The process of creating a three-minute “evergreen” video is both exciting – and painstaking. For the past year, my Studio team and I have worked on realizing a new promotional video that would reflect my current and forthcoming design world. These videos require extensive preparation (once considered short, but in the new age of the […]
I’ve always got my eye on the world of fashion, where new collections emerge continuously, allowing for a constant flow of inspiration. Occasionally, a designer’s work will push through into the realm of the extraordinary for me. This happened with Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fall collection for Christian Dior. A tribute to India, the collection […]
I’m deeply excited to announce the launch of my online guide to my adopted city: #NewYorkerinRome. This directory has been long in the making, and it’s always evolving. I’ve been curating top spots in Rome for as long as I’ve lived here (since 2006)! I’ve spent countless hours exploring every corner of Rome, from the […]
White Lotus is a show that combines entertainment and artistry in a truly innovative way, a rare and refreshing combination. When a few trusted friends first recommended White Lotus to me, I was resistant. I avoid anything overly dark or even provocative – I prefer to keep my influences beautiful. I took the leap – […]
Rome is a cinematographer’s delight – and in the case of a forthcoming film, the context of a tourist’s awakening. My son Ludovico Benedetti and I were cast as mother and son in a brief scene in this movie directed by the Danish filmmaker Niclas Bendixen (seen in the top photo). I’ve often been on […]
A forthcoming exhibition will feature recently restored manuscripts from the archive of the Bibilioteca of the Sacro Convento – the great library of the St Francis Basilica in Assisi. As the lead designer of the show’s brand identity, I was invited to step into the halls of this hidden gem and peruse the medieval tomes. […]
While in Palm Beach over the holidays, between all the beach walks and tennis, I had the yen to view some art. Beyond the local galleries, I was curious to discover the Norton Museum. My husband and son came along willingly, making it a family artist date – my favorite kind. After a dip into […]
2022 year was a year rich of creative expression, collaboration and connection. It was a year where creative ideas flourished and grew. It was a year where my collaborative team expanded, where we took on new and dynamic members. Here are some highlights. ClaudiaPalmira x The Met Opera Shop Undoubtedly the highlight of my year, […]
My visits to “La Serenissima” have always left their mark on my soul. Whether it was filming a feature movie during aqua alta with my son, or a personal voyage in 2006 that kicked off a life-changing event, Venice is a powerful point of reference for me. A recent trip left its mark quite literally […]
It’s that time of the year – the Pantone Color Institute’s Color of the Year Announcement– a decision so fascinating and transformative for any color aficionado, from artists to designers to psychologists. Well, this year’s decision hits a little closer to home… Viva Magenta 18-1750 was named Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year. Ah beloved Magenta […]
Holiday season has already begun, and the socializing and end-of-year deadlines can undermine our creative routines – even the ones we’ve sworn to be consistent with. Even in periods of routine shuffles, we must not forget to release all things that hold our artistic soul captive, and to become present with our authentic self to […]
Today, I am so excited to announce that two of my Aria Scarf designs, Vincerò and Pace, are now part of the collection at none other than The Met Opera Shop! I am so deeply grateful appreciative for this collaboration. My first operatic experiences took place from Box 28 at The Metropolitan Opera, and influenced […]
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