Celebs in BULGARI Jewels – Milan Fashion Week

Bulgari prides itself on being the luxe-est of the luxe, and its cocktail party last night at—where else?—the Bulgari Hotel in Milan was a typically high-end affair, with the brand’s new bag dangling from the arm of a real-life princess. (That would be Princess Lorenza de Liechtenstein, wife of CEO Francesco Trapani.) But the fête was in honor of a capsule collection of bags by Matthew Williamson, so a bit of the boho party vibe crept in, too. Rachel Bilson, Diane von Furstenberg, Suzy Menkes, and Carine Roitfeld were all on hand to toast the geometric, jewel-inspired creations in radiant shades of sapphire, ruby, and emerald—and, Williamson being Williamson, a few in psychedelic kaleidoscope prints. “Being respectful of the old-school glamour, quality, and luxury that one associates with Bulgari,” the designer said, was the most important aspect of the project. “But,” he added, “fusing it with the DNA of my brand, which is more about color, youth, and a bohemian spirit.” That spirit may explain the seventies funk soundtrack, too.

The evening continued at Ferragamo’s Seize the Moment party at the Palazzo Mezzanotte—or, as it’s otherwise known, the headquarters of the Milanese stock exchange. By day, the palazzo is all business; last night, it was throbbing with models, celebrities, and titled members of Milan’s most famous families, who cheered on guest DJs Lola Schnabel and Julio Santo Domingo. Disco balls spun and the mirrored dance floor was packed—a few brokers, sure, but also Claudia Schiffer, Margherita Missoni, Mischa Barton, and Jada Pinkett Smith, who swayed behind the VIP-section ropes. The packed bash was in celebration of the house’s show that afternoon, but according to its creative director, Massimiliano Giornetti, partying is more than a release—it’s a professional obligation, too. “Celebrating with a dynamic, interesting mix of people points the brand in a more forward-thinking direction,” he said. The night went late; call him a workaholic