«I spent my childhood on the streets of Rome, where you can find a work of art on every corner. I was fascinated by the extraordinary aesthetic strength of Renaissance painters like Caravaggio And Raffaello and by the art of baroque sculptors such as Bernini. What intrigued me most was not only their exceptional technique, but also the way they communicated profound messages through their works,” he tells us Michelangelo Brancato (Rome, 1969), founder of the Coreterno brand, born in 2015, e creator of Queen Letizia’s favorite ring Ortiz (which he always wears on his left hand).
«We launched a line of T-shirts that went viral and a few months later I decided to embark on a journey to create something unique, an object that perfectly combined art and design. It was then that I created the Visionary Candles, candles with Victorian references, punk-inspired graphics and personal mantras”, says the art expert, who in 2024 will also exhibit his works at the Venice Art Biennale. From Rome, Michelangelo moved to New York.»
«Our candles immediately attracted the attention of New York Postwhich earned us an article between a quote from Obama and one of the New York Giants. And as he said Frank Sinatra, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere,” Brancato jokes. In launching Coreterno, his goal was to bring together all the elements he loves: classical art, ancient engravings, new media, punk rock references, positivism and impeccable craftsmanship. «My philosophy is that anyone can be a rock star, understood as a symbol of confidence and brilliance in any life scenario they choose», he adds.
The ring that Letizia never takes off
Today Coreterno offers collections of candles, perfumes, clothing and jewellery. It was precisely his gold ring «Amor che tutto move» that went around the world after the Queen Letizia Ortiz he wore it on several occasions. In her last weeks, Doña Letizia took him to two very special moments: the day of her daughter’s 18th birthday, when the Princess Leonor swore loyalty to the Constitution, and a few days ago at the gala dinner in Denmark on the occasion of the visit of Philip VI of Spain and wife in the Scandinavian country.
On that occasion, the Queen wore the ring with a wonderful gala dress Felipe Varela and some even more spectacular jewels: the Flor de Lis tiaraone of the most prized pieces of the Spanish royal family’s jewelry box, and a pair of sapphire earrings that belonged to Sophia of Greece.
«I designed it taking inspiration from the artisan wedding rings of the Middle Ages, trying to recreate its surface and irregular shape. My goal was to evoke the value and meaning that these rings had in people’s lives: a symbol of love, faith and passion since ancient times. To add further depth, I included some words taken from poems about eternal love, infusing the ring with rich emotional and historical meaning,” reveals the author of Letizia’s famous ring.
Twenty years ago Letizia of Spain became “royal” with a white journalist’s jacket
On November 3, 2003 the note journalist she appeared for the first time alongside Philip of Bourbon after the announcement of the engagement. She chose a no-frills look to show herself as the public TV viewers in her town knew her. Professional
Letizia of Spain, who takes the “good” tiara out of the casket for dinner at Queen Margrethe’s court
More than a gala dinner, the banquet in honor of the Spanish royals seemed like a competition of sumptuous looks and breathtaking jewels. Letizia wasn’t the only one to shine: the hostess showed off precious emeralds and Mary of Denmark radiated light from head to toe
«For me and the whole team it was an incredible honor and a real success to see that the Queen of Spain was wearing one of our handmade rings. It’s a great style icon. Her ability to effortlessly combine elegance with contemporary fashion reflects a keen sense of style and a willingness to adopt unique and meaningful accessories. Being chosen by such an extraordinary woman capable of setting trends undoubtedly touched our hearts, filling us with boundless joy. Designing a ring for a queen is like building a guitar for Jimi Hendrix. For a jewelry designer, there is nothing better!».
Source: Vanity Fair
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