Monday, December 21, 2009
On the Queen Street Mall
Italian Fashion Week is an event organized to promote Italian design and Made In Italy. Appreciated and valued the world over, Italian fashion and style is has inspired countless designers and stylists.
During Italian Week, Italian born designer Elio Marzullo http://www.eliomoda.com.au owner and creative director of the label Elio Moda will showcase Italian designs and Italian Inspired works from designers such as Subfusco http://www.subfusco.com/ and emerging stylists from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE who have created a range of Italian Inspired designs.
The man behind Subfusco is Joshua Roberto Scacheri. After relocating to Italy to pursue a professional football career at the age of 16, he took an unexpected liking to the realm of fashion. He became heavily influenced by the style and culture exhibited in his new surroundings and upon return to Australia, decided to swap the boots for a sketch pad.
Designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week.
The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall
Italian Fashion Week Official Opening by The Italian Ambassador
Italian Fashion Week Official Opening by The Italian Ambassador
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Italian Wines
Brisbane News focus on Italian Week's protagonists
When my mother was five she spent 20 days on a boat coming to Australia from Calabria, in the south of Italy. Once settled in her new school, she was picked on by the Aussie kids who called her a wog and made fun of her salami and provolone panini while they ate tidy Vegemite sandwiches. She used to cut school to avoid their taunts.
Stories like these are common among migrants who came to Australia during and after World War II in search of a better life and, no all thar long ago, I too ran into trouble for having olives in my packed lunches in primary school.
Now we see paninis and antipasti every second cafe, Italian regularly polls as this nation's favourite cuisine, and Mediterranean cultures are celebrated in popular festivals.
Italian Week on Brisbane News
The occasion was the launch of Italian Week (May 26 - June 2), which Brisbane News is proud to be sponsoring, and the venue was Marca restaurant in Albion.
Guests, including the Consul of Italy, Francesco Capecchi, were treated to a fine spread from chef Mario Cali, and Fil D'Arro weighed in with the wine.
Italian Week 2009: i festeggiamenti per la fine dell'evento.
Si e' conclusa con il ricevimento ufficiale per le autorita' alla presenza di Annastacia Palaszcuk, ministro del governo statale per gli Affari Multiculturali, la Settimana Italiana 2009 per le celebrazioni del 63esimo Anniversario della Fondazione della Repubblica Italiana. La Settimana, organizzata in Brisbane dal consolato d'Italia, in collaborazione con New Realm Media, ha incluso anche la borsa di studio offerta da Steve Pellegrino.
Indigenous children studying Italian in the rainforest village fo Kuranda
Kuranda District State College students, some as young as 7, have illustrated a Dreamtime story - written in English , Italian and Djabugay - that has been published in Florence as part of a school project.
And, after the story was featured on Italy's public television network, book sales haven taken off.
Italian Festival's promotion
La bella vita @ Queen Street Mall
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Lisa Hunt in concert @ Reddacliff Place
Fra gli evnti in programma alla Settimana Italiana (Italian Week) che si terrà in Brisbane dal 26 maggio al 2 giugno 2009, e i molteplici colori che animeranno la città , ce ne è uno che brillerà più degli altri: quello di Lisa Hunt, la sua esibizione sarà simbolo di una mirabile sintesi fra culture.
Top Choice: Italian dishes @ Italian Week
The restaurant is owned by husband and wife Vittorio Greco and Barbara Fazzi and offers a simple ambience complemented by the owners' passion for quality in their ingredients, resulting in a menu of classic Italian dishes.
Italian Fashion Week: fashion passion
The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
MSIT Fashion education manager Liz Reynolds said that Italian Week was a fantastic opportunity for students to show creative flair with their designs and work with established designers.
Italian Fashion Week Celebration
Ms Tait's design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE.
The Italian inspiration @ Italian Fashion Week
Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week.
The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
TAFE on Italian Fashion Week and Michel Di Bartol with his book
Up and coming local fashion designer Caitlin Rowe is one of 18 Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) students who have been handpicked to showcase their garments as part of Italian Fashion Week.
