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The memory of water

- words MARINA PIGNATELLI – photos GIORGIO BARONI

A REMARKABLE NEW YACHT COMBINES FUNCTIONAL QUALITY WITH THE ELEGANCE OF MAISON FENDI.

While her sophistica­ted AFV - L’arte della tavola and AFV Vini lines are gaining success all over the world, Anna Fendi Venturini proudly celebrates her 85th birthday by presenting her latest project in Milan, at Villa Campari:

Invictus 370 GT Special Edition. This aerodynami­c super-luxury yacht, created by the brilliant yacht designer Christian Grande, has been furnished by Anna herself. A masterpiec­e of style and elegance, the result of a chance encounter at Villa Laetitia, the historic estate on the Lungotever­e which the fashion designer and entreprene­ur has opened as a hospitalit­y facility. The essential design of great visual impact by Christian Grande (powerful hull, semi-reverse bow, carbon hardtop) has been enhanced by Anna in the interiors, where she has combined shades of delicate ivory and black. Hues and features suggest references to the Fendi tradition, with original steamer trunks in nappa and black leather, refined fabric cases for flatware, dishes and glasses, selected from the high points of her collection­s. The leitmotif of pale and dark tones continues with the ivory chenille on the sofas in the dinette, which do double duty as beds, bordered by black leather; or the striped and dotted linen cushions bearing the AFV logo. The fore bulkhead is finished in reflecting glass with a black nickel frame, bearing the same Deco motifs found at Villa Laetitia. The choice of burnished and polished steel in place of normal mirrors, or that of the black faucets and accessorie­s, reinforces the overall atmosphere of glamour without pomposity. A full-optional yacht in which every inch is utilized, with many different comfortabl­e, relaxing settings.

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