Been following Davide (and his wife Pia!) for a few years now. Probably my favourite follows on social media. Ghiaia’s lookbooks are a true inspiration
I was in San Marino a few Sundays ago and stopped by the new location hoping to just peek through the windows. Davide was inside staging things for his Tuesday opening and invited me in to look around. I mentioned that I had learned about Ghiaia from ACL and he said “Michael was just here this morning”! Davide is just as friendly and cool as everyone says he is and the space is amazing. I’m looking forward to listening to the podcast.
Great interview! And amazing looking space. Could you post a closeup pic of the napkins? I think they are in the upper left of one of your photos but I would love to see what was written. It was hard to follow what was on them and what made him so emotional.
The napkins basically offer some advice on things to prioritize in your life, family, health, etc and some other business priorities. I think Davide was emotional because Peter helped him in a difficult point in the business and it was meaningful for a few reasons.
Wonderful inspiring piece. I took a deeper dive into Ghiaia after your recommendation before Christmas, full of passion and honesty, very infectious. I totally get Davide's take on Ralph. My wife worked for the Burstein family who partnered with RL in the early 80's to open the first store in Bond Street and I remember the opening like it was yesterday when I could feel Ralph's 'hand' on every single piece in that unique store - a true example of a vision that has managed to grow without loosing that touch that Davide articulated so well. More podcasts please Michael.
Been following Davide (and his wife Pia!) for a few years now. Probably my favourite follows on social media. Ghiaia’s lookbooks are a true inspiration
I was in San Marino a few Sundays ago and stopped by the new location hoping to just peek through the windows. Davide was inside staging things for his Tuesday opening and invited me in to look around. I mentioned that I had learned about Ghiaia from ACL and he said “Michael was just here this morning”! Davide is just as friendly and cool as everyone says he is and the space is amazing. I’m looking forward to listening to the podcast.
Great interview! And amazing looking space. Could you post a closeup pic of the napkins? I think they are in the upper left of one of your photos but I would love to see what was written. It was hard to follow what was on them and what made him so emotional.
The napkins basically offer some advice on things to prioritize in your life, family, health, etc and some other business priorities. I think Davide was emotional because Peter helped him in a difficult point in the business and it was meaningful for a few reasons.
Wonderful inspiring piece. I took a deeper dive into Ghiaia after your recommendation before Christmas, full of passion and honesty, very infectious. I totally get Davide's take on Ralph. My wife worked for the Burstein family who partnered with RL in the early 80's to open the first store in Bond Street and I remember the opening like it was yesterday when I could feel Ralph's 'hand' on every single piece in that unique store - a true example of a vision that has managed to grow without loosing that touch that Davide articulated so well. More podcasts please Michael.
Great photos, MW!
Great interview Michael 💪🏼
Wonderful conversation and a window into this guy’s world.
This was a fantastic conversation. Thank you!