvatore Ferragamo`s F/W 11/12 collection.
(Photo by Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)


Anne Heche arrives at the Kick Off for Golden Globes Week 2012 at Cecconi's Restaurant in Los Angeles, wearing an orange top and magenta silk skirt from the Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 collection.
(Photo by Michael Buckner / WireImage)


Andrea Riseborough (right side) attended the 2012 Golden Globe Awards wearing a pale green lace corset gown from the Vivienne Westwood Gold Label S/S 12 collection.
(Photo is courtesy of Vivienne Westwood)


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Brad wears a Salvatore Ferragamo tuxedo and Angelina an Atelier Versace gown with white Versace peep toe pumps.
(Photo by Steve Granitz / WireImage)


Paz Vega at Art Of Elysium's Heaven Gala in Los Angeles wearing Salvatore Ferragamo.
(Photo: Getty Images)


Elle MacPherson in a Roberto Cavalli gown on occasion of the 69th Golden Globe Awards After Party in Los Angeles.
(Photo is courtesy of Roberto Cavalli)


Jane Fonda wearing a Jack Guisso Couture dress and black satin pumps & clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo at the Golden Globe Awards Party at Circa 55 Restaurant in Los Angeles.
(Photo by Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
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