24 April 2024

Discovering the new Geodies collection

Discovering the new Geodies collection. Enjoying a coffee, two pastries, and a juice while chatting with journalists from prestigious design magazines is the perfect way to start the day, especially when waiting for the busiest week of the year: Milan Design Week! A breakfast event was held at the Foro Bonaparte showroom to preview the new Geodies collection designed by Patricia Urquiola for Budri. The collection will be presented at the upcoming international kermesse in Milan in April. Geodies is a collection that showcases the evolution of stone, from its natural state to its processed form. The use of geodes and quartz in the collection is a result of careful observation. It is remarkable how geometrically perfect shapes can emerge from rocks or mineral boulders that are deformed and porous at their base. These shapes, such as parallelepipeds and cusps, are highly resistant to chemical degradation, weathering, and water erosion, allowing them to remain intact for millennia. The irregular rock form of geodes makes drilling impossible. This led us to explore new design concepts where marbles and quartz coexist harmoniously – Alessandra Malagoli Budri, Art Director

8 April 2024

Vermentino Grand Prix 2024: top ten unveiled!

The fifth edition of the competition, organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Maremma Toscana, took place at the Hotel Miramare in Castiglione della Pescaia on April 8th. For years, the consortium has been committed to enhancing the potential of this grape variety. The jury, led by Vice Director of Corriere della Sera Luciano Ferraro, comprised representatives from starred restaurants in Maremma, owners of wine shops, delegates from associations, and industry experts. There were 73 wines to evaluate, including special types such as those aged in egg-shaped containers, concrete, amphorae, terracotta, or wood, and wines labeled as “Superiore.”  The winners of a place in the “Top Ten” 2024 of Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC, listed alphabetically by company, are: CASTELPRILE, PRELIUS 2023 – COLLEMASSARI, MELACCE 2023 – GUIDO F.FENDI, CHICCA 2022 – PODERE CIRENE, CIRENE 2023 – PODERE POGGIO BESTIALE, LÉPIDO 2023 – POGGIO LEVANTE, UNNÉ 2020 – ROCCA DELLE MACIE, CAMPO MACCIONE 2023 – TENUTE BRUNI, UPUPA 2022 – TERRE DELL’ETRURIA, MARMATO 2023 – VAL DELLE ROSE, COBALTO 2021 VERMENTINO SUPERIORE. The project and the wines were presented for tasting at Vinitaly and will be the focus of a special communication campaign throughout the year.
27 March 2024

Gisada starring at Cosmoprof

Gisada participated in Cosmoprof, the world’s largest cosmetics fair, held from March 21-23. The 55th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna was a great success, with 3,012 exhibiting companies from 69 countries. As an international benchmark for the cosmetics industry, the fair was held at the fairgrounds of the Emilia capital. The event had broad international participation, with 30 national pavilions showcasing new trends and proposals from countries including Australia, Brazil, China, Korea, France, Germany, Japan, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Taiwan Region, Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, and the United States. Compared to the 2023 edition, new countries were added, including Estonia, Norway, Pacific Islands, Palestine, and Singapore. Zedcomm did not want to miss this important occasion to discover the latest innovations in the beauty industry, follow the latest trends, and support Gisada Switzerland, a longstanding customer in the luxury fragrance sector that is always attentive to research and packaging. Cosmoprof is once again confirmed as the premier destination to preview new launches for the press and reach a dedicated audience. For the second year in a row, Gisada has received acclaim and strong interest from industry players, solidifying its position as a protagonist at Cosmoprof. The next appointment is scheduled for March 20-23, 2025, for the 56th edition of the Bologna fair, the reference event for companies and operators in the global cosmetics industry. Beauty enthusiasts, take note: mark your calendars with these important dates to stay up-to-date on the latest news from Gisada. Stay tuned!

22 March 2024

Vision Expo East the premier optical trade show in America bids farewell to New York.

Vision Expo East, the premier trade event for the eyewear industry in the United States, bid farewell to New York with the end of its 2024 edition on Sunday, March 17th. Three intense days were characterized by the presentation of new products, talks, fashion shows, accredited training sessions, networking opportunities, and business meetings. This edition also marks the end of an era for New York City, as starting from the following year, visitors and exhibitors will be welcomed at the exhibition center in Orlando. Vision Expo East has always been a valuable opportunity to connect with the American optical market, attracting professionals from Canada to South America who stop here to discover the latest innovations in eyewear, machinery, and optical technologies. In this edition, Zed_Comm participated with some of its clients: Blackfin made its debut with a dedicated booth in the L’Atelier design area, emphasizing the importance of this event after the announcement of the opening of the headquarters in Houston, Texas, and the start of direct distribution in the USA. LOOK showcased its eyewear collections within the Italian collective organized by Anfao with the ITA Italian Trade Agency, while MEI exhibited the latest machinery dedicated to lens cutting. Over 450 exhibitors and more than 200 training sessions at the Javits Center contributed to creating an atmosphere of intense networking and celebrations throughout Manhattan. The city bid farewell to the event’s audience with a wonderful spring-like weather, marking a positive anticipation for the future of the fair and the optical industry as a whole.