September 20, 2023 LVMH Métiers d’Excellence announces the winners of its first edition of the “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize”, organized in collaboration with Fendi,[...]

In line with the Group's HR philosophy and commitment to recognizing the careers of artisans and preserving ancestral know-how, LVMH Métiers d'Excellence created the "Maestri d'Eccellenza Prize", in collaboration with Fendi, Confartigianato Imprese, the Italian National Chamber of Fashion, and under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Culture. The award ceremony revealing the winners of this first edition took place on September 19th, during the Milan Fashion Week, with key actors from the industry.

The LVMH Métiers d'Excellence "Maestri d'Eccellenza Prize" is an Italian never-seen-before craftsmanship competition, with the aim to raise awareness on rare savoir-faire and skills that must be preserved and passed on to future generations. The "Maestri d'Eccellenza Prize" celebrates artisans from all backgrounds across three categories: honoring experienced artisans who have distinguished themselves for the quality of their work throughout their whole career path; emerging artisans carrying a promising and ongoing project; as well as professionals that have distinguished themselves by their capacity for innovation, preserving historical knowledge and skills while reinterpreting them in a modern key.

The winners

· Master Craftsman of Excellence - Fabio Ottaviano

Fabio Ottaviano, master of the ancient art of cameo engraving, stands out internationally for the quality and variety of materials used, such as shell, mother of pearl and semi-precious stones. The process in realizing his products is entirely handmade. His creations reveal the perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. His style is characterized by multiform veils and transparencies;

· Emerging Master Craftsman of Excellence - Ilaria Soncini (Ilariusss)

Ilaria Soncini, milliner with the need to create new concepts of headgear and hand down the tradition of a manufacturing now increasingly rare, founded in 2013 Ilariusss, a reality in which his dreamlike mind meets a patient and meticulous craftsmanship, in addition to the desire to rediscover the artisanal tradition of the costume.

· Master of Innovation of Excellence - Verabuccia®

Francesca Nori and Fabrizio Moiani, duo of young Romans, founded in 2020 Verabuccia®, a brand that was born with the intention of rethinking the unused and inedible organic waste for human consumption, considering them no longer as waste but as resources. The innovative process patented by Francesca and Fabrizio allows a food by-product, such as pineapple peel, to become raw material for another sector.

Each one of them will be granted:

· €10,000 to be reinvested in their company

· Media exposure (print and digital)

· Mentoring sessions with experts from the Fendi Maison

The winners were selected by a jury of internal and external experts composed of:

· Toni Belloni, Group Managing Director, LVMH

· Chantal Gaemperle, Executive Vice President Human Resources and Synergies, LVMH

· Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear, Fendi

· Serge Brunschwig, CEO, Fendi

· Francesco Pellerano, WW Industrial Director, Fendi

· Marco Granelli, President, Confartigianato Imprese

· Moreno Vignolini, President of the Federazione Moda Nazionale, Confartigianato Imprese

· Carlo Capasa, President, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana

· Nicoletta Polla Mattiot, Editor in Chief, How To Spend It, 24Hours

· Francesca Pasquali, Artist and co-creator of the 2022 LVMH Métiers d'Excellence Artist/Artisan Collaboration

· Simona Iannini, Master Artisan and co-creator of the 2022 LVMH Métiers d'Excellence Artist/Artisan Collaboration

A special mention has been granted to Scarpelli Mosaici, who got the most votes from the public during the exhibition Artigianato e Palazzo held in Florence, where the LVMH Métiers d'Excellence presented the work of the Prize's finalists.

Following the enthusiasm around this first edition, the "Maestri d'Eccellenza Prize" has already been renewed for a new season, this time with the participation of Maison Loro Piana.

LVMH's Métiers d'Excellence Practised by 100,000 people around the world, LVMH's Métiers d'Excellence encompass more than 280 Creative, Craft and Customer Experience professions requiring unique savoir-faire.

The Métiers d'Excellence have a three-fold mission: - TRANSMIT skills to ensure that our professions thrive in the future and recruit the most talented people. - VALORIZE and develop talented people at our Maisons. - REVEAL the extraordinary Heritage of Savoir-Faire Excellence that makes LVMH unique around the world and showcase our initiatives among the general public. Italy is the home to six of the Group's iconic Maisons (Bulgari, Acqua di Parma, Loro Piana, Fendi, Pucci and Cova) and represent a significant economic footprint on the territory: - More than 13 000 employees (with 7,000 of them working in Métiers d'Excellence) - 35 workshops - 258 boutiques LVMH's Métiers d'Excellence - Italian initiatives Punto Plastico The second Artist/Artisan Collaboration of LVMH Métiers d'Excellence is 100% Italian with an art piece created by craftswoman Simona Iannini and artist Francesca Pasquali. Named "Punto Plastico", this piece is a triptych where PVC, a modern material, is intersected with natural fibers thanks to the old Italian technique of "tombolo aquilano". It was presented during a special event held in occasion of Panorama, a major multi-site traveling exhibition under the patronage of UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture, from September 7th to 10th at L'Aquila. This city has a special meaning as it is the hometown of the artisan Simona Iannini and of her savoir-faire, which has been entirely rebuilt after an earthquake that destroyed the historical center, including Simona's laboratory. Artigianato e Palazzo The LVMH Métiers d'Excellence participated in the 2023 edition of the Artigianato e Palazzo exhibition in Florence, in the garden of Villa Corsini, from September 15th to 17th. The audience had the opportunity to find out more about the many initiatives and programs proposed by the LVMH Métiers d'Excellence in Italy, with a focus on the Institut des Métiers d'Excellence, and to participate in a unique workshop to experiment tombolo aquilano with the artisan Simona Iannini and the artist Francesca Pasquali. Finally, the audience was able to discover the finalists of the Maestri d'Eccellenza Prize and vote for their favorite artisan. In line with the Group's commitment to passing on know-how to future generations, LVMH Métiers d'Excellence offered to provide free tickets to all visitors under 25 years old. You and ME Tour - September 29th, Padova After Florence and Novara, the LVMH Métiers d'Excellence "You and ME" tour will make its final stop in Italy, at the Centro Culturale Altinate San Gaetano of Padova, on September 29th. This event will highlight the unique skills practiced in the Group's many craft, creative and customer experience métiers, along with over 1,000 job and training opportunities.

Registration: https://youandme.lvmh.it/you-and-me-padova

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