Amidst the marvellous hills of the Asti region, a true Luxury Experience unfolded… a story to be lived and breathed: “Vestiti di Gusto”.
On the 3rd and 4th of July 2025, elegance took shape within the evocative setting of Civico 18, in the heart of the Langhe, where fashion, art and culinary culture merged in a perfect and unforgettable union. On the 3rd of July, the curtain rose and the spotlights lit up an evening reserved for only one hundred highly selected guests, who attended and experienced a performance blending sartorial creativity and artistic expression.
– Elena Socoloschi –
The undisputed protagonist was the internationally renowned Fashion Designer Elena Socoloschi, who unveiled her collection “Paillettes Sorridenti”: a runway show that captivated both the eye and the imagination, interweaving luminous textures, contemporary lines and timeless elegance. Her creations are garments that speak of joy, lightness and life… the ultimate expression of feminine grace.
LOUNGE AFFAIR – GLAMOUR IN THE DARK
Fashion Designer: Elena Socoloschi / Photo: Nadia Hach / Model: Gioia Stella / Key-Artist: Ana Maria Socoloschi
On the catwalk, well-known and admired faces brought the garments to life with genuine charisma: Alena Khlapkova, Gioia Stella, Anna Bianco, Karol Lune and Natascia Bonifetto were more than just models – they were true muses. The make-up, crafted by Anna Socoloschi and Fiamma Amerio, further enriched each look, revealing in every face a perfect harmony between aesthetics and personality.
SKY DREAM
Fashion Designer: Elena Socoloschi / Photo: Gabriel Munari / Model: Karol Lune / Key-Artist: Ana Maria Socoloschi
Giving voice to the atmosphere of the event was Radio Alba, the official media partner, which collected testimonials, impressions and anecdotes from the key players, offering the public an authentic glimpse of the experience within the walls of Civico 18. Essential to the event was the lens of the young photographer Nadia Hach, who succeeded in capturing the visual poetry of the evening through intense, vibrant shots capable of conveying the vivid emotion of every moment.
SILVER BLONDE
Fashion Designer: Elena Socoloschi / Photo: Gabriel Munari / Model: Alena Khlapkova / Key-Artist: Ana Maria Socoloschi
“Vestiti di Gusto” was not limited to fashion alone; it embraced the richness of the local territory, involving prominent entrepreneurs from the regional food and wine scene, such as the Rosso Family, guardians of ancient and precious knowledge, who added an extra layer of authenticity and refinement to the context. The editorial presence of prestigious international publications such as Celebre Magazine World, Dress Code Magazine, Luxury Investment Magazine, and Rinascimento Magazine underscored the media relevance of the event as an accurate benchmark for those who perceive fashion and style as expressions of art and culture.
BLACK SILHOUETTE
Fashion Designer: Elena Socoloschi / Photo: Gabriel Munari / Model: Natascia Bonifetto / Key-Artis: Ana Maria Socoloschi
The following day reserved a moment of intimacy and great charm: an exclusive photo shoot by Gabriel Munari, an international photographer known for transforming light, form and landscape into visual stories of profound emotional impact. His images captured the essence of the event, projecting the Langhe into an iconic and global dimension.
BLACK SILHOUETTE
Fashion Designer: Elena Socoloschi / Photo: Nadia Hach / Model: Anna Bianco / Key-Artist: Ana Maria Socoloschi
Especially remarkable was the participation of prestigious partners such as Oxana from Infinity Fashion Week, whose presence reinforced the cosmopolitan nature of the initiative. Everything moved under the careful direction of Giorgio (the soul of Civico 18) and Elena Socoloschi herself: a flawlessly executed organisation that transformed elegance into a truly universal language.
“Vestiti di Gusto” was not merely a social gathering but an ambitious and meaningful project that sought to narrate, through fashion and flavour, the deep identity of a unique territory. A refined and substantial networking opportunity, an open laboratory of creativity looking towards the future, a celebration of good taste in all its forms.
With this edition, the first chapter in a new narrative of Italian excellence was written. “Vestiti di Gusto”, under the artistic direction of the exceptional Elena Socoloschi, promised (and has been fully confirmed) an event that will remain truly unforgettable. But this is only the beginning; the Langhe, with their inimitable charm, are ready to host new editions, new dreams, new visions.
And if elegance could speak, it would do so through the images and emotions of these two unforgettable days signed by “Vestiti di Gusto”.
Article edited by Massimo Basile
Editor & Founder