Rome & AltaRoma, January 2014

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, January 29, 2014. Photo: Glenn Belverio

Dear Francesco fanatics and pizza populists:

I was in Rome again in January for various reasons: Diane Pernet's fashion film festival. AltaRoma fashion week, to write a story about the Hotel Locarno and to visit friends. Here is a roundup of all my stories:

1. A Shaded View on Fashion Film premiere at Hadrian's Temple

2. Ludovica Amati's fashion show in the ancient ruins beneath the Piazza Navona

3. Pope Francis' address in St. Peter's Square

4. My stay at the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora & Room Service fashion presentation

5. My stay at the splendid Hotel Locarno, an Art-Nouveau gem with fascinating bohemian history

6. Opening cocktail for the Hans Feurer photo exhibit at a show-stopping 17th-century palace

7. Sarli Couture and Arthur Arbesser catwalk shows at Santo Spirito

8. The Rome Academy of Costume & Fashion show

9. A rare visit to Sartoria Farani to see the costumes from the films of Fellini, Pasolini and much more

10. Quattromani catwalk at Santo Spirito

11. Comeforbreakfast catwalk at Santo Spirito

12. An adrenaline-fueled live swing session at Gregory's Jazz Club

 

Diane Pernet & I in Piazza Navona.

Anita Kravos, star of the Oscar-winning The Great Beauty in Trastevere.

 

Baci,

Glenn Belverio

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