Curiel (brand)
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| Industry | Fashion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Founder | Ortensial Curiel |
| Headquarters | Milan, Italy |
| Products | Women's ready to wear, accessories |
| Website | curiel.it |
Curiel is an Italian fashion brand.[1] It was founded in 1908 in Trieste, an Italian seaport city by Ortensial Curiel and is based in Milan.[2]
History[edit]
In 1945, Gigliola Curiel, made several customized costumes for the premieres of Teatro alla Scala in Milan.[2][3] La Scala, was one of the most notable theatres at that time.[4]
In 1964, the Curiellino little black dress was introduced, and Gigliola also presented her first collection in New York at Bergdorf Goodman, and Harrods of London in 1965.[5][1][3]
In 1965, Raffaella Curiel, the third heir, draws the first collection and in 1970 opens her atelier in Corso Matteotti. Raffaella follows the French school by Pierre Balmain and she was active in the fashion field since the seventies.[1][6][7][8] Raffaela Curiel's works combined fashion and art, earning the nickname of "The intellectual of italian fashion".[4][5][9]
In 1992 Rafaella Curiel opened a showroom in New York.[8][10]
In 1994, her daughter Gigliola Castellini Curiel, started working with Raffaella in the atelier.[1]
In 1995 and 1997, Raffaella Curiel received the Ambrogino d'Oro and the Cavalry of the Great Cross of the Italian Republic respectively.[1][8]
In 1998, Gigliola Castellini Curiel started her own collection line, Gigliola CURIEL.[3][9]
In 2016, RedStone Haute Couture and storied Italian fashion and couture house Curiel Srl have signed a joint venture.[11][12][13]
Aristocratic origin[edit]
Curiel is a fashion house that has been designing haute couture for women of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Many of these designs are still preserved in the studio located in Via Montenapoleone 13 in Milan.[14][15][16][17]
CURIEL and Dance[edit]
Carla Fracci (20 August 1936 - 27 May 2021), was a renowned Italian ballerina, actress, and ballet director. Widely regarded as one of the most exceptional ballerinas of the 20th century, she held the position of principal dancer at the Teatro alla Scala Ballet in Milan. Following her tenure there, she embarked on a freelance career, collaborating with esteemed international companies such as the Royal Ballet of London, the Stuttgart Ballet, the Royal Swedish Ballet, and the American Ballet Theatre. Fracci gained acclaim for her captivating portrayals of the leading roles in various Romantic ballets, including The Witch, Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet. Additionally, she showcased her talent in productions such as Nijinsky and The Complete Bell Telephone Hour.[18]
One of Fracci's close friends and allies in the world of La Scala Theater was Raffaella Curiel, who not only served as her stylist but also shared a deep bond with her. Curiel fondly remembers Fracci as someone who was born to dance, possessing the humility that distinguishes great individuals.[19][20]
Made in Italy[edit]
In the fashion drama Made in Italy, which aired in 2020, every episode delves into the narrative of an influential Italian designer and the iconic brand they established. Episode four specifically focuses on the story of CURIEL.[21][22][23][24]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "CURIEL". ApritiModa. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ a b "Showcasing a century of class[3]- Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ a b c "Curiel: tra passato, presente e futuro di uno dei simboli del Made in Italy nel mondo". www.apritimoda.it. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ a b "Curiel Maison: When Fashion Shows the Elegance and Timeless Beauty of Curiel Ladies celebreMagazine". 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ a b Made-in-Italy.com (2017-11-28). "Italian Fashion Brands: Raffaella Curiel | Made-In-Italy.com". Made In Italy. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Network, Be Global Fashion. "Curiel Couture Spring-Summer 2015 collection at AltaRomaAltaModa fashion week". beauty.bgfashion.net. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Azzurro style - Italian Fashion of the 70s". amalfistyle. 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ a b c "Curiel Maison: When Fashion Shows the Elegance and Timeless Beauty of Curiel Ladies celebreMagazine". 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ a b "CURIEL". www.curiel.it. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Made-in-Italy.com (2017-11-28). "Italian Fashion Brands: Raffaella Curiel | Made-In-Italy.com". Made In Italy. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Ilari, Alessandra (2016-05-27). "RedStone Haute Couture Forms Joint Venture With Raffaella Curiel". WWD. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Binkley, Christina (2016-09-29). "Chinese Investor Has Plans for Italy's Curiel". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Chinese firm enters Italian couture house". www.ecns.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "CURIEL". www.curiel.it. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ 李齐. "Timeless style". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Curiel SPA". www.apritimoda.it. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "CURIEL Studio in Milano opened in 2017_CURIEL". www.curiel.it. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Zum Tod der Primaballerina Carla Fracci - WELT". DIE WELT (in German). 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "CURIEL". www.curiel.it. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "Morta Carla Fracci, la stilista e amica Raffaella Curiel: "Aveva l'umiltà dei grandi: il bianco dei vestiti rifletteva la sua anima e l'amore per l'arte e il balletto"". la Repubblica (in Italian). 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "CURIEL". www.curiel.it. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Lucini, Luca; Panini, Ago (2019-09-23), Episode #1.4, Made in Italy, Greta Ferro, Margherita Buy, Fiammetta Cicogna, retrieved 2024-01-22
- ^ SemiColonWeb. "FormatBiz | Canale 5 to air Made in Italy about the birth of Italian fashion in the '70s". www.formatbiz.it. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (2018-11-08). "Federation Picks Up 1970s-Set Fashion Series 'Made in Italy'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-22.