Milla Jovovich Opens 'The Talent Store' at Fidenza Village in Collaboration With Vogue Italia

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Now in its second year, 'The Talent Store' is an exclusive collaboration between Fidenza Village, one of the nine Villages in Europe by Value Retail, and . It creates a platform for promising young international fashion designers to retail their collections from a dedicated pop-up boutique in the Village, less than an hour from Milan .

'The Talent Store' presents limited-edition pieces from 18 of Italy's most coveted emerging designers selected by the 'Vogue Talents' programme, a initiative by Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani .

A large group of international press, personalities and supporters of the project were on hand to celebrate the opening, including: Candela Novembre , Maria Host-Ivessich, Umberta Gnutti Beretta, Laura Morino Teso , Patrizia Lorena D'Asburgo, Mila Anufrieva, Silvio Pinto , Luca de Ambrosis and the young participating 'Talents'!

Niki Winspeare Guiccardi guest DJ'ed, celebrated chef Stefano Pinciaroli curated the catering, and the big hit Smoothie Bar offered custom-made fresh fruit drinks.

In the heart of Fidenza Village, home to more than 100 boutiques of Italian and international luxury fashion brands, the 'Talent Store' offers a rare opportunity to view and purchase limited-edition pieces by some of Italy's hottest young design talents. Colourful, graphic and pop-inspired, this directional retail space is the Village's chic summer hangout concept, with a lounge-style patio space and health bar.

    Vogue Chic Outlet Shopping    

Desirée Bollier

Milla Jovovich

Vogue Italia    

Franca Sozzani

will be exclusively open for a three-month period until the end of August 2013 . For more information visit FidenzaVillage.com

About Fidenza Village

Fidenza Village, one of the Villages by Value Retail, is located just 60 minutes from both Milan and Bologna, and offers Italy's leading luxury outlet shopping experience. With more than 100 outlet boutiques providing fashion and luxuries for the home, Fidenza Village offers the authentic previous seasons' collections of a unique selection of Italian and international brands with savings of up to 70% on the recommended retail price, seven days a week and all year round. Brooks Brothers, Guess, La Perla and Trussardi Jeans are just a few of the international brands present, as well as boutiques of Italian designers including Baldinini, Furla and Simonetta. Services offered by the Village include the Shopping Express™ daily coach service from Milan and Verona, a Tourist Information Centre and personal shopping. With a selection of restaurants, a delicatessen and café, the Village has become a destination for visitors seeking a superior shopping experience and an enjoyable day out. To find out more, please visit FidenzaVillage.com

is a unique concept in outlet shopping created by Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping destinations, the Collection of Villages. The Villages offer the authentic previous seasons' collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, all year round. Within easy reach of some of Europe's and China's favourite gateway cities - London , Dublin , Paris , Madrid , Barcelona , Milan , Bologna, Brussels , Antwerp , Cologne , Frankfurt , Munich and, in early 2014, Suzhou and Shanghai - the Villages are defined by high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money. Located in regions of cultural and historic renown, the Villages have become international tourist destinations in their own right. Value Retail's new venture - Value Retail China - to bring the distinctive Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages to China will see the first Village - Suzhou Village™ - located in historic Suzhou, 50 miles west of Shanghai . As with other members of the Collection, Suzhou Village™ will be defined by its offer of international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, together with an exceptional level of service.

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