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Anna G. and Alessandro M. collection by Alessandro Mendini for A di Alessi

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Initially presented in 1994, the successful Anna G. icon acquired cult status and generated a small family of objects between 1994 and 2001.

Could Alessandro Mendini be just a little envious of the huge success achieved by “Anna G.”?
Perhaps that is why he has decided to give us a new character, “Alessandro M.”.
It is obvious that this corkscrew is a self-portrait of its designer. It may seem simple on the surface, but in reality it was a difficult business, inventing a new character that would fit neatly into what was the author’s own autobiographical happening, but would also enhance the international design scenario. I truly admire the expertise with which Alessandro (the designer) was able to develop the project, conferring this new creation with a very clear identity, different yet complementary to his now authoritative companion.
Moreover “Alessandro M.” is a totally innovative product: alongside the standard version, now offered in two color variations, there is also, and for the first time, the introduction of a series of seasonal haute-couture collections: as you will see in the images, this is the concept of garments designed to specification for fashion demands, basically ranges of limited series especially for collectors, which will be renewed with the seasonal cadence of fashion design.

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