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Wednesday, 16 September 2015 12:13

Italian Fashion Houses Step In to Help Fund the Country’s Museums

The Uffizi Gallery. The Uffizi Gallery. Wikipedia

The fashion industry stepped in once again to help fund ailing Italian museums. This time, Florence-based Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo made major donations, reinforcing their commitment to Italian arts and culture.

On Monday night, the Uffizi Gallery re-opened eight rooms following extensive renovations funded by a €600,000 ($678,702) donation from Ferragamo, WWD reported.

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