In the heart of Taormina\u2019s Ancient Theatre, the 26th edition of the TaoModa Awards turned a summer evening into a celebration of creativity\u2014Italian and international alike. Surrounded by timeless architecture and the silhouette of Mount Etna, fashion, culture, and communication came together in an event that paid tribute to excellence in all its forms.<\/p>\n
Among the honorees was MF Fashion<\/strong>, the renowned publication by Class Editori, awarded for its contribution to fashion journalism. Editor-in-chief Stefano Roncato<\/strong> accepted the prize from Undersecretary Elena Lorenzini<\/strong>, in recognition of the magazine\u2019s role in promoting Italy\u2019s fashion industry.<\/p>\n Also taking the spotlight was Carlo D\u2019Amario<\/strong>, CEO of Vivienne Westwood, honored for his 50-year career, and designer Antonio Riva<\/strong>, celebrated for his couture vision and masterful craftsmanship that has earned global acclaim.<\/p>\n Fashion met sport with Luis Figo<\/strong>, the legendary footballer and style ambassador, while the world of theatre was represented by actress Lucrezia Lante della Rovere<\/strong>, a refined figure in Italian cinema. Other honorees included designer Diego Dolcini<\/strong> and Chinese fashion visionary Huizhou Zhao<\/strong>, admired by First Lady Peng Liyuan.<\/p>\n Artistic director Agata Patrizia Saccone<\/strong> emphasized the event\u2019s focus on sustainability and women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong>, announcing new partnerships with Rinascente and the Pistoletto Foundation.<\/p>\n One of the evening\u2019s most moving moments came from designer Alberto Zambelli<\/strong>, who showcased models with cleft lip surgeries in collaboration with Smile House. Innovation also took center stage with the Sicilian start-up Narr\u00e9<\/strong>, awarded for its creative approach.<\/p>\n Hosted by journalist Cinzia Malvini<\/strong> and model Ludmilla Voronkina<\/strong>, the evening blended glamour and substance, reaffirming Taormina\u2019s role as a crossroads of fashion, culture, and regional pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"In the heart of Taormina\u2019s Ancient Theatre, the 26th edition of the TaoModa Awards turned a summer evening into a celebration of creativity\u2014Italian and international alike. Surrounded by timeless architecture and the silhouette of Mount Etna, fashion, culture, and communication came together in an event that paid tribute to excellence in all its forms.\r\n\r\nAmong the honorees was MF Fashion<\/strong>, the renowned publication by Class Editori, awarded for its contribution to fashion journalism. Editor-in-chief Stefano Roncato<\/strong> accepted the prize from Undersecretary Elena Lorenzini<\/strong>, in recognition of the magazine\u2019s role in promoting Italy\u2019s fashion industry.\r\n\r\nAlso taking the spotlight was Carlo D\u2019Amario<\/strong>, CEO of Vivienne Westwood, honored for his 50-year career, and designer Antonio Riva<\/strong>, celebrated for his couture vision and masterful craftsmanship that has earned global acclaim.\r\n\r\nFashion met sport with Luis Figo<\/strong>, the legendary footballer and style ambassador, while the world of theatre was represented by actress Lucrezia Lante della Rovere<\/strong>, a refined figure in Italian cinema. Other honorees included designer Diego Dolcini<\/strong> and Chinese fashion visionary Huizhou Zhao<\/strong>, admired by First Lady Peng Liyuan.\r\n\r\nArtistic director Agata Patrizia Saccone<\/strong> emphasized the event\u2019s focus on sustainability and women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong>, announcing new partnerships with Rinascente and the Pistoletto Foundation.\r\n\r\nOne of the evening\u2019s most moving moments came from designer Alberto Zambelli<\/strong>, who showcased models with cleft lip surgeries in collaboration with Smile House. Innovation also took center stage with the Sicilian start-up Narr\u00e9<\/strong>, awarded for its creative approach.