Style Edit: Damiani at 100 – the haute joaillerie maison’s centenary celebrations include an exhibition of 100 masterpieces, and a gala dinner attended by Sophia Loren, Mio Imada and Jessica Chastain
- The Italian high jewellery brand is showcasing its ‘100 x 100 Italiani’ masterpieces, including some gemstones of more than 100 carats, at Milan’s Gallerie d’Italia museum until April 28
- At the maison’s gala dinner at Milan’s Alcione Theatre, opera singer Matteo Bocelli regaled guests including Oscar-winners Sophia Loren and Jessica Chastain, Japanese actress-model Mio Imada and Korean star Lee Sung-kyung
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Italian haute joaillerie maison Damiani is marking the momentous milestone in style. If you’re in Milan, then stop by the Gallerie d’Italia museum, where the centenary exhibition “Damiani 100 X 100 Italiani” runs until April 28. Alongside the brand’s century of Italian craftsmanship and innovation, the title references the show’s 100 masterpieces created by the brand’s artisans, named the 100 x 100 Italiani.
The exhibits on display include some precious gemstones weighing in at more than 100 carats. And when it comes to experiencing these exceptional pieces, nothing beats an up-close viewing experience. Besides the exhibition, the maison held a gala dinner at Milan’s Alcione Theatre, where the guest of honour was friend of the Damiani family and newly minted global ambassador Jessica Chastain – winner of the 2022 Academy Award for best actress for her role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Also in attendance were brand ambassadors for Japan and Korea, respectively, actress-model Mio Imada and model/actress/singer Lee Sung-kyung, as well as film star and Italian diva for the ages Sophia Loren. Rising classical crossover star Matteo Bocelli, son of Andrea, regaled guests with favourite songs from the Italian operatic canon.
It was a night very much in keeping with the spirit of Damiani, whose DNA is infused with Italianness. In the context of craftsmanship and design, a concept deeply ingrained in the nation’s cultural and aesthetic life is that of the “beautiful and well made” (bello e ben fatto).
