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“ THE DUALISM OF MILAN ”
Pomellato embarks on a new creative journey , drawing inspiration from the very city that sparked its inception in 1967 .
The jeweler unveils its fifth high jewelry collection , a tribute to the duality and indomitable spirit of Milan . This collection , featuring 51 exclusive pieces , is a testament to Pomellato ’ s deep-rooted connection to its homeland .
MILAN ’ S DUAL SOUL CAPTURED IN JEWELS
Vincenzo Castaldo , Pomellato ’ s Creative Director , finds endless fascination in Milan ’ s harmonious paradox - the coexistence of an austere , urban essence with an abundantly creative soul . It is this contrast that fuels this high jewelry collection called ‘ The Dualism of Milan ’.
“ First and foremost , I wanted to convey the spirit of the city , a mix of rationalist architecture , skyscrapers with their sinuous lines , the night-time atmosphere of the shopping arcades ,” Vincenzo Castaldo explains . “ Then I wanted to illustrate this ability that Milan has always had to focus on color in every creation , such as the work of Gio Ponti or the Memphis Group .”
The collection is divided into two complementary themes , each interpreting Milan through the unique lens of Pomellato . “ These two spirits of Milan resonate with the inner identity of Pomellato ,” Vincenzo Castaldo goes on to say . “ It rests on what is tangible — perfect knowledge of artisan jewellers , Pomellato ’ s complete mastery of all the steps involved in creating a piece of high jewelry — and what is intangible in the creation , where
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 65 2024