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  • Artisanal
    • HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
      HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
    • James Kearns: London’s Self-Made Shoemaker
      James Kearns: London’s Self-Made Shoemaker
    • DALLA LIDIA: Preserving The Art of Lace
      DALLA LIDIA: Preserving The Art of Lace
  • Sustainable
    • HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
      HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
    • CRAFTED FOR SUMMER EASE
      CRAFTED FOR SUMMER EASE
    • Aboriginal Artisans Shine At Salone
      Aboriginal Artisans Shine At Salone
  • Talents
    • HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
      HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
    • ARTISANAL CURIOSITIES ABOUND AT PITTI UOMO 95
      ARTISANAL CURIOSITIES ABOUND AT PITTI UOMO 95
    • James Kearns: London’s Self-Made Shoemaker
      James Kearns: London’s Self-Made Shoemaker
  • Travel
    • HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
      HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
    • CARTAGENA: A Colonial City Looks To The Future
      CARTAGENA: A Colonial City Looks To The Future
    • Thriving in a Modern World: Pre-Colombino Gold
      Thriving in a Modern World: Pre-Colombino Gold
  • BACO Style
    • HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
      HUL LE KES: A Garment’s Second Life
    • SUMMER INSPIRATION AT PITTI UOMO
      SUMMER INSPIRATION AT PITTI UOMO
    • Connection Knitwear: Retro Slow Fashion
      Connection Knitwear: Retro Slow Fashion
Valentina Accardo

Valentina Accardo

Valentina is an economics reporter with a passion for fashion. From 2009 to 2012, she worked as an associate producer for National Public Radio in Washington DC. During her stint at NPR, she covered the 2012 US presidential campaign. Prior to living in DC, she covered business, politics and general news in Rome for news agency Apcom (now Askanews), financial TV Class-CNBC and business daily Milano Finanza, among others. Highlights in Rome included covering the illness of Pope John Paul II. In addition to writing for BACO, Valentina is currently a Reuters contributor for the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, where she currently resides.

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ArtisanalDecember 1, 2015

MANTERO and Paola d’Arcano

By Valentina Accardo

As a sublime expression of the excellence of Made in Italy, one of Italy’s finest and most lucrative silk mills — Mantero — and upscale…

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ArtisanalNovember 24, 2015

ACHILLE MARAMOTTI’S CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION

By Valentina Accardo

Reggio Emilia, Italy–Situated in the former Max Mara headquarters, the Maramotti collection is known for its permanent displays and temporary exhibitions of contemporary art….

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TalentsNovember 20, 2015

ALLA GIULIA SHOES: The Gondolier’s Slipper

By Valentina Accardo

Venice, Italy–Breathing new life into traditional Venetian slippers, Giulia Campeol created a unique collection of shoes that mixes tradition and Italian craftsmanship, with a…

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Giuliana Longo
ArtisanalNovember 12, 2015

GIULIANA LONGO: The Gondolier’s Milliner

By Valentina Accardo

Venice, Italy–Since 1901, the Longo family has been making hats for not only the throngs of pilgrims who flock to this city for its…

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BACO StyleOctober 28, 2015

HALLOWEEN-INSPIRED LOOKS by Studio DModa

By Valentina Accardo

From the ominous, black sequined sweatshirt by Luca Sciascia to the eco-leather cat suit by Marco Grisolia, Rome-based fashion agency Studio DModa sent us quite the…

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TalentsOctober 19, 2015

ACCESSORIES: THE EDITOR’S PICKS

By Valentina Accardo

BACO’s Valentina Accardo discusses a few emerging brands that caught her eye in the accessories world. ABURY Abury combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design. They work in…

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ArtisanalOctober 14, 2015

PUGNETTI PARMA: The LIFT Bag

By Valentina Accardo

Parma, Italy–With a little bit of male prowess and feminine elegance, Filippo Pugnetti’s “Lift bag,” represents a step towards his ultimate goal: a collection of hand-made…

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TalentsOctober 13, 2015

AROUND WHITE AND MILAN’s FASHION HUB

By Valentina Accardo

BACO’s fashion editor Valentina Accardo brings you the best from the WHITE Trade Show and Milan’s Fashion Hub Market (Camera Nazionale della Moda). WHITE This edition of White…

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TailoringOctober 1, 2015

VALENTINA’S EXPERIENCE: The Bespoke Women’s Coat

By Valentina Accardo

BACO’s fashion editor Valentina Accardo takes you from the vibrant fabric markets of Kenya to an upscale tailor in Parma.  Read about how easy getting…

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SustainableSeptember 30, 2015

BAV TAILOR: Milan’s New Luxe Eco Label

By Valentina Accardo

By Valentina Accardo and Sofia Celeste MILAN–Indian by origin, British by nationality, Nigerian raised… designer Bav Tailor has taken her rich heritage, culture and experiences and invested…

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