Giorgio Bulgari (born 1977)
| Giorgio Bulgari | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1977 |
| Occupation | Creative director of Italian jewelry house Marina B |
| Known for | Member of the Bulgari family of jewelers |
| Parent(s) | Gianni Bulgari (father) |
| Relatives |
Giorgio Bulgari (grandfather) Paolo Bulgari (uncle) Nicola Bulgari (uncle) Marina Bulgari (aunt) Francesco Trapani (cousin) |
Giorgio Bulgari (born 1977[1]) is a member of the Bulgari family of jewelers and the creative director of the Italian jewelry house Marina B.[2][3]
Family and early life
Bulgari is the great-grandson of Sotirio Bulgari, founder of the iconic jewelry and luxury goods brand Bulgari.[4]
Bulgari was born in New York City and grew up in Rome. He attended Boston University for his undergraduate degree.[5]
Explaining his involvement in designing jewelry today, Bulgari said, "I've been exposed to the craft from an early age. I remember trips to my father's office at Bulgari in Rome to see his creations when I was six. Given my passion for design and strong sense of aesthetics, it is only natural that I am where I am today."[6]
Career
In November 2014, Bulgari became creative director of the Italian jewelry house Marina B, extending the heritage of the brand founded by his aunt Marina Bulgari.[7][8] Prior to joining Marina B, Bulgari had been a consultant for Italian luxury goods company Salvatore Ferragamo and was managing director of the jewelry and watch business ENIGMA founded by his father Gianni.[9]
In April 2015, Bulgari introduced his first collection for Marina B, "Mini Atomo". It is a modern spin on one of the core Marina B collections, "Atomo", which features clusters of 18-karat gold spheres.[10][11] In November 2015, Bulgari launched his first full collection for Marina B, "Triangoli". Bulgari said, "Triangoli is inspired by a choker my aunt created in 1978... I wanted my first collection to be inspired by something from the archives."[3]
Personal life
Bulgari has resided in Geneva, Switzerland since 2003, where he lives with his wife and two children.[5]
References
- ↑ Bulgari. Leonardo Arte Srl. 1996. ISBN 978-8878135987.
- ↑ "Heritage brands stand the test of time". Financial Times. 17 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Marina B Celebrates Triangoli By Giorgio Bulgari". Forbes. 13 November 2015.
- ↑ "Giorgio Bulgari of Marina B". For Future Reference. 24 November 2015.
- 1 2 "Questionnaire de Proust: Giorgio Bulgari, la nouvelle âme d'Enigma". Tribune des Arts (in French). WorldTempus. 9 May 2008.
- ↑ "10 Minutes with: Marina B – Triangoli by GIORGIO BULGARI". Neiman Marcus. 17 December 2015.
- ↑ "Marina B Hosts An Intimate Dinner To Celebrate Creative Director Giorgio Bulgari". Forbes. 22 November 2014.
- ↑ "All in The Family: Giorgio Bulgari Joins the Marina B Team as Creative Director". Editorialist. 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Marina B Names Giorgio Bulgari As Creative Director". The Daily Front Row. 21 November 2014.
- ↑ "Family Ties: Marina B plays the accessible card". Women's Wear Daily (WWD). 30 June 2015.
- ↑ "All in the Family: Dorfman Jewelers brings the indomitable Marina B collection to Boston". Boston. June 2015.