L’associazione The Hands of Naples shows up again at Pitti Uomo 104 with an unmissable appointment fixed for the hours 16 on Wednesday 14 June at the Fencing Hall of the Fortezza da Basso. A round table on the topic “Naples inside. Naples upon us", which will see the mayor of Naples as speakers Gaetano Manfredi, the Magnificent Rector of the Federico II University Matteo Lorito, the President of Pitti Immagine Antonio De Matteis, the mayor of Florence Dario Nardella, the chef Gennarino Esposito. The fashion journalist and presenter will moderate Cinzia Malvini.
Naples is the City of the World, always open to diversity, always welcoming. A new powerful eruption is underway in Naples. Day and night a lava flow of tourists flows along ancient paths and carves out new ones. Nobody did anything to attract them, at least not today. The heritage in which people come to immerse themselves has always been there, although covered with a canvas as thick as slander and as vast as fear. It was enough for a gust of optimism to lift her and the city's treasures began to shine again. But the greatest treasure is the chest that contains them all, the city itself. Naples has a very strong and unchanged identity over time, holds the record for Europe's largest UNESCO heritage historic centre, streets and alleys full of history and traditions, breathtaking views, a lively nightlife, excellent cuisine without equal in the world, and one theatrical lifestyle, unique and original. The secret of his charm is an attitude towards things and people that becomes philosophy and finally a style, recognizable and desirable as well as elusive. It is this distillation of wisdom and vanity, faith, fatalism and other contrasts, that The Hands of Naples they will speak during the first part of the conference.
“The presence of the Napoli brand on display at the most important and prestigious fashion show in Florence represents a further opportunity to promote our territory. Thanks to the Le Mani di Napoli consortium and its master craftsmen of the men's supply chain, the city presents itself at this important international showcase as a bearer of art and elegance. The manufacturing industry, between craftsmanship and innovation, it is among the most representative sectors of the local economy and Pitti Uomo 104 it is an unmissable event to talk about Naples and its talent, in the tailoring and accessories field, in the eyes of the world, confirming the great attractiveness of the Napoli brand in every creative sector“. Gaetano Manfredi, mayor of Naples
“Naples also expresses itself in its globally recognized intangible heritage. The latter are kept and transmitted by the great Neapolitan artisans who operate in different sectors, from fashion to food, to nativity scene art. Naples is a University, with its main University that accomplishes 800 years since its foundation. Le Mani di Napoli and Ateneo Federico II have decided to collaborate to promote the heritage of the artisan hands of Naples, for the benefit of the city and the image of our country“. Matteo Lorito
“The Mani di Napoli are the example that alone you run fast but together you go far! A unique aggregation of know-how from our wonderful city that opens up to the world to make its capabilities known”. Antonio De Matteis
In the second part, space will be given to the exposition of the Neapolitan tailoring regulations, a document that will revolutionize the sector. After having identified the fundamentals of the Neapolitan style, Le Mani di Napoli takes responsibility for codifying and respecting the traditional processes that interpret its spirit, thus achieving results of maximum aesthetic value, cultural and material. Only an authoritative and convinced association could go down this path of transparency which will bring benefits to everyone and damage only to those who thrive in ambiguity.
During the event, awards will be given to the senior tailors: Antonio Liverano, Carmelo Crimi. Plaques in memory of the founders of Calabrese 1924, Shapely tailoring, Barbarulo Cufflinks.
“Naples it's everything that is said about her and much more, and each of the people who try to grab and pigeonhole her, it only takes a snapshot of it, a stretch, something that is there one moment and no longer there the next, a moving image in a mirror behind you”. Ivan Cotroneo
Save The Date
14 June 2023
Hours 16:00
Fortezza da Basso, Fencing Hall
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