I had the pleasure of interning in the Bulgari Press Office in NYC this past summer, and was very excited when I got wind of some big news for the Italian luxury jeweler. Matthew Williamson will be designing a line of handbags for Bulgari to debut at 2011 Milan Fashion Week in September! Williamson, who left Pucci in 2008 to focus on his own line, was employed by Bulgari for "the great sense of color and design he brings to his work which resonates with our brand's rich history," as CEO Francesco Trapani explained. This is the first designer collaboration for Bulgari, and I'm so excited to see what they come up with!
I think Bulgari is an amazing company to work for - not only for the quality and beauty of their goods, but for the integrity and family-feel of the company itself. My internship last summer fell right on Bulgari's 125th anniversary - an amazing time for the company. I worked with fragrance, skincare, and hotels & resorts when they were in the midst of releasing a new fragrance, BLV II, and a new skincare line - all phenomenal products that received great response and tons of coverage. Whenever I had the chance, I'd go to the Bulgari store on Fifth Avenue and take in all of the amazing bags, scarves and - of course - high jewelry pieces. This collaboration with Williamson will breathe new life into the iconic brand and is sure to be a hit.
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