The workshop of Angela Caputi Giuggi\u00f9, is situated near the Ponte Vecchio, in the old town of Florence, in a historical building known as \u201cPalazzetto Mediceo\u201d.
\nHere, the Florentine Artist designs her creations with inspiration from American films of the 1940\u2019s as well as from a long-standing passion for fashion.<\/p>\n
Angela Caputi\u2019s worldwide recognition has increased thanks to her unique and inimitable bijoux. Her jewelry has caught the attention of both Haute Couture stylists and Museums. Her creations were displayed for example by the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, at Museo degli Argenti and Galleria del Costume in Florence.<\/p>\n
Angela Caputi\u2019s bijoux are considered both fashion and art. Her designs are recognized for their creativity and for their constant evolution. Each detail is heavily researched, from the geometrical or smooth lines, to the marvelous nuance of colours, created using \u201csimple\u201d materials as synthetic resins. The bijou is an expression of eternity and femininity, through modernity mixed with traditional handicraft.<\/p>\n
From the beginning, Angela Caputi Giuggi\u00f9, has had a special relationship with the worlds of show business and Haute Couture. Her creations have adorned dresses and costumes<\/p>\n
of many Films. She has also collaborated with some of the most well-known high-fashion costume designers.<\/p>\n
These precious artworks quickly cornered the global market; the brand\u2019s presence at the most important trend shows of the world, has affirmed the universal nature of Angela Caputi Giuggi\u00f9\u2019s creations.<\/p>\n
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\n5 April 2003 \u2013 \u201cFirenze Donna Award\u201d- Handicraft
\nFor being be the expression of a creative and successful handicraft and becoming an unquestioned market leader on the field of accessories.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n11 February – 12 April 2003 \u2013 The Museum at FIT (NY). Exhibition \u201cFashion Italian Style\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n13 September 2005 – 22 January 2006 \u2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY). Special Exhibition “Rara Avis. Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n20 June – 23 July 2006 \u2013 Museo degli Argenti – Palazzo Pitti (Florence). Exhibition “Lampi D’Ingegno. Mestieri D’Arte a Firenze”.<\/p>\n
\n10 May – 30 June 2006 \u2013 Strozzina – Palazzo Strozzi (Florence).
\nExhibition “Rifiuti Preziosi: Il Nouveau R\u00e9alisme e la cultura contemporanea”.<\/p>\n
\n23 October 2006 \u2013 “Simonetta Vespucci Award\u201d
\nThe Florence Committee of \u201cThe National Museum of Women in the Arts\u201d in Washington recognise this award to Angela Caputi, for extraordinary contributions in the world of the Arts, as artist and creator of the bijoux line Giuggi\u00f9.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n13 November 2008 – 7 January \u2013 L\u2019Atelier – Ateliers d\u2019Art de France (Paris). Exhibition \u201cCraftsman\u2019s Gallery – Art to wear and Experience of Research\u201d.<\/p>\n
\nSince 21June 2010 \u2013 Museo degli Argenti – Palazzo Pitti (Florence). Permanent Exhibition “Contemporary Jewel II”.<\/p>\n
\n24 November 2012 \u2013 Award \u201cPinocchio Carlo Lorenzini \u2013 Fata TURCHINA\u201d. Award in the category of Fashion and Art.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSince 12 November 2013 \u2013 Galleria del Costume – Palazzo Pitti (Florence). Exhibition \u201cDonne Protagoniste nel Novecento\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n30 April – 15 October 2014 \u2013 Ente CRF and Museo Horne\u201d (Firenze). Exhibition \u201cGioielli d\u2019Artista. La tradizione nella modernit\u00e0\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMestieri della moda\u201d – Florence Art Fashion<\/p>\n