18 February 2024

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria Atlantico foulards

At auction, twelve unique creations of Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria inspired by the Tables of the Codex Atlanticus, protagonists of the exhibition “Imagining the future – Leonardo da Vinci: In the mind of an Italian genius” promoted by Confindustria

Foulards in silk twill printed with Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings, refined with hand-rolled edge: Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria, unique pieces. Fashion and art, enterprise and genius intertwine once again in a new charity event promoted by Dolce&Gabbana in partnership with Confindustria, Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana of Milan and Finarte.

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria Atlantico foulards. Leonardo da Vinci, Codice Atlanticof.1105 r: Cloth shearing machinePen and ink over traces of black chalk, c. 14. Copyright © Dolce&Gabbana

This initiative comes after the success of the exhibition “Imagining the future – Leonardo da Vinci: In the mind of an Italian genius”, organized by Confindustria for the opening of its new headquarters in Washington D.C. in the summer of 2023. This event brought, for the first time ever, twelve tables of Da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus from the Biblioteca Ambrosiana to the United States, with Dolce&Gabbana serving as a major partner. The fashion house is reaffirming its support for Italian artistic and cultural capital by auctioning twelve special Alta Sartoria foulards. The entire proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, contributing to the conservation and preservation of its heritage.

Each silk foulard in this collection represents a distinctive Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria creation, drawing inspiration from one of the twelve tables of the Codex Atlanticus, which were the focal point of the exhibition. These tables have now returned to the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, where they will be securely stored in darkness for the next three years.

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria Atlantico foulards. Leonardo da Vinci, Codice Atlanticof. 812 r: Self-propelled cartPen and ink, c. 1478. Copyright © Dolce&Gabbana

Each foulard encapsulates the essence of Leonardo’s innovative genius and enterprising spirit, mirroring the futuristic designs showcased in the Codex. Covering a spectrum from perpetual motion studies to excavators, mechanical wings, hydraulics, and architecture, these Dolce&Gabbana creations beckon audiences to embark on a historical journey toward a modern Renaissance. It is a profound celebration of the brilliance of the Italian mind.

The charity auction, possible thanks to the generous support of Italian auction house Finarte, which will not impose any commission on the sales, will start on March 15th 2024 and will be accessible online worldwide, through written or telephone offer starting from February 16th. The foulards will be on display by appointment inside the renewed Finarte headquarters at via dei Bossi 2 in Milan.

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria Atlantico foulards. Leonardo da Vinci, Codice Atlanticof. 798 r: Studies on geometry and drawings of fountainsPen and ink, c. 1487-90. Copyright © Dolce&Gabbana

Strongly supported by Confindustria, the initiative joins the strong relationship between Dolce&Gabbana and the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, established in 2019 for the presentation event of the Alta Orologeria Collection and strengthened in 2021 with the donation of the majestic Chiaravalle tower clock, now part of the permanent estate of the cultural institution.

Nell’estate 2023, l’orologio è stato eccezionalmente trasferito insieme alle tavole del Codice Atlantico alla Public Library di Washington DC ed esposto all’interno del percorso della mostra “Imagining the future”. Un viaggio dall’Europa all’America raccontato anche dalle immagini del documentario Atlantico, promosso da Confindustria, presentato in anteprima alla Festa del Cinema di Roma nell’ottobre 2023 e poi proiettato in esclusiva alla Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana di Milano. Tutti i dettagli e le modalità di partecipazione all’asta dei foulard Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria sono disponibili sul sito www.finarte.it.

In the summer of 2023, the watch was exceptionally transferred, along with the tables of the Codex Atlanticus, to the Public Library of Washington DC and exhibited in the “Imagining the future” exhibition. The journey from Europe to the United States was also narrated through the images of the documentary Atlantico, promoted by Confindustria, presented at the Festa del Cinema di Roma in October 2023 and shown exclusively today at the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana of Milan. Details and information on how to participate in the Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria foulards auction are available at www.finarte.it.

Edited by editorial staff, Avion Luxury Magazine

Text source and photos: Dolce&Gabbana Press

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