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Stunning high fashion collaboration between Lars Wallin and Enzo Bartoli Rosato auctioned at The Operakällaren Foundation benefit for WaterAid
Earlier this spring, Lars Wallin and Enzo Bartoli Rosato launched a collaboration where rosé wine is draped in couture. The internationally recognized fashion designer has designed a new visual expression for the popular rosé wine as well as a shimmering pink couture dress that has been worn on selected occasions to usher in and celebrate the rosé season.
Now with the rosé season coming to a close the beautiful couture dress has found a new home after being auctioned at The Operakällaren Foundation's benefit for WaterAid.
We're honored for our collaboration to be auctioned for the benefit of WaterAid, says Enrico Gobino of MGM Mondo del Vino, a small contribution to help thousands of people get access to the most important drink- clean water.
It has been five years since Lars Wallin met Enrico Gobino, marketing manager at MGM Mondo del Vino and producer of the wines from Piedmont, signed by the mythical Enzo Bartoli. The dream of combining their passions for fashion and wine has been there from the first meeting and has resulted in both the “Friends of Enzo” wine group and the current collaboration with Enzo Bartoli Rosato.
Earlier this spring Lars and Enrico made this collaboration a reality and Lars introduced us to his interperetation of the rosé season with the stunning shapes and visual expression of the couture dress. It shows a feminine edge with attitude, summery tones and light transparent materials. The pink dress is a tuxedo dress with a train. Layers upon layers of silk organza and tulle, the basis of which is a shimmering silk charmeuse with interwoven silver threads that create a metallic effect. The fabrics are produced by the renowned textile manufacturer Canepa on Lake Como, which was also the place where photographer Hampus Forssander took the beautiful atmospheric photos.
ABOUT THE OPERAKÄLLAREN FOUNDATION
The Operakällaren Foundation helps thousands of people in East Africa to access clean water every year. Since its inception, The Operakällaren Foundation has raised over SEK 50 million for various water projects, money that has made a huge difference in some of the world's poorest countries. WaterAid is one of the world's leading water organizations. They have long experience of working sustainably and long-term with water, toilets and hygiene.
Over the years, The Operakällaren Foundation has raised millions of kronor for WaterAid's work in East Africa. Money raised through generous donations from people who want to make the world a better place to live. With The Operakällaren Foundation's support, WaterAid is able to drill wells and install water systems in communities, schools and hospitals, changing and saving thousands of lives.
Lars Wallin is one of Sweden's greatest dressmakers. He is known for his couture dresses in exclusive materials worn by Swedish and international royalty, artists and celebrities. Lars' signature style combines timeless design with high fashion, and his creations are more like works of art than garments, making him an icon in the fashion world. Lars Wallin, born in 1965, grew up outside Västerås. Swedish TV journalist Ingrid Schrewelius' reports from Paris haute couture houses that opened his eyes to the fashion industry. Today, Lars runs his couture business at NK in Stockholm. There he also has NK Atelier, a tailor shop that inspires sustainable fashion over time. Over the years, Lars has received a number of awards, including the Damernas Världs design prize Guldknappen in 1995, which is also the year he opened his studio in Stockholm.
Enzo Bartoli is a series of wines that represent the essence of Piedmont. Each wine is made to highlight the many aspects of the complex and diverse region. The grapes for Enzo Bartoli's wines come from local cooperatives, which give smaller growers a chance to represent their home region on a global stage. The main focus of Enzo Bartoli is to produce authentic Piedmont wines in different styles so that they can be accessible to everyone.
The grapes in the cuvée, Enzo Bartoli Rosato Piemonte DOC, come mainly from chalky and clayey soils, which give rise to light, round and fresh wines, with complex bouquet. A typical rosé vinification which involves a short maceration on the skins after fermentation
in stainless steel tanks. The rosé wine has a shimmering pale pink color. The taste is berry and fresh with hints of red currant, strawberry, watermelon, peach and blood grapefruit. Serve at 8-10°C as a social drink or with light dishes of fish, chicken or salad.
Enzo Bartoli Rosato is available to be purchased in Sweden at Systembolaget.
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