Monday, 5 March 2012

La Prima Dona - Simonetta



Simonetta is considered to be the "first lady of Italian fashion".  Her beauty, elegance and inspiration 

Born in an aristocratic family, she inherit her mothers' beauty and talent.
American Vogue addressed her as "The best business women in Italian couture" 
Her debute at Giovanni Battista Giorgini fashion show in Florence


Because of her beauty, she has been the Muse for many others. One of them is Stephen Jones. He was fascinated by her picture in 1976, then 28 years later, after their meeting at her apartment, Jones decided to create the collection "la Prima Donna" inspired by Simonetta.


in 2008. she was prized as one of the most significant fashion creator of the Italian Style
The pictures are from the exhibition at Pitti Palace Gallery of Costumes, Florence