\r\n\r\nHosted by journalist Cinzia Malvini<\/strong> and model Ludmilla Voronkina<\/strong>, the evening blended glamour and substance, reaffirming Taormina\u2019s role as a crossroads of fashion, culture, and regional pride."},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":2,"featured_media":1579,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_it_post_content":"Nel cuore del Teatro Antico di Taormina<\/a>, la 26\u00aa edizione dei TaoModa Awards ha trasformato una serata estiva in un tributo alla creativit\u00e0 italiana e internazionale. Tra colonne millenarie e il profilo dell\u2019Etna, moda, cultura e comunicazione si sono intrecciate in un evento che ha celebrato l\u2019eccellenza in tutte le sue forme.\r\n\r\nTra i protagonisti, MF Fashion<\/strong>, storica testata di Class Editori, ha ricevuto il riconoscimento per il giornalismo di settore. A ritirarlo, il direttore Stefano Roncato<\/strong>, premiato dalla sottosegretaria Elena Lorenzini<\/strong> per il contributo alla valorizzazione della filiera moda italiana.\r\n\r\nIl palco ha accolto anche Carlo D\u2019Amario<\/strong>, CEO di Vivienne Westwood, omaggiato per i suoi 50 anni di carriera, e lo stilista Antonio Riva<\/strong>, premiato per la sua visione couture e il savoir-faire sartoriale che lo ha reso un riferimento internazionale.\r\n\r\nLa moda ha dialogato con lo sport grazie a Luis Figo<\/strong>, icona calcistica e ambassador di stile, e con il teatro attraverso l\u2019attrice Lucrezia Lante della Rovere<\/strong>, volto raffinato del cinema italiano. Premi anche per il designer Diego Dolcini<\/strong> e la stilista cinese Huizhou Zhao<\/strong>, apprezzata dalla first lady Peng Liyuan.\r\n\r\nLa direttrice artistica Agata Patrizia Saccone<\/strong> ha rilanciato il tema della sostenibilit\u00e0 e dell\u2019empowerment femminile, annunciando nuove collaborazioni con Rinascente e la Fondazione Pistoletto.\r\n\r\nTra i momenti pi\u00f9 intensi, la sfilata dello stilista Alberto Zambelli<\/strong>, che ha portato in passerella modelli operati al labbro, in collaborazione con Smile House. E spazio anche all\u2019innovazione con la start-up siciliana Narr\u00e9<\/strong>, premiata per la sua visione creativa.\r\n\r\nLa serata, condotta da Cinzia Malvini<\/strong> e dalla modella Ludmilla Voronkina<\/strong>, ha unito glamour e contenuto, confermando Taormina come crocevia tra moda, territorio e cultura.","_it_post_name":"taormina-premia-la-moda-tra-eleganza-talento-e-visione","_it_post_excerpt":"","_it_post_title":"Taormina premia la moda: tra eleganza, talento e visione","_en_post_content":"In the heart of Taormina\u2019s Ancient Theatre, the 26th edition of the TaoModa Awards turned a summer evening into a celebration of creativity\u2014Italian and international alike. Surrounded by timeless architecture and the silhouette of Mount Etna, fashion, culture, and communication came together in an event that paid tribute to excellence in all its forms.\r\n\r\nAmong the honorees was MF Fashion<\/strong>, the renowned publication by Class Editori, awarded for its contribution to fashion journalism. Editor-in-chief Stefano Roncato<\/strong> accepted the prize from Undersecretary Elena Lorenzini<\/strong>, in recognition of the magazine\u2019s role in promoting Italy\u2019s fashion industry.\r\n\r\nAlso taking the spotlight was Carlo D\u2019Amario<\/strong>, CEO of Vivienne Westwood, honored for his 50-year career, and designer Antonio Riva<\/strong>, celebrated for his couture vision and masterful craftsmanship that has earned global acclaim.\r\n\r\nFashion met sport with Luis Figo<\/strong>, the legendary footballer and style ambassador, while the world of theatre was represented by actress Lucrezia Lante della Rovere<\/strong>, a refined figure in Italian cinema. 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