The Altagamma Foundation () is an association of Italian
luxury
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brand
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s in the design, fashion, food and beverage, jewelry, automobile, and hospitality industries who are "recognized globally as authentic ambassadors of Italian style."
History
The Altagamma Foundation was created in 1992 by Italian luxury brands including Alessi, Les Copains, Ferragamo, Ferré, Zegna and Versace.
In 2012, the Foundation finalized the financing for the transformation of the
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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In 2015, Altagamma launched the prize Premio Giovani Imprese to reward young luxury companies and offer them a one-year membership into the Foundation. The Foundation also launched a new cursus to develop luxury craftsmanship in Italy.
In December 2019, Matteo Lunelli, president of
Ferrari Trento, was named president of Altagamma for the 2020-2022 period.
Description
The Altagamma Foundation commissions global research studies on behalf of its members, with the goal to protect the luxury reputation of its members.
It fulfills a similar function as the
French
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Comité Colbert
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Members
Altagamma member companies are:
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Members
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Made in Italy
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Italian fashion
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Milan Fashion Week
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Comité Colbert
Comité Colbert is a French association "to promote the concept of luxury." It was founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain, son of French perfumer Jacques Guerlain. The association has more than 100 members, most of which are French companies in ...
Italian brands
Brand management
Luxury brands
1992 establishments in Italy
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