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livio de simone

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Livio De Simone founded his fashion house in 1956, becoming an icon in the Capri VIP scene of the 1960s and 70s. Known for his distinctive style of freehand drawings and hand-printed designs, his brand has expanded over the years to include home fabrics, nautical furnishings, ceramics, and perfumes.

Historical Background
Livio De Simone's designs were showcased at Palazzo Pitti, and he dressed celebrities like Audrey Hepburn and Elsa Martinelli. His unique style has remained a hallmark of the brand for over 60 years.

Contemporary Developments
In 2008, Benedetta De Simone collaborated with architect Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva to infuse contemporary inspiration into the brand. This led to a reinterpretation of the maison’s historical archive and the creation of a capsule collection that blends elegance with transgression.

Expansion into Ceramics
In 2020, Benedetta De Simone partnered with Arcea Ceramiche to produce a collection of ceramic tiles that reflect the brand's successful fabric designs. Arcea, with its 30 years of experience in handmade ceramics, has become a leader in contemporary ceramic design.

Product Offerings
The document lists various ceramic tile designs, including sizes and codes, such as 'chi verde', 'tria bianco', and 'bambù', available in different dimensions and colors for both wall and floor applications.

Credits
The art direction and concept were led by Cristiana Gianani and Lucia De Maio, with product art direction by Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva. The document was printed in October 2021 in Italy by Printlink di Pasquale Sorrentino on FSC-certified paper.

Catalog excerpts

Il laboratorio artigianale di Cava de’ Tirreni incontra Capri e l’alta moda anni 50. Handicraft workshop of Cava de’ Tirreni meets Capri and 50s haute coutu

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Storie di tessuti e maioliche Livio De Simone fonda la sua maison nel 1956, sfila con i suoi capi a Palazzo Pitti, veste dive come Audrey Hepburn e Elsa Martinelli, e diventa un’icona nella Capri vip degli anni ‘60-’70. La particolarità del suo stile è il disegno a mano libera stampato a mano, da sessant’anni tratto distintivo del brand. Livio De Simone opened his maison in 1956, he showed with his fabrics at Palazzo Pitti, he dressed dives like Audrey Hepburn and Elsa Martinelli, and he became an icon of the Capri Vip ‘60-70’s. The peculiarity of his style is the freehand drawing hand printed,...

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Il rivestimento d’alta moda 6 textures inedite per arredare spazi contemporanei. High fashion covering 6 unseen textures for contemporary spaces. formato / size 60x60 - 20x20 supporto / base industiale / industrial spessore / thickness 12-10mm industriale / industrial base smalto / glaze smalto zero tutti i decori possono essere realizzati in gres porcellanato decoration can be request on gres porcellanato base

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verde ischia cod. LDSVI verde procida cod. LDSVPR azzurro vivara cod. LDSAV celeste nisida azzurro anacapri blu capri cod. LDSAA cod. LDSCLN cod. LDSBC azzurro vivara cod. LDSAV verde ischia cod. LDSVI verde procida cod. LDSVPR tria verde mare 60X60 cod. LDSTRVM60 tria verde mare 20X20 cod. LDSTRVM20 verde mare cod. LDSVM verde procida cod. LDSVPR

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rivestimento / wall chi verde cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSCHV60 pavimento / floor cromie blu oltremare petrolio cm 60x60x1.2 cod. 60SZBOP

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pavimento / floor baleno cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSB60 rivestimento camino / fireplace wall baleno cm 20x20x1 cod LDSB20

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rivestimento / wall cm 60x60x1.2 tria bianco cod. LDSTRB60 pavimento / floor cromie bianco cm 60x60x1.2 cod. SZBCO60 tria bianco cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSTRB60 tria blu cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSTRBL60

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roma verde pedata in pietra lavica smaltata e sottogrado decorato / glazed lavastone tread and hand decorated riser

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rivestimento roma verde cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSRV60 pavimento bianco zero cm 10x30x1 cod. 103BCOZ

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rivestimento bambù cm 60x60x1.2 cod. LDSBM60 pavimento bianco zero cm 60x60x1.2 cod. SZBCO60

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CREDITS art direction, concept Cristiana Gianani Lucia De Maio direzione artistica prodotti product art direction Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva immagini digitali digital images Lucia De Maio ringraziamenti thanks to CEO Carmine Santoriello staff Ar.ce.a. srl Handmade design staff Livio De Simone stampato ed allestito a ottobre 2021 in Italia da Printlink di Pasquale Sorrentino printed on october 2021 in Italy by Printlink di Pasquale Sorrentino stampato su carta certificata FSC printed on paper with FSC certificate all rights reserved

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