Max Mara Max Mara Max Mara is an Italian fashion business. It markets up-market ready-to-wear clothing. It was established in 1951 in Reggio Emilia by Achille Maramotti (7 January 1927 – 12 January 2005). In March 2008, the company had 2,254 stores in 90 countries. It sponsors the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. Achille Maramotti began designing couture clothing in 1947, and officially established the House of Max Mara in 1951. The "Mara" came from his surname, while "Max" referred to Count Max, a local character who was seldom sober but always stylish. Maramotti was one of the first to see
Achille Varzi major victories include: Varzi's death resulted in the FIA mandating the wearing of crash helmets for racing, which had been optional previously. A Formula One team entered some races in as "Scuderia Achille Varzi". The team was equipped with Maseratis 4CL and 4CLT and featured drivers José Froilán González, Antonio Branca, Alfredo Pián and Nello Pagani. On 5 June 2004 Poste Italiane issued a stamp commemorating Achille Varzi. His relative and namesake, Achille C. Varzi, is Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University. Achille Varzi Achille Varzi (8 August 1904 – 1 July 1948) was an Italian Grand Prix driver. Born