Two belts belonging to Raffaella Carrà have disappeared from an exhibition in the Marche region.

The Carabinieri are investigating the theft of two belts belonging to historical costumes worn by Raffaella Carrà, which were stolen during the "Rumore" exhibition held at the Palazzina Azzurra in San Benedetto del Tronto, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. The complaint was filed by collectors Giovanni Gioia and Vincenzo Mola, owners of Collezioni Carrà, the private archive from which the exhibited costumes originated. The theft was discovered on Sunday morning, shortly before the opening of the last day of the exhibition and during the dismantling process, after more than three weeks of being open to the public. According to initial investigations, there were no signs of forced entry at the location, suggesting that the theft may have occurred during the exhibition's visiting hours. Specifically, the missing items are a belt from a dress worn by Raffaella Carrà in the "Amore" program in 2006, and a belt from a costume used in the first episode of the fourth season of "Carramba che fortuna," which aired in 2008. Both accessories were decorated with original Swarovski crystal embellishments and were an integral part of the costumes, considered unique pieces of Italian television history. "These are not just accessories," explained Gioia and Mola. "These costumes tell the story of Italian television, the evolution of fashion, and the artistic journey of a woman who changed the language of entertainment. The damage we have suffered is primarily cultural and emotional." The "Rumore" exhibition, held from April 18 to May 10, featured thirty original costumes from the private collection of the two enthusiasts, which houses approximately 350 costumes worn by Carrà between 1976 and 2012 in Rai, Mediaset, and the Spanish television network TVE productions. The exhibition was designed to tell not only the story of the famous showgirl's artistic career, but also her cultural and social impact, with particular attention to themes of freedom, female empowerment, and civil rights. "We wonder how it was possible that no one noticed what happened," concluded the collectors. "We trust in the work of the investigators and hope that whoever committed this act will return what was stolen, out of respect for the memory of Raffaella Carrà and the historical value of these costumes." Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA