Aquazzura unveils its first bar at Hotel de Russie in Rome
Italian luxury fashion brand Aquazzura and the iconic Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel, have partnered to create the first-ever Aquazzura Bar, marking the brand’s debut in the hospitality sector. This exclusive collaboration brings together Aquazzura’s distinctive aesthetics and the timeless elegance of the hotel that this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.
A secret garden nestled within a secret garden - the Aquazzura Bar enhances the essence of La Dolce Vita in the historic Hotel de Russie’s hidden courtyard. Once inside the hotel’s majestic entrance, guests are led to an enchanting, flourishing oasis that unfolds like the pages of an exciting storybook, invisible from the street yet captivating in its refined beauty.
The concept, inspired by Aquazzura Casa Secret Garden tableware collection, perfectly complements the hidden, magical Valadier Garden, with its botanical-inspired design reminiscent of 18th-century illustrations, enriched with birds and butterflies in lush, verdant tones.
“Edgardo and I dreamed up Aquazzura Bar amid holiday’s ease- relaxed, laughing, surrounded by friends – and aimed to bottle that vibe. Our job, at its heart, is to make people happy, embracing each guest and magically uplifting their mood. It’s in the details: the bartender’s friendly nod, the glass’s delicate line, the ice’s clink, the cocktail’s balanced flavour profile, the sounds and scents of the garden. Yet, what lingers is a feeling and finally…a memory of that feeling.” Lydia Forte