Morelatto & Sector, the international Italian watch and jewelry group, on Feb. 18 opened its first U.S. Morellato boutique, one of 66 worldwide, on New York City’s Fifth Avenue with an in-store gala.

Hosting the event was Massimo Carraro (shown with actress Mena Suvari, one of the events’ many guests), president and chief executive officer of the Group, whose watch, jewelry, leather goods and writing instrument brands include Sector, Philip Watch, Roberto Cavalli, John Galliano, and Pirelli Pzero.

Proceeds from the opening supported Young Friends of Save Venice, a U.S. non-profit organization committed to preserving at-risk masterpieces of the famed Italian city.

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