Italian fashion as Valentino, Bulgari, Fendi, Laura Biagiotti, Gattinoni and Brioni, just to name a few, are headquartered or were founded in the city. Also, other major labels, such as Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Versace have luxury boutiques in Rome, primarily along its prestigious and upscale Via dei Condotti. The Rome Fashion Week is an important global showcase. Although Milan, Rome and Florence are commonly regarded as the leading cities in Italian fashion, other cities, such as Venice, Vicenza, Turin, Naples and Bologna, are also important centres for Italian clothing design and industry. Venice, for instance, is the home
Scappino (fashion house) Scappino (fashion house) Scappino () is an Italian luxury fashion house created in 1914 by Domenico Scappino in Turin, Italy, specializing in silk products like ready-to-wear, ties, shoes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses, and fragrances. It is known as one of the best fine silk producers in the world. Scappino was founded in 1914 in Turin, when World War I started. Within few years the brand started getting recognized in Europe, eventually opening boutiques across the continent. During the 1930s, the Prince of Piemont, Umberto II, designated Scappino as the official supplier of the Royal House. The company later expanded operations