Bulgari makes watches for women, but if you can believe it, the storied Italian jeweler “has never launched a ladies’ watch ever”—at least, not until it unveiled the one called Lucea recently, its first “mainstream” timepiece.
Never underestimate a starstruck editor’s capacity to chase a “scoop”—even if she’s in stilettos. (Those killer heels could really restrict one’s mobility.)
When Sotiro Bulgari opened the first Bulgari boutique in Rome in 1884, he couldn’t have imagined that 130 years later, his name would be synonymous with the world’s most prestigious Italian fine jewelry, which has been worn by Hollywood and high-society icons, from Elizabeth Taylor to Princess Grace of Monaco.
When she was a fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar and editor in chief of Vogue, a period spanning some four decades (1936-1971), Diana Vreeland had such a fascination with the serpent form that the reptile would be a recurring theme of her fashion spreads.
Luxury brand Bulgari has signed an agreement with the City of Rome to donate 1.5 million euros to renovate the Spanish Steps, the landmark that has drawn millions and millions of tourists to the Italian capital the past century.
Actress Cherie Gil will wear these Bulgari Serpenti watches and neckpieces in the March 22 fashion night of “Full Gallop” at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, sponsored by Bulgari and Hermés and Inquirer Lifestyle.
A few months after Bulgari launched its Diva high-jewelry collection in Paris, its exclusive distributor in Manila recently launched the boutique line of Diva in a dinner and show featuring singer Vernie Varga and violinist Princess Ybañez at the Makati Shangri-La.
The select mix of guests in the Bulgari Diva Collection last Tuesday was treated to a performance that was totally unexpected. Vernie Varga (now Oledan), the country’s top jazz artist, sang a few numbers, the first time she did in public after so many years.
Did she have sleepless nights, we asked Amanda Triossi, Bulgari Historical Archives curator, about what it was like to bid for the famous jewelry of Elizabeth Taylor.
When the heirs of the late Elizabeth Taylor sold a considerable number of her jewelry pieces back to Bulgari sometime last year, everyone knew it wouldn’t take long before the luxury jewelry brand based in Rome produced an updated collection inspired by the iconic actress and her legendary love for Bulgari’s precious baubles.
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