As we mentioned in a recent article, Tuscany is a region of the world that is known for her long history and rich heritage of fashion design. However, the region is also famous for its cultural contributions to the world, with theatrical and musical genres, styles, and performances being very important contributions, in particular, in the past. Opera was born in Florence and travelling theatrical troupes litter the pages of the history of the region, for example.
It makes sense then, that the world of stage and clothing were closely intertwined and lots of costumes were born in Tuscany, in order to adorn performances and complete productions. One of the most famous costumiers of all time was Arturo Cerratelli and, luckily, the work of both this man and his industrious company remains housed in an incredible museum that remains to help tell the fascinating story of theatrical dress in Tuscany. One of the more unique and (understandably) theatrical clothing museums, this amazing institution is a must-see for anyone who has found a luxury villa in San Giuliano Terme.
It makes sense then, that the world of stage and clothing were closely intertwined and lots of costumes were born in Tuscany, in order to adorn performances and complete productions. One of the most famous costumiers of all time was Arturo Cerratelli and, luckily, the work of both this man and his industrious company remains housed in an incredible museum that remains to help tell the fascinating story of theatrical dress in Tuscany. One of the more unique and (understandably) theatrical clothing museums, this amazing institution is a must-see for anyone who has found a luxury villa in San Giuliano Terme.
The Cerratelli Foundation boasts an extraordinary archive of around 30,000 different costumes made by the Cerratelli costume company in Tuscany for operative, dance, theatrical, and cinematic productions between the years of 1914 and 1995. Established during WWI by a baritone named Arturo Cerratelli who was pals with the likes of Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni and, therefore, had an immediate path of access to the opera world, the Cerratelli costumier became a powerhouse business enterprise.
They made costumes for the likes of directors such as Jacques Copeau and Italian maestri such as Giorgio Strehler, Eduardo De Filippo, Luchino Visconti, among many other great producers, directors, and performers throughout the decades. Of the endless costumes made by the company, 30,000 incredible items remain as a testimony of the outstanding skill and imagination that made Cerratelli the large name in the business that it went on to become. The Cerratelli Foundation was founded in 2005 by the will of the House of Art Cerratelli of Floridia Benedettini and with it a museum was opened at Villa Roncioni, in San Giuliano Terme to house this incomparable collection.
Opulent, stunning, exceptionally beautiful, the Cerratelli Foundation is a must-see for anyone exploring the town of San Giuliano Terme and a true feast for the eyes.
They made costumes for the likes of directors such as Jacques Copeau and Italian maestri such as Giorgio Strehler, Eduardo De Filippo, Luchino Visconti, among many other great producers, directors, and performers throughout the decades. Of the endless costumes made by the company, 30,000 incredible items remain as a testimony of the outstanding skill and imagination that made Cerratelli the large name in the business that it went on to become. The Cerratelli Foundation was founded in 2005 by the will of the House of Art Cerratelli of Floridia Benedettini and with it a museum was opened at Villa Roncioni, in San Giuliano Terme to house this incomparable collection.
Opulent, stunning, exceptionally beautiful, the Cerratelli Foundation is a must-see for anyone exploring the town of San Giuliano Terme and a true feast for the eyes.