Michele Di Bartolo said the recipes drew on the Sicilian culinary tradition of simple, peasant food so were simple and easy to make.
Marco Evans in Brisbane for the Italian Week
The Italian Idol vocal coach (whose suspiciously non-Italian-sounding surname hints at a touch of pop star re-invention) ripped out a one-hour set mixing "famous songs of Italy with a lot of songs of American culture".
City North News: Italian Festival
Italian Opera @ Lyric Theatre
The Sicilian Kitchen by Michele Di’Bartolo @ Italian Week Celebrations
Memories of sitting in her grandmother's kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return.
The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, homestyles Sicilian recipes scattered trhoughout.
"When I came back after three months, I just felt the need to write about my family's culture and history, and growing up as a migrant in Brisbane," Ms Di Bartolo said.
Bmag: 5 of the best...Viva Italia
Taste test: Alessandro Sorbello samples the delights of Bella Così Modern Italian Restaurant
This year Italian Week is set to impress Queensland's 100.000 strong Italian community - and the rest of Brisbane when it kicks off on Tuesday at the Queen St Mall.
Executive producer of Italian Week, Alessandro Sorbello, looks forward to showcasing the best of Italy's culinary sensations, culture, and fashion.
"It's not just a festival for Italians, it's an Italian festival for everyone," Mr Sorbello said.
Jan Powers - Italian Markets and Entertainment
"I researched farmers market in Italy and all over the Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane", Jan said.
"Italian farmers markets from small villages to the big cities, like Venice or Florence, are a delight to the senses!"
La Bella Vita in Brisbane with Alessandro Sorbello and Mario Cali
Sunday, June 7, 2009
The Italian Ambassador at the Launch of Italian Fashion Week
Quest Newspapers coverage of Italian Week and Italian Fashion Week
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/blogs/story/treat-for-foodies-all-over-town/
BRISBANE: All things Italian will take centre stage in Brisbane for Italian Week from May 26 to June 2. The CBD will be a hive of activity, including performances of highlights from Romeo and Juliet at the Queen Street Mall stage on May 26, 28 and 30
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/latin-theme-fit-for-a-queen/
BRISBANE: Food guru Jan Power will salute Italian food and wine at her Wednesday market next week. “I researched farmers markets in Italy and all over Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane,” Jan said. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/italy-makes-mark-at-markets
Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe fashion students did a dress rehearsal of their garments, which will be part of Italian Fashion Week parades in the City this weekend - Pictures: Dale Haberfield and Jim Campey See and buy thousands of photos at Newsphotoshttp://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/top-threads-italian-style
THERESA Lariza’s designs on becoming an internationally renowned fashion designer have taken a stride in the right direction. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE fashion graduate was one of 18 handpicked to showcase their Italian inspired creations as part of 2009 Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-flair-on-catwalk/
THE work of Wynnum fashion students Edwina Tait, 18, and Stacey O’Keeffe, of Capalaba, will be showcased during parades to mark Italian Fashion Week celebrations. Ms Tait’s design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/fashion-students-in-italian-week-show/
BROOKFIELD’S Tahli Accad will showcase her Italian-inspired creations at Italian Week celebrations this weekend. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-for-designers/
HER mother is Zimbabwean and her father South African, but Kirsten Reynolds has turned to Italy as inspiration for her latest fashion collection. The Springwood designer’s garments will be paraded on the runway in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall this weekend during Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/kirsten-has-big-designs-on-success/
THE creations of Morningside fashion designer Melinda Toomey will be on show this week. Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week. The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-bellissimo/
FOOD and family were at the core of Michele Di’Bartolo’s upbringing. Memories of sitting in her grandmother’s kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return. The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, home-style Sicilian recipes scattered throughout.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/a-taste-of-sicily/
ALDERLEY: Italians have taken over Alderley in the lead up to a festival which celebrates the culture, history, and food of the boot-shaped country. Italian Week organizer Alessandro Sorbello said the week-long celebration was now in its third year and provided an insight into Italian culture. “We’re bringing the ‘la bella vita’ (life is beautiful) essence of Italy to Brisbane,” Mr Sorbello said. “This year’s celebration will capture the flare and excitement of one of the world’s oldest countries.
