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Vogue
5 days ago
- Business
- Vogue
Alberta Ferretti Resort 2026 Collection
Lorenzo Serafini's February debut as successor to Alberta Ferretti at her namesake brand was entitled Progressive Romantics. For this resort follow-up he expanded beyond that starting point, working to both broaden and refine his own dialect of Ferretti's long-established and hyper-feminine design language. At the rail, Serafini approached the dress in look one with the pragmatic expertise of a designer intimately versed in the mechanics of dressmaking and whose primary consideration is user-experience. 'This is especially nice, because it's stretchy and cut on the bias, so it's very comfortable. And there's this interesting contrast of shiny in the fabric and matte in the lace.' We then paused at a white dress with ruffles at the neck and the waist that was cut in airily knit mohair from which dropped a skirt of finely meshed ivory lace: 'it opens from the waist down into some really interesting but also easy to wear volumes, and above it fits to the body but is also super flexible and forgiving,' he noted. A spaghetti strapped gown with a botanical detail was cut in a zingy lemon yellow silk both simple and rich. Serafini said that a recent trip to the Middle East as well as conversations with clients worldwide had convinced him that the brand's core mission was to deliver 'beautiful, highly considered dresses.' His observation was that clients who are inclined to wear shorter pieces preferred those pieces to be more structured, while those who tended to longer looks enjoyed seeing fluidity and movement in the garments. Both were catered to in a series of pieces that incorporated Ferretti-signature florals as hand-drawn illustrations for botanical classification on organza and tulle. Metallic micromesh pants and dresses dotted with tiny rhinestones made the wearer the bouquet. This collection also saw him explore tailoring in a sleeker, more fitted incarnation than is currently conventional in fashion, against which he suggested wearing a selection of ornately constructed but unfussily fabricated blouses and tops. The shoe offer included scrunchy patent ballerinas, pastel horsehair driving shoes, and a chic sandal with a woven cotton toe strap that spread up across the foot towards the ankle like wings. Pants and outerwear in shiny coated linen, some denim pieces (a category personally beloved of Serafini), and cargo pants in fine, crispy cotton all featured adroitly applied details lifted from military and utility wear. 'I think even when you are in fashion you have to think about utility and usability,' he said: 'that's a vital part of what makes wearing something beautiful satisfying to the wearer.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Murder trial of former MLB pitcher: Emails show a bitter family divide before Lake Tahoe shooting
( — On its ninth day, the murder trial of Daniel Serafini is uncovering deep-rooted tensions and long-standing disputes within his family. The prosecution says dysfunction, accusations, and financial strife all culminated in the 2021 fatal shooting of his father-in-law, Robert Spohr, and the critical injury of his mother-in-law, Wendy Wood. During Tuesday's proceedings at Placer County Superior Court, jurors were presented with pages of emails exchanged between family members in the years and months leading up to the shooting. The prosecutor argues that these messages support his theory: that Daniel was motivated by family tension and financial strain. The emails revealed intense arguments over vacation plans in Hawaii, business arrangements, and claims that Serafini and his wife, Erin, owed Wendy and Robert roughly $1.3 million. The tone of the emails ranged from bitter to explosive-laced with insults, profanity, and emotional outbursts. In one exchange, Wendy accused Daniel of being 'vicious and belligerent.' Daniel fired back, saying that if Robert continued to insult him, he would 'Knock him the (expletive) out.'. Erin, Serafini's wife, expressed to her mother in one email that the family disputes had grown so severe, she was seeking a therapist to present the emails to and have them weigh in on whether it was safe to continue allowing her son to spend time with his grandparents. These email exchanges were mostly dated from 2016 to 2021 and show how tensions escalated in the months leading up to the shooting in the couple's Lake Tahoe area home. Justin Infante, a Placer County District Attorney Investigator, also testified about sexually explicit messages between Serafini and Samantha Scott, his alleged accomplice, sent in the years following the shooting. Some of the text messages referenced the use of molly (MDMA), cocaine and Adderall when the two planned to meet up or go on dates. In addition, the court reviewed cell phone activity logs. They showed that Serafini regularly sent numerous messages in the 30 days prior to, and 30 days after the shooting, sometimes more than 100. However, the day of the shooting, June 5, 2021, is what stood out. On that date, records show Serafini had sent zero messages. His phone also registered no steps or physical movement, raising questions about his whereabouts and activities during the time of the murder. The trial is set to resume on Thursday at 8:30 am. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ex-MLB Pitcher's Murder Trial Pauses After 'Shocking' Crime Scene Testimony
