Welcome Dear Reader, Zvirfaso mkiTxvelebo, I am glad to present our 8th edition of Tbilisi Marriott News warmogidgenT mariotis Jurnalis morig, me-8 gamo- Magazine. Georgia, as you all know has overcome hard military cemas. conflict period in August, 2008 and I am pleased to see that every- yvelasTvis kargad cnobilia, Tu ra rTuli pe- thing is getting to its stage of stability and normal life. Despite this, riodi gamoiara saqarTvelom agvistos TveSi da me our hotel was in full operation and during this period hosted all the moxaruli var, rom TandaTan yvelaferi ubrundeba VIP delegations and guests. stabilur da Cveul ritms. Aam periodis ganmavlobaSi sastumro sruli datvirTviT muSaobda da hqonda pa- Let me brief you about what you can learn from this edition: tivi emaspinZla yvela im maRali rangis delegaciisa Apart from the information about our guests you will have a chance da stumrebisTvis, romlebic am rTul dros ewvivnen 1 to read some very interesting articles on history of the Tbilisi Opera qveyanas. and Ballet State Academy Theatre building, get familiar with lead- ing Georgian designers and their trends. As always Tbilisi Marriott am gamocemidan Tqven gaecnobiT Tbilisis operisa Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi were in the center of the da baletis Teatris Senobis metad saintereso isto- events. We had a great honor of hosting the world-famous flamenco rias, aseve qarTveli dizainerebis tendenciebsa da dancer Joaquin Cortes, Bryan Adams - so called “Peace Soldier” siaxleebs. who held a charity concert for misplaced people of the conflict, as rogorc yovelTvis, sastumro Tbilisi mariotisa well famous Russian film director Eldar Riazanov and many other da qorTiard Tbilisis sastumroebi rCeba movlenebis eye-catching news. centrSi da didi pativiT maspinZlobs iseT stumrebs, rogorebic arian:M msoflioSi ganTqmuli flamenkos mocekvave xuakin kortesi, mSvidobis jariskacad Do not forget that we are still continuing Marriott Quiz program wodebuli braian adamsi, romelmac gamarTa saqvel- and offer our loyal readers a lot of fun prices. moqmedo koncerti konfliqtis dros dazaralebuli qarTveli xalxisTvis, cnobili rusi reJisori eldar I would like to take this opportunity and thank all our guests, riazanovi da bevri sxva metad saintereso saxe. business partners, corporate accounts for their loyalty and support. My special appreciation goes of course to our associates for their hard work and dedication. ar dagaviwydeT, rom kvlavac vagrZelebT mariotis prizebis programas da erTgul mkiTxvels saintereso saCuqrebs vpirdebiT. Respectfully Yours, dasasruls, minda didi madloba gadavuxado Cvens stumrebs, Cvens partnior kompaniebs maTi loialo- Igael Porecki bisa da mxardaWerisaTvis. Cemi gansakuTrebuli mad- General Manager loba ki Cvens TanamSromlebs maTi dauRalavi Sromisa da erTgulebisaTvis. pativiscemiT, igael porecki generaluri menejeri 2 50 Rustaveli ave. Tel: +995 32 98 30 68, Fax: +995 32 92 08 50, zegna.com 50, 08 92 32 +995 Fax: 68, 30 98 32 +995 Tel: ave. Rustaveli 50 The History of “Su Misura” Fabric is the underlying factor, which will always give Ermenegildo also brand new products of the season, such as Micronsphere, which Zegna a distinct advantage over its competitors. For Ermenegildo offers excellent, stain proof properties due to an exclusive finish that Zegna, the eponymous founder of the Zegna group, the driving force in nevertheless leaves the fabric soft and comfortable. After the material his quest to produce the finest men’s suiting fabrics in the world was has been selected, a style that flatters the customer’s figure and best his zeal to procure the finest wool, cashmere and mohair from as far a suits his needs must be chosen and is further customized through field as Australia, Mongolia and South Africa. unique details and special touches. Back in the small village of Trivero, in the heart of the Italian Alps (where the brand was born in 1910), he transformed the finest quality natural fibres into threads. In the laboratory of the Zegna mill the first fabrics were created, providing a platform on which the Made to Mea- sure division would then grow. What makes Ermenegildo Zegna “Su Misura” garments so special By expertly blending wool & raw material fibre into thread, ex- is the sartorial attention that each receives. Every garment