Cover Roy Teo, Ed Ong, Diego Martinez Dubosc, Ho Sing at the grand opening of Barovier & Toso Singapore
Roy Teo, Ed Ong, Diego Martinez Dubosc, Ho Sing at the grand opening of Barovier & Toso Singapore
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Architects, designers and friends from the Tatler community discovered the storied history of Italian luxury lighting brand Barovier & Toso at its Singapore flagship store
Nothing beats timeless elegance, and at Barovier & Toso, the master artisanship and absolute beauty of the Murano glass-blown chandeliers are simply breathtaking sights.
With a storied history that dates back to 1295, the Venice-based brand has been known for combining modern designs with time-tested glassmaking techniques, creating beautiful lamps that transcend the passage of time. The Italian brand marks a new chapter with the grand opening of its first international showroom in Singapore’s exclusive Nassim Road neighbourhood.
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Above Architects, designers and friends from the Tatler community discovered the storied history of Italian luxury lighting brand Barovier & Toso at its Singapore flagship store
Entitled Venice at Night With Vivaldi, Barovier & Toso soirees were organised in collaboration with Tatler Homes Singapore, and hosted industry designers and decor enthusiasts at the Singapore boutique. Guests learnt more about the brand’s artisanal heritage, its stylish offerings and the myriad customisation options available. Barovier & Toso CCO Diego Dubosc Martinez and marketing director Daniela Sarracco, flew down from Italy specially for this event, and gave an introduction to the brand history and key collections. Ed Ong, director of Barovier & Toso Singapore, also greeted guests with a warm welcome speech.
Above Barovier & Toso CCO Diego Martinez Dubosc gave an introductory speech at the grand opening
Above Ed Ong, director of Barovier&Toso Singapore, shares more about the history of the brand
Barovier & Toso CCO Diego Martinez Dubosc gave an introductory speech at the grand opening
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“Opening this showroom gives us the chance to be closer to our customers, partners, architects and designers,” shares Martinez, who is passionate about the expansion into Singapore. “Barovier & Toso is an amazing school of elegance and the passion from all the people who work for us is incredible. A brand like ours with seven centuries of history needs to be shared with the world and this showroom can do just that while bringing the people in Singapore a piece of Venice.”
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Above Guests were swept away by classic melodies performed by the string quartet from Vocalise
Above Venetian Cicchetti canapés
Guests were swept away by classic melodies performed by the string quartet from Vocalise
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Melodic compositions by Italian virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi were performed live by homegrown string quartet group Vocalise, accompanied by Italian-style canapés served by Luxe catering, and a fine selection of Italian wines from Angra Wine & Spirits. Masquerade masks provided a fun photo opportunity for guests, in line with the occasion’s Venetian theme.
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Click through the gallery for an inside look at the intimate two-day event.
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Photography: Rick, Yang and Atlan
