Blumarine
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Blumarine is a fashion company that was created in 1977 in the town of Carpi in Italy by Anna Molinari and her husband Gianpolo Tarabini. The late designer Franco Moschino also helped the company develop a "look" of edgy romanticism [1] This look has been continued by Molinari, who remains the company's chief designer.
The name was inspired by Molinari and Tarabini's favorite color and their love for the sea [2] The Blumarine fashion line debuted in 1980 at the Modit, a small fashion premiere in Milan. In 1981 the fashion line was featured in the first fashion show during fashion week. Both times, it was met with success. During those times, there were only a few items.
[edit] Timeline
- In 1986, the first full collection designed by Molinari debuted at the show Milano Collezioni.
- In 1987, the new collection Miss Blumarine for girls was created.
- In 1988, Blumarine becomes Blufin, a joint stock company. Today, Gianpolo and his son Gianguido are the sole directors of the licensing department.
- In 1990, the company's first boutique opened in Via della Spiga.
- In 1995, a new line called Anna Molinari was added to Blumarine. This was actually designed by Molinari's daughter Rossella Tarabini. This line was more feminine, with small details and long flowing lines.
- Also in 1995, Anna Molinari decided to add yet another line to Blumarine. Called Blugirl, it is a collection for girls and young women that ultimately debuted in 2002 at Milano Collezioni, where it enjoyed success.
[edit] Current activities
Blumarine is currently expanding it's fashion lines to Russia and other places, where it can be found in some of the most famous stores.
[edit] Awards and achievements
- 1990-Molinari is awarded the top prize by an International Jury during a gala in Paris,at the Museé du Petit Palais for her sophisticated style in and out of the job.On top of that,she receives a plaque from the Fashion and Culture Association for her work with the University of Urbino.
- 1995-Molinari is one of the seven best international designers chosen to by Absolut Vodka to join in the Absolut Newton initiative
- 1999-Receives the Woman of the Year award for the fashion sector at Montecatini Terme.
- 2001-Receives the Meryl Awards in Venice and the Isimbardi Fashion Award for her contributions to spreading Italian fashion worldwide.
- 2002-Receives an award for her the way she handles business at the Storchi Theater in Modena.
- 2003-Receives the La Kore Fashion Oscar at the Greek Theatre in Taormina
- 2004-Receives two career awards,one in Rome and one in Milan.Also gets an award from the city of Carpi,for the prestige she has brought thanks to her fashion career.Also gets the Marisa Bellissario award for being a great female businesswoman.She gets an award for her help in the Italian Osteoperosis League and for her charity in other organizations. Saks Fifth Avenue also holds a special event for her honoring the success of her line in the United States.
- Receives a degree in education from the Universita' Carlo BO in Urbino.
