An inseparable accessory for the crowned heads and stars of the Jet Set, the Riva is known and recognized among thousands, even by neophytes. From the Italian lakes to Saint Tropez, via Monaco, it takes its mahogany silhouette to the most beautiful ports, and always looks as if it has just come out of the workshop with its gleaming chrome and custom-made leather parts.

At the head of this empire is Carlo Riva, an Italian nonagenarian who has raised the name of the family business to the firmament of prestige, 175 years after the creation of the first shipyard in Sarnico, on the Italian lake of Iseo. This Italian saga continues today as Carlo is closely assisted by his three daughters, worthy heirs to the family jewel. This mythical clan opens the doors to one of the most successful craft industries, which has made Bardot, Grâce Kelly, Roger Vadim and Sophia Loren dream…