Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Mystery of Stradivari (or Stradavarius)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by babbityjean

Antonio Stradavari (in latin, Antonius Stradivarius) was an Italian luthier — a maker of extraordinary stringed instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, guitars, and harps.  Even if you’re not a musical expert, the name “Stradavarius” connotes excellence in instrument making … Continue reading →

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Salvatore Ferragamo: “Calzolaio delle stelle”

Posted on July 14, 2016 by babbityjean

Quando Salvatore Ferragamo morì nel 1960, molte persone temevano che il suo immenso impero artistico sarebbe caduta a pezzi tra le dispute familiari e la mancanza di imprenditorialità continua.  Invece, il nome e il patrimonio sono sopravvissuti.  Ma fu Salvatore … Continue reading →

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Salvatore Ferragamo: Shoemaker to the Stars

Posted on July 14, 2016 by babbityjean

When Salvatore Ferragamo died in 1960, many people feared that his immense artistic empire would fall apart between family disputes and lack of continued entrepreneurship.  Instead, the name and the patrimony lived on.  But it was Salvatore who founded the … Continue reading →

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