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Testimony is underway in the murder trial of former major league pitcher Dan Serafini, with the prosecution providing graphic evidence from the scene of the crime. Serafini, 51, is accused of shooting Gary Spohr and his wife, Wendy Wood, in their Lake Tahoe-area home on June 5, 2021. He has been present in the Auburn, California courthouse for the first two days of the trial, which paused Wednesday. More news: Jury Selection Begins in Murder Trial of Former MLB Pitcher On Monday, Placer County Deputy District Attorney Richard Miller and Serafini's defense attorney, David Dratman, made their opening statements. Dan Serafini #29 of the Colorado Rockies delivers the pitch during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on September 5, 2007 in Denver. Dan Serafini #29 of the Colorado Rockies delivers the pitch during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on September 5, 2007 in to Sacramento television station KCRA, jurors heard audio of the 9-1-1 call placed by Wood, saw bloody crime scene photos, and heard testimony from Capt. Gary Nelson with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District on Tuesday. Nelson testified that the Homewood, California scene of the shootings was "shocking," per KCRA's Jonathan Ayestas. More news: Former Red Sox Pitcher's Cause of Death Revealed: Report From 1996-2007, Serafini pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Cincinnati Reds. His MLB career effectively ended when he was suspended 50 games in November 2007 for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. As a major leaguer, Serafini went 15-16 with a 6.04 ERA (76 ERA+) in 104 career games (33 starts). He went 9-6 with a 5.88 ERA with the Twins from 1996-98, his longest tenure with any one organization. More news: Two-Time American League All-Star Infielder Passes Away Serafini retired after pitching four games as a 39-year-old in the Mexican League in 2013. He struggled financially in the years that followed his playing career. Serafini was featured in an episode of "Bar Rescue" that aired in 2015, which pulled back the curtain on one of his failed investments. More news: Three-Time American League All-Star, World Series Champion, Passes Away Days after the June 2021 shooting in Homewood, investigators uncovered a surveillance video from the Spohrs' home showing a man wearing a hoodie approaching the residence hours before the shooting. Detectives later identified the man as Serafini, who was arrested in 2023. More news: Former MLB Outfielder, World Series Series Champion, Dies From Brain Injury Dratman argued the hooded man in the surveillance video is not Serafini, according to The plausibility of this argument figures to be a key component in the outcome of the trial. Soon enough, Serafini's fate will rest in the hands of the Placer County jurors. According to KCRA, testimony is expected to resume Thursday. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Jury Selection Begins in Murder Trial of Former MLB Pitcher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of former major league pitcher Dan Serafini. From 1996-2007, Serafini appeared in 104 games for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds. More news: Former Red Sox Pitcher's Cause of Death Revealed: Report Serafini's MLB career effectively ended when he was suspended 50 games in November 2007 for failing a performance enhancing drug test. In the years that followed, his post-playing career took a dark turn. Dan Serafini #50 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on September 11, 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dan Serafini #50 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on September 11, 2003 in Cincinnati, potential jurors gathered in a Northern California courthouse, more than an hour west of where Serafini is accused of shooting Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood Spohr, his father and mother-in-law, at their Lake Tahoe-area home in June 2021. Serafini was arrested in October 2023. More news: Two-Time American League All-Star Infielder Passes Away Opening statements are expected to begin next week, according to KCRA. Serafini's attorney, David Dratman, did not return multiple messages left by Newsweek Sports. Serafini, who is reportedly being held in South Placer County Jail, faces murder and attempted murder charges. According to court documents obtained by ABC 10 in Sacramento, Serafini was having an affair with Samantha Scott, who worked as a nanny for Serafini and his wife, Erin Spohr, at the time of the shootings. Scott has already pled guilty to being an accomplice in the shootings. More news: Hall of Fame Coach, Influential Mentor to Two MLB General Managers, Dies Erin Spohr, with whom Serafini shares two children, is scheduled to testify on her husband's behalf. Serafini, 51, pitched professionally in Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, and Venezuela in addition to the United States across 22 seasons in professional baseball. He also pitched for Team Italy in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, and made two separate stints in the independent Atlantic League. More news: Three-Time American League All-Star, World Series Champion, Passes Away Serafini retired after pitching four games as a 39-year-old in the Mexican League in 2013. As a major leaguer, Serafini went 15-16 with a 6.04 ERA (76 ERA+) in 104 career games (33 starts). Serafini went 9-6 with a 5.88 ERA with the Twins from 1996-98, his longest tenure with any one organization. Serafini struggled financially in the years that followed his playing career. He was featured in an episode of "Bar Rescue" that aired in 2015, which pulled back the curtain on one of his failed investments. Soon his fate will rest in the hands of a jury, far from the site of his peak as a professional athlete. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Serafini's Trattoria moving into former Bricks Steakhouse building
Bricks Steakhouse, located in downtown Erie, has closed its doors; however, a new tenant will be moving in. Serafini's Trattoria Italian Restaurant has announced they will be opening up in this location. New downtown Country Fair offering extended options nearing opening Owners Amanda Serafini and her husband have been bringing the taste of her great-grandmother's Italian recipes back to life at St. Mark's Episcopal Church and is now planning their own space. According to the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, the owners are scheduled to start renovations this month and their target opening date is late spring. Millcreek Twp. looking for developer for Gateway District Project They will be bringing in new floors, kitchen equipment and furniture, but plan to still keep the historic look to the building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
