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Alta Moda sotto le Stelle

Fashion aficionados are in for a super treat when Renato Balestra will present his 2017 Summer Collection at St George’s Square in Valletta on the 21st July 2017. He is here to present his 2017 Summer Collection at Alta Moda Sotto le Stelle. A spectacular event being organized by the Chamber of Fashion Malta, under the patronage of the Italian Embassy and in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta.

 

RENATO BALESTRA 

 

Born in Trieste, Renato Balestra comes from a family of architects and engineers. It was not until the last year of his engineering studies, however, that he became involved in fashion, creating a design in response to a bet made among friends.

It is fair to say that fashion chose Renato Balestra, rather than Renato Balestra chose fashion. The move from Milan to Rome was rapid. He started to collaborate with the most important fashion houses in Rome of the time such as the Sorelle Fontana and Shuberth. He enjoyed working for the movie industry. In not time Renato Balestra opened his first Roman Atelier in Via Gregoriana. However, a few years later, Via Sistina, became the symbol of Maison Balestra where the designer began his rise to international fame and where he welcomed and created gowns for the most elegant women in the world.

Throughout his career, Renato Balestra has been invited to present his Collections all over the World, and acclaimed with huge international success. Mr Balestra has been awarded International and National prestigious prizes in recognition of his talent. He prides himself for having designed for famous clients and worldwide celebrities including First Ladies, Princesses and actresses. Renato Balestra has designed the costumes for various theatre operas as well as airline uniforms.

From East to West, the creations of Renato Balestra enchant. His talent to design and be inspired with specific cultures of the different countries in which they are worn makes his creations fashion masterpieces. One thing he never compromises is the high standards of Italian sartorial couture. He blends tradition with modern. His sense of style is in constant flow seamlessly and effortlessly. His Italian style has made its mark on the International Stage.

Maison Balestra is one of the few Italian firms that is still owned by the family combined with a strongly managerial Company structure. Theirs is a tradition that is constantly evolving.

 

CHAMBER OF FASHION MALTA 

 

The Chamber of Fashion Malta is delighted to welcome Renato Balestra to St George’s Square in Valletta. He specifically choose to have his flowing designs and evocative creations grace such a beautiful square in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Dr. Juliana Scerri Ferrante founded the Malta Chamber of Fashion Foundation, in November 2014. Juliana is a woman who believes that Fashion is Culture. Inspired by Maltese heritage and a wealth of craftsmanship in Italy, it was Juliana’s vision to form a community in Malta and Italy, where fashion and culture could merge and grow. The mission of the Chamber’s is to ensure that maximum publicity for the young Maltese artists is achieved in events, which lead to a career in fashion giving Malta’s talented, ambitious and emerging young fashion designers a quantum leap in getting international exposure.

Today the Chamber is well established as a cultural entity and proudly presents an annual and prestigious Fashion show. These events host Internationally acclaimed designers with many renowned Italian houses showing their collections, inspiring up and coming designers from Malta. This is a commitment that the Chamber has made to encourage more talent to come forward, and take the plunge to show their designs.

As a Chamber it has signed protocols with the leading fashion academies in Rome and Florence. The aim is to send Maltese students and designers to these Italian academies and fashion houses for short courses and work placements to study, enhance and sharpen their talents before returning to Malta or getting offered opportunities to work overseas. The Chamber is also developing the potential of having Italian students doing their internship in Malta.

This year Juliana has handed over her Presidency to Caroline Borg who will carry the baton and continue with the yearly commitment of staging a spectacular fashion event. Caroline shares the same love and passion for Fashion and Beauty as Juliana and is an avid follower of the Arts, Culture and Dance. She is well known for her organizational and PR skills.

This spectacular event will welcome Maltese dignitaries and distinguished guests as well as other famous personalities coming from Italy and other countries, many of who will be visiting our historic capital city, for the first time, will attend the event. Italian, local TV and media will give extensive coverage to the event and Malta as 2018 Cultural capital of Europe.

The Malta Chamber of Fashion is honored to have made this possible with the commitment and invaluable support from it’s sponsors and patrons namely The Phoenicia, Porsche, Nexos, SU29, Air Malta, MTA, Star Casinos, Environ, Dean Gera, MAC, Victor Azzopardi Jewelers, Niumee, Retail International, Myoka, Costa Cafe, Elegance Chauffeur Service, Bernard Polidano, Pearl Beach, Charles Grech & CO, Tower Supermarkets, Professional Security Service, Island Caterers, Magnum, Penny Apap Brown, Charles & Ron, Gruppo Inventa, Frank Salt and Muran.

 

For further details:

Name of Media Contact – Dorianne Mamo

Chamber of Fashion Malta

Contact Number 99047871

Contact email – doriannemamo@gmail.com

Website URL – https://www.facebook.com/maltachamberfashion

 

http://www.eve.com.mt/2017/07/20/renato-balestra-to-showcase-in-malta/ 

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  • Organized by: Chamber of Fashion Malta
  • In collaboration with: Ambasciata d'Italia e Istituto Italiano di Cultura