http://north-west-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-life-celebrated/
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Italian Fashion Week Media launch in Brisbane
Viva Italian at Italian Fashion Week
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Italian Fashion Week will launch in the Queen Street Mall
Event Profile
Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
More Information:- FREE EVENT - NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
Fatima Scialdone performing at the Launch of Italian Fashion Week
Direct from Italy and supported by the Italian Embassy in Canberra, Italian Week is proud to present Fatima Scialdone, a truly international phenomenon who has toured extensively around the world. Born in Gaeta, a beautiful peninsula near the Amalfi Coast, Fatima is a Graduate of the National Academy of Dramatic arts in Rome and is the quintessential Italian Diva, her versatility is apparent as she has studied classical and modern ballet, the waltz, the polka, the flamenco. When singing, Fatima uses several languages including Italian, French, English, and German and can sing and play using the dialects spoken in Naples and Sicily. Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- From 6pm
More Information:- FREE EVENT - NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
Jaider De Oliveira performing at the Opening of Italian Fashion Week
Jaider De Oliveira, singer, producer, performer, guitarist, percussionist, teacher and entertainer. There are not many who can evoke such passion from an inanimate object in the manner Jaider does in such tracks as "Baiao for you" from his first CD "Samba Down Under" Over these last 3 years, Jaider has spent considerable amount of time in Brazil studying and recording, during this time completed his lastest album 'Alegria Instrumental ' which means 'Instrumental happiness' a title that was inspired by relationships he has had with his musician friends and fellow artists. Jaider has teamed up with Roberto Nobilia to create new sounds for Italian Fashion Week.
Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage and Reddacliff Place
When:- Friday 29th of May from 6.00pm, Saturday 30th May 12pm, 1pm 2pm Sunday 31st May 11am
More Information:- Jaider’s profile
Roberto Nobilia performing at the Opening of Italian Fashion Week
Australian born Roberto Nobilia Robert has written and recorded many albums, including the work of ‘Stark’ which is the collaboration between himself and musician/producer Lindsay Askew who plays guitar and bass on the many ‘ClubDred Studios’ recordings that span over 8 years. Rather than having been influenced by certain bands or a particular genre, Robert drew inspiration from various modern popular songs that capture the essence of character and emotional tone and that reflect the voice and mood of the times. For the launch of Italian Fashion Week in Brisbane, Roberto is performing with Jaider De Oliveira to create a new and vibrant sound to compliment the energy of this vibrant event.
When: Friday 29th of May from 6.00pm, Saturday 30th May 12pm, 1pm 2pm
Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
More Information:- Read Roberto’s Profile
Highlights of Romeo and Juliet. Radio 4MBS in conjunction with Italian Week presents highlights of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare most famous ‘couple’ come together in spite of the from the unlikely rivalry of the Montague’s and Capulet’s. During Italian week see scenes from the "balcony scene", Romeo sneaks into the Capulet courtyard and overhears Juliet on her balcony vowing her love to him. See the famous swordfight scene and be enthralled by Italian Passion and Romance. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.
Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- 6.30pm and 7.30pm
More Information:- FREE EVENT - NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Subfusco
The man behind the company is Joshua Scacheri. After relocating to Italy to pursue a professional football career at the age of 16, he took an unexpected liking to the realm of fashion. He became heavily influenced by the style and culture exhibited in his new surroundings and upon return to Australia, decided to swap ‘the boots’ for a sketch pad.
The label’s progression has seen him participate in such events as Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Brisbane Fashion Festival and more recently Penthouse Mouse in Melbourne. His latest business venture has taken Subfusco into the city of Mumbai, India, to participate in an exclusive all-Australian fashion preview.
From conception to creation, Subfusco is 100% Australian, offering excellent craftsmanship & quality to every garment. Touching back to his Italian roots of loyalty and integrity, Scacheri is adamant about staying true to this ethic of supporting the local and national fashion industry.
To find the designs of Subfusco visit the concept store located within the TCB Arcade, Brunswick Street Mall Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Or visit his website, http://www.subfusco.com/