In four and four eight. The “Dandydays” they are almost ready to cut the ribbon of the eighth edition of the Italian gathering of masters of elegance and stage on June 1st and 2nd 2024 in conjunction with the Arezzo Antiques Fair.
An event within the event therefore which over time has transformed from “atypical” (like Beethoven’s eighth symphony, his shortest and most atypical of symphonic compositions) to a consolidated and structured tradition.
THE “Dandydays”, conceived by Impero Progressivo barber shop & hair therapy, they have the patronage of the Municipality and the Province, the support of the Arezzo Intour Foundation and the collaboration of Casa Thevenin which welcomes children with family problems, school difficulties and single mothers in difficult situations.
Saturday 1st June
The start of the event is set at 9.00 am with the meeting of dandies and gentlemen in the Atrium of honor and Galleria Ricasoli, of the Palazzo della Provincia, where the brand-sponsors will promote their products.
The proceeds will be entirely donated to the Thevenin Institute of Arezzo which in 2024 will allocate it to improving housing for women (and their children) victims of violence. The public will be able to attend the show and at the same time become the protagonist for details of hairstyle and small beard and hair maintenance (retro barbershop) and which for the occasion will also take place on Saturday afternoon by the expert barber and hairdresser Alessio and Stefania of Impero Progressivo .
At the same time, the 2nd RSC Elegance Bicycles will gather in Prato di Arezzo, locating themselves in the second ring, on beautiful static display until 6pm and under the supervision of La Racchetta volunteers.
A way to try to bring together our many friends who are passionate about vintage bicycles which will constitute a renewing framework and will liven up the Antiques Fair itself. The historic bicycles will be on display available to all citizens, from the classic bicycle to the walking bicycle, satisfying the gazes of visitors. The event will be coordinated by RSC, a lively reality throughout the national and international territory, a point of reference for all enthusiast friends and for those seeking information on vintage bicycles and cycling. The registration of each participant in the event will be donated entirely to Casa Thevenin.
At 10.30 am entry of the vintage cars 3rd Benefit at the Prato di Arezzo with the collaboration of the Club del Saracino and the Gli amici della rust group. The cars on static display will participate in the 1st Vintage Automotive Elegance Competition in the city of Arezzo 2024.
At 11.00am the ribbon cutting of the entire event at Prato di Arezzo presided over by the Arezzo authorities.
At 12 performance of the Florence dance school “Tuballoswing” at the Prato di Arezzo.
At 12.30 pm Private brunch, organized by the “Bar del Duomo”, with the collaboration of the “Pizzeria del Corso” and the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) in the Cloister of the Municipality of Arezzo.
At 2.30 pm the journey of the dandies, accompanied by a local guide, will continue to discover the treasures of old Arezzo with a guided tour of Petrarca’s house and the Mumec – Museum of the means of communication.
At 3.45 pm in the oldest park in the city, Prato di Arezzo, “Tuballoswing” dance show (Florence).
At 4.30 pm the Dandy group will preside over the awards ceremony of the Città di Arezzo 2024 Vintage Car Elegance Competition.
At 6pm British aperitif at the Divò Cocktail RistoClub in Piazza San Francesco.
The evening will end with the gala dinner by invitation at 8.30 pm, organized independently by the kitchen staff, together with the many volunteers and guest mothers of Casa Thevenin, in the garden with entrance from Via Madonna Laura. The event – presented by show girl Valentina Marconi – will be animated by the DJ set of music producer and dandy Danilo Verticelli, aka Fuchsiaman.
