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A JEWEL IN GENOA

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March 10, 2025

The Clavarino sisters are a stylish match for Palazzo Spinola, their stunning family home in Italy – a 'hidden gem' that reflects the soul of the Ligurian capital

- LUIS NEMOLATO

A JEWEL IN GENOA

Giorgina and Sveva Clavarino’s family palazzo in Genoa is a fitting setting for these sisters – aristocratic influencers who are making waves in the world of style.

Built in 1558 at the high tide of the Italian Renaissance, it evokes a time when Genoa ruled the oceans as a great maritime power, a cosmopolitan city-state known as La Superba. The palazzo – commissioned by international diplomat and banker Angelo Giovanni Spinola – was one of its many glories.

Fast-forward to 2017, when another prominent Genoan – Giorgina and Sveva’s uncle, Carlo Clavarino – made it his home. From the start, Carlo was determined to showcase not only the house’s remarkable heritage but also that of the city itself.

Today, his nieces share his passion. “We inherited from our grandparents the mantra that family and art come first,” the London-based duo tell us proudly.

As they guide us through gilded rooms rich with frescoes, trompe l’oeil and pictures by the likes of Rubens and Tintoretto, the siblings reveal the effect their background has had on them, whether the focus is art, fashion or interiors. “Our view of the world is infused with an innate love of beauty,” Giorgina says.

Located on the famous Via Garibaldi, this is actually a Unesco World Heritage Site, isn’t it? Giorgina: “Yes. Palazzo Spinola is both a symbol of Genoa and my family’s home. So much has gone on inside its walls and yet in many ways, it’s still a hidden gem.

“I myself have been lucky enough to experience many unique moments here, from large public receptions to private celebrations, including – a real highlight – a birthday party for the designer Valentino.”

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This story is from the March 10, 2025 edition of HELLO! UK.

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