L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 www.italoamericano.org 30 L'Italo-Americano O n Saturday, October 14, 2017, San Fran- cisco's Museo Italo Americano hosted a fundraising event organized by Isabella Weiss di Valbranca and Valentina Conso- lo, co-chairs of the Giovani sec- tion of the Leonardo Da Vinci Society of San Francisco. The fires that devastated the wine areas of Sonoma and Napa, and are still burning causing death and destruction, have been one of the worst catastrophes of this kind in the last decades. Maybe the worst of all time. That is why the Leonardo Da Vinci Society thought it was right to put its efforts into trying to help, to give a hand to the people who are struggling and lost their homes and businesses. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has called the recent disaster "One of the deadliest and most destructive weeks in California's history." News agencies are reporting at least 42 people killed, approximately 10,000 homes damaged or destroyed with more than $1 billion worth of insured losses. The Italian Fashion Show, which had great attendance and success, showcased Italian brands, such as Annaborgia, a cruelty-free brand that produces mostly in Italy. Annaborgia loves feminine and sensual lines, cock- tail dresses together with eco leather and suede. The owner, Daniela Degrassi, constantly trav- els to Italy to find the best tailors and artisans. Annaborgia describes their fashion as for women who are conscious about the impact of fast fashion on the environment. Annaborgia's web- site is at https://www.annabor- gia.com. A n other artis an brand is Rossi&Rei by Elisa Rossi, with cardigans, sweaters, dusters and especially its signature pieces: hats and bags. The hats, as well as the beautiful leather bags, can all be personalized in many dif- ferent colors. "At Rossi & Rei, we abandon the mass-produced, experience-lacking notions of luxury as they often have become, and instead reclaim lux- ury as the guilt-free, self-care you need and deserve to live a well-balanced and meaningful life." Rossi&Rei's website is at https://www.rossi-rei.com. Superga SF was among the participants and its owner, Clau- dia Volpi, is very well known in the Italian community. Superga CATHERINE ACCARDI & ISABELLA WEISS DI VALBRANCA Italian fashion helps victims of Northern California fires lot of wonderful ladies, of differ- ent ages and sizes, to represent Italian beauty and class. The event was successful thanks to the sponsors of the delicious Prosecco Zonin and red wine by Cantine Greo. The Zonin representative was unable to come to the event as he was stuck in Santa Rosa (one of the most devastated areas) hosting in his house a lot of fam- ily and people who lost their homes . [Text Wrapping Break]During the fun evening, the Italian singer Maria Signo- rile entertained the guests with her beautiful voice; among the participants there was the Con- sul General's wife, the beautiful Mrs. Sheila Pierce Ortona. The Leonardo Da Vinci Soci- ety is continuing the fundraising until December, please contact ldvsf2017@gmail.com and ask how you can donate. All dona- tions will go to the Red Cross. The Italian Fashion Show was hosted by the Museo Italo A mericano, located at F ort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building C, S an F rancis co. https:// museoitaloamericano.org The Leonardo da Vinci Soci- ety is a cultural organization based in San Francisco. Under the leaders hip of P res ident Amelia Antonucci, the Society organizes pres entations and other events that highlight the importance of Italian history and culture, and of Italian contribu- tions to American life. Member- ship is open to all who love Italy and wish to learn more about this w onderful country. A ll events take place in San Francis- co. Leonardo Society events are free to members, invited guests, and registered attendees. Upcoming events include an exhibition of sculptor Oceana Rain S tuart on S aturday, December 9, at the Istituto Ital- iano di Cultura, Italian Cultural Institute. The Institute is located at 601 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. Oceana Rain Stuart, who has a dual citizenship of USA and Italy, has been recently nominat- ed one of the best modern sculp- tors in the USA. Her "Eternal Bliss" bust is part of the perma- nent collection of the Modern Art Museum of Catania (Sicily). Las t O ctober s he had 14 bronze sculptures at the carousel exhibition at the Louvre Muse- um in Paris and she has been awarded many times for her work.  For more information about the Oceana Rain Stuart exhibi- tion and the Leonardo da Vinci Society, visit their website at http://www.davincisanfrancis- co.com. Italian Fashion Show at the Museo Italo Americano. Photo: Flavia Loreto Clothes hangers with names of models. Photo: Flavia Loreto From the left: Valentina Consolo, Amelia Antonucci & Isabella Weiss di Valbranca. Photo: Flavia Loreto SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN COMMUNITY doesn't need an introduction as it has been one of the most pop- ular Italian shoe brands since 1911, but Claudia's store is the only Superga monobrand shop in the west coast, where you can find original models from Italy and you can personalize your shoes, too. This fashionable shoe line originated back in 1911 in Torino, Italy. The collections now include a vas t array of styles and colors in addition to the original Superga Vulcanized and Sport lines. Superga SF's website is at http://www.super- gasf.com. Last but not least we had Xela Imports, owned by Paola and Sandro Bifulco, a very well established reality, a little gem in the heart of Noe Valley, in business 30 years. They bring jewels and clothes from Italy and all around the world, choos- ing the latest trends and items you won't find anywhere else in San Francisco. Xela Imports has unique collections of spiritual art, jewelry & textiles. Xela Import's w ebs ite is at http://www.xelaimports.com. On the runway there were a

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