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Mario Testino Author & Illustrator

With a four decades career as a leader in the fields of fashion, culture and lifestyle, Peruvian-born Mario Testino OBE has many facets that take him beyond the surface of a photographer and artist placing him as a cultural visionary. Testino’s universe is broad, his impact is uniquely powerful and his lifestyle is completely authentic. Testino’s has seen his works published and exhibited in hundreds of cities around the world. Throughout his career he built unprecedent relationships with editorial and commercial partners such as Vogue, Burberry, and Gucci to name a few. His past and present muses include HRH Princess Diana, Madonna and Kate Moss. His solo exhibitions have shown in museums and galleries worldwide, including the National Portrait Gallery, London; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Carolina Herrera is an American fashion designer. Her atelier has become the destination for brides in search of femininity, a touch of romance and exceptional craftsmanship. She has outfitted renowned brides such as Caroline Kennedy, Olivia Palermo and Kristen Stewart’s character Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Riccardo Lanza is the Anglo-Italian co-founder of Lanza & Baucina Ltd and for over 20 years, has been responsible for conducting extraordinary weddings and parties for Royalty, Captains of Industry and A-List celebrities all over the world.