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CULTURE
The European Days transform talent into a true profession
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British saddler Mia Sabel holds her life’s reins in her hands
SHANGHAI
The Arts and Crafts Museum is the custodian of fine timeless treasures
MILAN
The excellence of Italian creativity and furniture for the perfect home
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Perspective BEAUTY, TRUTH, GOODNESS by Juan-Carlos Torres
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Workshops Books Awards Initiatives Fairs Shows ALBUM by Stefania Montani
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Quality networks LEARNING CURVES by Alberto Cavalli
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Philanthropy and wisdom CREATIVE SOURCE by Francesca Sammartino Energy from within THE NATURAL SACREDNESS OF BAMBOO by Akemi Okumura Roy Unexpected collections PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CULTURE by Caroline Roberts
Schools of excellence THE RULE OF EXAMPLE by Alessandra de Nitto The art of living THE ESSENCE OF DESIGN
Editor’s letter by Gianluca Tenti THE GREAT BEAUTY LIES IN THE EQUATION QUALITY = EMOTION Preparing for excellence by Gérard Desquand THE FUTURE TENSE OF THE VERB “TO THINK” Made in art by Ugo La Pietra WHEN EXCELLENCE DOES NOT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
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Tradition and innovation FIRMLY IN THE SADDLE by Giovanna Marchello
On the cover, hand-dipped enamelling at the Atelier de Sèvres. Photo by Gianni and Tiziana Baldizzone, from the exhibition “Transmettre” sponsored by Vacheron Constantin.
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Weaving wonders AN EXPLOSION OF SILK by Federica Cavriana Ambrosian handbook MILAN MADE TO MEASURE by Alessandra de Nitto Graceful progress SCULPTURES IN MOVEMENT by Alberto Cavalli Heritage preserved CRAFT LABORATORY by Gunnar Almevik Inviting shapes ON THE TOPIC OF COMFORT by Ugo La Pietra Craftsmanship on stage THEATRE IS A METAPHOR FOR THE WORLD by Susanna Ardigò Maîtres of design COMMUNICATING SAVOIR-FAIRE by Ali Filippini Special projects FAIRYTALE SCENERY by Eugenio Monti Colla Savoury crafts THE TASTE OF VIRTUE by Alessandra Meldolesi
Opinions
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Inventive power by Cesare De Michelis THE FASCINATING QUEST FOR THE CODE OF TALENT
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Historical thought by Flaminio Gualdoni ARTISANS TOO MUST SPEAK WITH THEIR HANDS
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Re-turn by Franco Cologni KNOW-HOW FOSTERS INTEGRITY
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