Fifth & Piedmont
Journal
The European cities our pieces come from, their fashion, and how we bring each piece to you.
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Milan: Fashion Week, the Galleria and Fine Gold
Milan has held its fashion week since 1958 and has led Italian fashion since the 1970s. It is home to the designers behind some of the gold jewelry and sunglasses we carry.
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Florence: Italian Fashion's First Runway
Italian fashion's first high fashion shows were held in Florence in 1951 and 1952. Today the city is home to the designers behind the dresses, shoes, handbags and porcelain we carry from it.
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Perugia: Angora, Cashmere and Umbrian Knitwear
In 1928 a woman from Perugia had the idea of knitting fashion from angora yarn. Today the city is home to the designers behind the wool, cashmere and silk knitwear we carry.
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Copenhagen: Fashion Week, Crystal and Wool Throws
Copenhagen Fashion Week began in 2006 and asks its brands to meet sustainability standards. From Denmark we carry hand-cut crystal designed in Copenhagen and wool and alpaca throws from the town of Silkeborg.
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