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Intervento dell’Ambasciatore d’Italia, Gianluigi Benedetti, in occasione dell’evento Versace (Tokyo, 24 maggio 2024)

Dear guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening and welcome from me and my wife Sabina, to the Residence of the Ambassador of Italy.  A beautiful building of the mid-sixties, enriched by small treasures of Italian art and located in one of the oldest Japanese gardens of the Edo period.

 

To start with, allow me to greet and warmly thank Lino De Santis – President of Versace Japan and a dear friend – who strongly wanted to hold this event in this outstanding House.

 

I am very glad to host this wonderful night dedicated to Versace, one of the most iconic Italian brands that contributed to create the concept of “Made in Italy”.

 

Eight artworks of Versace’s latest collection, named “La Vacanza”, are placed tonight in the Ball Room. They are meant to celebrate the graphic prints on the theme of Barocco Sea, inspired by the natural wonders of Sea and Mythology.

 

The use of colour, the drive for innovation, the combination of the highest-quality materials and new motives have characterised Versace since the very begin in 1978. These key elements, together with the creative geniuses of Gianni and Donatella, have made Versace a historical brand, recognized and loved all over the world for its incredible design.

 

Versace return in Japan, more than 10 years ago already, has been welcomed with sincere and warm enthusiasm. We are all very proud of it and I am sure that Versace uniqueness will continue to surprise Japanese customers and meet their sophisticated taste.

 

Before handing the floor over to Lino, I sincerely would like to thank all of you for your participation tonight and wish you a wonderful night with Versace.