Alex Dordevic, chairman of DeGorsi Luxury Consulting, took part at the summit and curated the panel Bespoke Luxury with participation of Valentino Ricci of Sciamat, bespoke tailors. The event was moderated by Dan Vardie, chairman of the Summit. 
Other distinguished speakers were Ferruccio Lamborghini Jr. of Tonino Lamborghini company, Stefano Macaluso of Girard Perregaux watches, Pasquale Bruni of Pasquale Bruni jewelers and other distinguished speakers. 

Following the success of previous editions during Pitti Uomo, renowned Salon of Excellence created by DeGorsi,  is taking the stage for the first time in VIENNA, Austria as part of the major design event Design District 1010.. The venue is fabulous LOOSHAUS, an architectural gem, created by the famous architect Adolf Loos, right next to the Hofburg Palace. Today it is the seat od Raiffeisen private bank...but in 1910 was the No1 luxury shop in Austro Hungarian empire. 
We will be presenting, just for Viennese aficionados of excellence,  on Friday and Saturday  October 5 an 6, only the most coveted masters of craftsmanship with their beautiful products. Main partner is LANIFICIO CERRUTI and we have superb artisans on board: CIFONELLI of Paris (bespoke tailoring), SINISCALCHI of Milan (bespoke shirts), RIVOLTA of Milan (made to order shoes), TBD eyewear etc. 
Top level masters of craftsmanship at a spectacular venue, and one off opportunity to meet, chat and order some of the finest products in the world, during our daily Trunk show. 

City of Belgrade hosted the eigth edition of the finest classic car and culture of excellence event in Southeast Europe, the „24 hours of Elegance - Concours d’Elegance & Salon of Excellence”, from September 7-9. Already famous international event dedicated to the prestigious brands, true symbols of supreme quality manufacture and craftsmanship of details, created and chaired by Alex Djordjevic of DeGorsi luxury consulting and co-chaired by Lady Cris Egger, once again brought international elite to Belgrade and Serbia.

Since 2011, the event is held under the patronage of the Royal Family, organized with support of Belgrade Waterfront and in synergy with Serbian Federation of Historic Vehicles (FIVA member). This year, patron of the event was HH Princess Olga Romanoff, of the Russian Imperial family.

Gathering commenced at the White Palace, on Friday, September 7, 2018, with  the opening of MASTERS OF EXCELLENCE exhibition in partnershi with  G.H. MUMM champagne, presented by the renowned ARBITER magazine, that was dedicated to the Italian elegance this time. Star of the exhibition was maestro Antonio Panico, one of the most famous tailors in the world, whose impeccable Neapolitan style is appreciated by true afficionados of excellence worldwide. Naturally, a bespoke suit demands fabulous shirts and for the occasion one of the most coveted brands, Marol from Bologna, was represetned by its CEO, Bo Yang. Complementing the selection of master craftsmen were shoemakers Ducal from Florence with their inimitable dandish style creted by a lady owner, Marialisa Sani, while the exclusive cloth makers Drago showed their latest precious fabrics. Segment of accessories was enriched by handmade sunglasss of The Bespoke Dudes and a very original concept of bespoke travelling bags by Uglys Handmade from Naples.

Simultaneously, KEN LINDSAY, CHIVAS’s International Brand Ambassador, took VIP guests for tasting of CHIVAS REGAL Extra, at the Royal Library. During the evening  guests were introduced to the CHIVAS REGAL THE ICON - the pinnacle of the Chivas Range that, befitting of the luxury liquid within, was presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter.

One of highlights was the presentation of local manufacturers of bespoke items, like Maruška hand painted ties and accessories, HOH made to order watches by Jovan  Jelić, who showed their latest timepiece created  in partnership with AQOS supercars. At the Royal Palace, guests enjoyed a live performance of 24 hours of ELEGANCE BIG BAND, while the second part of the event included charity auction.

Saturday, September 8 was marked by “Belgrade Waterfront Classic Car Show 2018”. Brand new, Belgrade Waterfront real estate project played the host of the prestigious car competition „Chivas Concours d’Elegance 2018“, the exhibition of the most beautiful classic cars. However, one of the highlights was the launch of the amazing AUDI Q8, the latest offering from the esteemed german manufacturer, that represents the absolute apex of automotive design and technology.