is tested traordinary heights of textile perfection have been attained. To put into during the sewing process, and each detail is chosen with care. All lin- context Zegna’s achievement of creating wool threads of 19 microns ings and accessories are made of natural fibers, cotton, horsehair, and (for a quality extra fine fabric) and 11.5 microns (for a superfine wool), silk to ensure unparalleled softness. All finishing touches are done by consider that a mere human hair measures 50 to 60 microns and the hand, stitch by stitch, down to the sewing of the inside label that bears most flexible of Scottish tweeds measure 35 microns. Zegna’s woollen the customer’s name. fabrics are comparable to the most beautiful silks, and even vicuna; the ‘cloth of the gods’ from the Andes. In just 4 weeks, a “Su Misura” suit is ready to be delivered in any At the pinnacle of the Ermenegildo Zegna fabric offering, is the one of the Zegna boutiques around the world, where the garment 3 ‘Vellus Aureum’ or Golden Fleece Trophy, which is a worldwide quest undergoes a final inspection and where any alterations are performed for the world’s finest wool crop, of which a maximum of approximately (hemming of pants and sleeves, for example). fifty pieces are offered selected boutique in the world to invited clients once a year, spearheading the brand’s combination of luxury fabric and master tailoring. ‘Vellus Aureum’ is a Made to Measure cloth and “Su Misura” accessories Ermenegildo Zegna is the only global brand, to offer clients a fabric wo- For “Su Misura” shirts, which are ready in just three weeks, Erme- ven according to their tastes and desires. The ultimate finishing touch negildo Zegna offers 200 fine fabrics such as Egyptian twill and double is provided with the clients name woven into the fabric selvedge. twisted cottons and superb blends, including cool cotton and linen. All Working with these fine fabrics, it naturally followed that in the buttons are made of Australian mother-of-pearl at least 4 mm thick, and 1970’s the Made to Measure service was introduced, to provide a fully are applied in the finest sartorial shirt-making tradition. customised tailoring experience. The distinct Zegna Made to Measure style, is highly tailored with a natural silhouette, reminiscent of Neapoli- For the “Su Misura” tie, there are four widths, four different lengths, tan tailoring and characterised by rich luxurious details and a powerful and 50 different types of fabric. The weight of the tie depends upon the Italian style. type of lining used, construction technique and whether it is lined or The Made to Measure service differs from a Bespoke service, not. The tab can also be embroidered with one’s monogram, on request. which is usually offered by small niche tailors, traditionally such as In just a few weeks, the superbly tailored “Su Misura” tie, which is those in Saville Row. Unlike most bespoke services, which can take up entirely made by hand, is ready for delivery. to six months, Zegna can deliver fully personalised garments within 4 / 6 weeks and with only 2 fittings. Shoes and belts are the supreme touch in the search for total Ermenegildo Zegna believes “Our customers want the very best. elegance. The customer can choose any of the three exclusive footwear The ultimate fabric, tailoring, detail and most importantly, service. At styles: Derby, Oxford and Moccasin. All are made using the high perfor- Zegna, our attention to detail matches our customer’s high expecta- mance Goodyear construction technique, and each is just as comfort- tions and the division is an integral component to the growth and able and soft. Classic leathers such as calf and suede are used, and development of Zegna.” for more daring gentlemen there is even the trendy touch of ostrich and alligator. The shoe is personalized through a choice of lining and sole, For suits, jackets and coats you can choose from more than 450 and especially by the fire branded monogram of the owner on the bot- different exclusive fabrics, patterns and colors produced by Lanificio tom. The belt is an indispensable accessory that must be coordinated Ermenegildo Zegna. You have your choice of the classics, High Perfor- to achieve a completely harmonious look. 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