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How a Little Italian Hotel Became a Global Fashion Brand

Pellicano Group CEO Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a name with fashion cachet. Now, the group is an attractive acquisition target.
Marie Louise Scio' attends Hotel Il Pellicano 50th Anniversary Party.
Pellicano group CEO and creative director Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a fashion brand with international cachet. (Getty Images)

It started with a bathroom renovation.

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