On the Conocurs field,  splendid automobiles were evaluated  by the jury of automotive experts, presided by Ton Roks of Octane magazine, with support of Tido Bresters of FIVA, who selected the best ones in different categories. The afternoon culminated with the award ceremony of the coveted „CHIVAS Best of Show“ awarded to the unique 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SV Speciale “Molteni”, from the world renowned Lopresto Collection. Best of Class prizes were awarded to 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow  Drophead coupe of Ambassador Nunzio Alfredo d’Angieri, splendid 1955 LANCIA Aurelia B24S Spider of Giuliano Bensi….A special award, presented by DeGorsi Luxury Consulting, was awarded to Juan de Tamenne for their global motoring initiative Peace&Culture rally.

The jury: president Dalibor Ružić(SSIV), Ton Roks OCTANE, Tiddo Bresters FIVA Awarded:

Best in class RACING CARS 1955 Alfa Romeo  1900 SSC Carlo Grelewski, Ferrara

Best in class SPORT AND GT CARS 1964 ALFA ROMEO Giulietta Bertone Collezione Bianchi, Perugia

During the Saturday, September 8, afternoon,  at the beautiful hall of BELGRADE WATERFRONT gallery,  center stage was taken by „Salon of Excellence“, held in partnership with Diplomacy & Commerce magazine and with support of CHIVAS and LUXLIFE.rs.
Round table was moderated by the chairman of the 24 hours of Elegance, Alex Djordjevic, who discussed elegance with distinguished panelists from famed maisons:  Sartoria Panico headed by Antonio PANICO, superb bespoke shoemakers DUCAL of Florence with Maria Lisa Sani, famous shirtmakers MAROL from Bologna with their Bo Young, renowned cloth makers DRAGO from Biella presented by Alessandro Botta, hand-made to order luggage by Ugly’s headed by Paolo Fabozzi. The discussion was co-moderated by the acclaimed elegance author Bernhard Roetzel.

Ladies were treated equally well with stunning jewels by Berg Gioielli curated by Lady Egger .

Lastly, the following day, media attention was captured by the launch of autobiograhy by HH Princess Olga Romanoff, titled Wild & Barefoot Romanoff, that added a perfect royal aspect to the entire event.

The 24 hours of Elegance - 2018  edition presented by Audi- had its official wrap up with a CHIVAS party held in the stunning  Sky lounge of Belgrade’s Hilton hotel, where Chivas joined forces with Gloria magazine creating a memorable atmosphere on rooftop of the most exclusive new hotel in the city.

SALON OF EXCELLENCE
10th edition
featuring

THE NEW SARTORIAL THREAD
presented by
Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti 

FLORENCE - 94th PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO

JUNE 12, 2018
Palazzo Capponi Vettori - Lungarno Guicciardini 1

On June 12th, at the sumptuous setting of Palazzo Capponi Vettori in Florence, under the auspices of PITTI UOMO, Salon of Excellence and Fashion Frames were officially opened by Alex Dordevic, chairman, and Cris Egger, co-chair of the event. They underlined the importance of talented artisans for the fashion system and PITTI as the platform for nurturing the young generation of talents. 

At the award ceremony, members of the New Sartorial Thread jury (acclaimed author Bernhard Roetzel, Antonio Panico - master tailor of historic Neapolitan Sartoria Panico and Umberto Paccotto of Lanificio Cerruti, awarded GENNARO ANNUNZIATA of SARTORIA CHIAIA from Naples as the winner of 2018 edition and proud bearer of the New Sartorial Thread title. 

Additionally, the jury awarded Best in Style 2018 to Sartoria Fabio Sodano from Naples, Best in Craftsmanship 2018 to Julian and Charles de Luca of Stark & Sons from Paris, while Alessandro Botre of Arbiter magazine presented the special iTravel award of Lanificio Cerruti to tailor Vincenzo Cuomo of Sartoria Cuomo from Naples for the best interpretation of unique features of this amazing cloth, exclusively created by Lanificio Cerruti.