"Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini: collector of art and extravagance "

Florence, 8 May 2014
Many guests attended the cocktail "Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini: collector of art and extravagance”. presso Hotel Bernini.
An evening of culture and excellence that had as its protagonist a lady of style as Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini careful observer of contemporary elegance and generous and passionate collector of haute couture, that has made his passion a passion even civil, as evidenced by the substantial donation to the costume gallery.
“We are honored by this news for us is also an important recognition of the value of the Costume Gallery, only museum of fashion in Italy”: the words of Cristina Acidini, superintendent of the Museums of Florence.
“My passion for fashion is inextricably linked to the in-depth knowledge of the culture of the style. The whole world of fashion is inseparable from culture. That's why I decided to donate my collection permanently to the only museum of Italian fashion that encloses and tells the story, thanks to the presence of specimens of prestigious designers such as Valentino, Armani, Versace, Emilio Pucci, Missoni, Yves Saint Laurent”: said Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini.