Stefano Ricci Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Luxor

To mark its 50th anniversary, STEFANO RICCI hosted a spectacular fashion show at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor — the first international runway show ever held in Egypt. The result was a triumph of pure Italian elegance and style, witnessed by 400 international guests, featuring 45 models, and opened and closed by the iconic Maestro Andrea Bocelli.

A tribute to the grandeur of Ancient Egypt and the contemporary luxury lifestyle that defines the Stefano Ricci brand. The collection included elegant eveningwear, jacquard fabrics, hieroglyphic motifs, and rich gold and blue tones fit for a pharaoh — all inspired by the desert’s timeless mystique and safari allure. A total of ninety designs, each embodying rare sophistication.

The show opened with Andrea Bocelli performing “Celeste Aida” by Verdi, followed by a heartfelt duet “Fall on Me” with his son, Matteo Bocelli. Acclaimed soprano Susanna Rigacci descended the temple’s monumental staircase while performing an aria by Ennio Morricone, adding an ethereal dimension to the setting.

For the grand finale, Mr. Stefano Ricci and his son, Creative Director Filippo Ricci, descended the staircase of the Temple of Hatshepsut to the powerful sound of Bocelli’s “Nessun Dorma.” The temple was illuminated in a breathtaking display of lights — creating a truly majestic and unforgettable moment in the history of fashion, entirely in the STEFANO RICCI spirit.

This special collection was designed to celebrate five decades of emotion and style. Entirely Made in Italy, the garments were presented in the heart of ancient Thebes, amidst the towering columns and hieroglyphs of Luxor Temple, the mystical waters of the Nile, the awe-inspiring Temple of Hatshepsut, and the opulently adorned Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens.