Memorabilia ITS#EIGHT
July 30, 2009
Welcome to a place where passion rules. It has been like this for eight years and it will be like this as long as we are allowed, no matter the format, the location or time. Welcome to a place where a smile and a hug mean more than any piece of paper will ever mean. Where it is quite clear that it isn't for the money, it never has been. Where people mainly interested in money, in showing off or in exploiting have always felt uncomfortable. Where there are people who use part of their annual leave from their regular work to work with us, because they want to be there. We might be mad and we might be dreamers but we like what we created and those who were there with us like it too...
It was wonderful to be a part of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and I will keep praying that everything will continue. Obviously there will have to be some changes but I feel very honoured to have been a part of this spectacular event. I absolutely loved every minute. One of the things I loved so much was the very family atmosphere which was felt on every level. You are a marvel!!!!!
Vicki Beamon - Designer Erickson Beamon Jewellery
Oh well, a hooorrible impression, I always believed this: the ITS team is a bunch of crazy, freaked-out people...and I don't know why, but I feel perfectly integrated with them!!
Valentina Maggi - Director of Design Practice at Floriane de St. Pierre
I consider ITS a unique opportunity for young talents. In this particular moment I believe it to be highly strategic to give a contribution of intelligence, irony, beauty and freshness. But apart from my opinion, it would be more interesting to listen to the students' opinion. They want ITS to continue. ITS forever.
Vladimiro Baldin - Creative Center Coordinator at Diesel
I am the most fervent admirer of this competition, which is a rare and unique opportunity for designers from all around the world. All my blessings to Barbara and her team to have made it possible over the years.
Elisa Palomino - Vice President of Design Diane Von Furstenberg
An extremely professional operation. The organisation is second to none. Barbara and her team are evidently running a tight ship while ensuring all guest's needs are catered for.
Mandi Lennard - Mandi Lennard Publicity
Definitely this is the best and well organised creative contest in Italy. It's such a pleasure to see a contest like this so well organised.
Michele Lupi - Director of GQ Italy
A very stimulating initiative, quite rare in the panorama of Italy's art world. A unique jewel which should be better known and taken as an example. Great time, great people, great organisation.
Arianna Rinaldo - Photo editor for "D - La Repubblica delle Donne", chief editor "Ojodepez"
This is who we are, this is what we do. We still want to do it and we will. It doesn't matter how, ITS will survive. It is in us. A way of approaching life. This is how we behave.
