Museo Capucci

Museo Capucci displays fashion designs by Italian designer Roberto Capucci in Villa Bardini, a Renaissance villa in Florence. The collection features garments known for their architectural structure and distinctive three-dimensional forms.

The museum opened in 2008 when Villa Bardini was restored and adapted to display this collection. The villa itself dates back to the Renaissance period and once served as a residence for wealthy families in Florence.

The garments on display show how Roberto Capucci treated fabrics like a sculptor, transforming clothing into wearable art. This approach changed the way designers think about fashion as three-dimensional objects rather than flat surfaces.

The museum is located in a Renaissance villa on a hill overlooking Florence's old town. Access is on foot, but there are stairs to reach the entrance.

A Capucci gown was worn by Nobel laureate Rita Levi Montalcini when she accepted her award for medicine. This shows how the designer's work was respected far beyond the fashion world.

Location: Florence

Inception: 2008

Official opening: October 18, 2008

Phone: +390552638599

Email: associazioni@fondazionerobertocapucci.com

Website: http://fondazionerobertocapucci.com/museo.htm

GPS coordinates: 43.76400,11.25628

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42