by InTrieste
In a vibrant homage to the iconic fashion luminary Renato Balestra, the city of Trieste is poised to aglow in the hues of “Balestra blue” on Friday, May 3rd, marking what would have been the designer’s centennial birthday. The resplendent gesture will encompass the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Borsa and the stately Urban Center Palace on Corso Cavour, as confirmed by the Trieste Municipality.
Renato Balestra, renowned for his masterful blend of sophistication and Italian flair, was not only a native son of Trieste but also embraced by Rome as his adopted home. Thus, the decision to bedeck these architectural treasures in his eponymous shade symbolizes a poignant union between his birthplace, where he rests in eternal repose, and the city that embraced his artistic vision.This luminous tribute finds resonance beyond Trieste’s borders, as it coincides with a similar initiative in Rome, where three monuments will be bathed in the same celestial hue, as decreed by the Roman Municipality. This synchrony reflects a profound homage, a transfixing manifestation of camaraderie between the cities that shaped Renato Balestra’s life and legacy.As the evening descends, the shimmering radiance of “Balestra blue” will transform these landmarks into beacons of remembrance, casting a luminous spell that transcends time, honoring the enduring influence of a visionary maestro of fashion.
