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Pastels are popular for the summer season with most of the Italian Designers, whether Dolce & Gabbana, Prada or Liu Jo and Valentino. Pastel Pink, Mint Green or icey blue or pastel flower prints. Liu-Jo is an Italian High Fashion company founded by Marchi brothers in 1995 in Capri - famous for their colorful prints and quality knits.
Italy has long been celebrated as a global epicentre for fine jewellery, blending centuries-old traditions with contemporary flair. Matching the pastels theme, we are featuring here the pale Blue Bvlgari Bvlgari watch with 18 kt rose gold case and bezel engraved with double logo, icy blue marble dial, 12 diamond indexes and light blue alligator bracelet. Chantecler, Capri-based Jewelry Brand is renown for its stunning selection of corals. Here a gorgeous combination of bracelet and earings from their Campanelle Collection.
Italian Design
In Italy this season is associated with pastel shades of light blue, mint green and peachy pink. These colours beautifully capture the lightness of early summer, the sun’s energy, and the longing for the sea, making them perfect for clothing, nails, and decorations. The most popular colours for this Summer season are fresh, relaxing, and bright. With Light blue and navy blue reminiscent of clear skies and the first weekends at the beach; Orange and peachy pink, evoking warm summer sunsets and radiating vitality. Fabulous bag designs in pastels from Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci and Fendi. Matching sandals from Fendi, Casadei, Ferragamo and Valentino.
Italian Style
The pastel colors have been a popular choice for clothing, bags, shoes in Italy for summer - to convey freshness and elegance. The most iconic shades include sky blue, mint green, blush pink, and lemon yellow, celebrated for their ability to reflect sunlight and mitigate visual heat. One of Versace's Resort Collections featured the pastel tones was aptly called "La Vacanza".
Discover Armani Privé's fragrance, Rose Milano. This combines a delicate Damascena rose with matching earthy notes of chypre, the embodiment of Milanese elegance. Rose Milano is an olfactory haute couture fragrance imagined by Giorgio Armani as a tribute to Milan, a city that is more than an emblem of fashion, it is home to the fashion of Giorgio Armani. Through this olfactory signature scent, he wanted to encapsulate his vision of the Milanese elegance, both raw and refined. Giorgio Armani reinterpreted the rose with citrusy and juicy notes of Primofiore lemon, enlightening a majestic Damascena rose, while earthy and mossy facets of a modern patchouli turn the juice into an iconic and elegant chypre accord.
Signorina by Salavatore Ferragamo is a fresh Eau de Parfum that combines the lively notes of pink pepper and accords of flowering jasmine and roses with a delicate sweetness of pannacotta.
Italian Decor
In design, brands like Fendi Casa showcase soft terracotta and mint pastels for sofas and armchairs , as is the unique Cassina's armchair. Italian Kitchen Designs also feature pastels whether as a contrast for kitchen chairs, or in pale mint for the marble effect . Pale mint also a featured color for Armani Casa's Porcelain collection with a beautiful gold fantail design. For Household products, Guzzini launched a pastel colored picnic range and SMEG has been featuring their retro look in all of the pastel colors for a number of years.
Italian Cuisine
On the culinary front, pastel colors do feature in the Italian cuisine. A reflection of the core products being used; for example Mortadella with its beautiful pink color, or pistacchio for its pale mint color. Blue obviously is only hinted, using bluberries; many vegetables such as zucchini, basil and other herbs are natural coloring agents, as is beetroot and spinach. Very often used in Italian Pasta recipes. One famous dessert showcasing the mint, pink and chocolate is the famous icecream cake from Naples, called Spumoni. It is made of layered, colorful gelato or milk sherbet combined with whipped cream, candied fruits, and nuts. It originates from the 19th century in Naples. Italian immigrants brought the recipe to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The traditional recipe was considered too rich for some American palates, which inspired a simplified three-flavor adaptation utilizing strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla. This variation became widely known as Neapolitan ice cream.
Travel to Italy
Villa Beatrice - Hotel Splendido - Portofino
Villa Beatrice in Portofino, an icon of the area, was originally created as the ultimate summer retreat for Italy's most prestigious families, embodying the idea of villeggiatura—a relaxed summer holiday. Building on our rich hosting history, Villa Beatrice now invites a new generation of families and friends to enjoy our summer home. Representing slow luxury and tranquillity, Villa Beatrice is perfect for celebrating life's milestones and memorable moments. The villa, a beautifully restored palazzo by renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki, features five bedrooms and an outdoor entertaining area. It retains neo-Renaissance details and unique curiosities that highlight its history. A century of elegance has been re-envisioned for today, with sensorial gardens and sea views creating a serene atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot for special celebrations, rewriting the legend with each summer visit. With amenities like a private plunge pool, gym, layered gardens, and chef and butler services, Villa Beatrice invites you to relax and enjoy the bright simplicity of il dolce far niente in Portofino. Sitting between sea and sky, Villa Beatrice is timeless.
Hotel Monteverdi - Tuscany
The medieval village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro, located in the pristine Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany, has been centuries in the making. As part of a fifteen-year restoration, Monteverdi Tuscany, a luxury boutique hotel, has added new rooms in hilltop buildings that were once part of the semi-abandoned village. The latest expansion includes six guest suites, a culinary academy, spa, and terrace bar overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage site. To ensure the hotel embodies the timeless beauty of Tuscany, founder Michael Cioffi hired Rome-based artist and designer Ilaria Miani, known for restoring historic Italian homes. The project avoided folkloric restoration styles to prevent turning the village into a tourist cliché. The spa evokes ancient Roman baths, with surrounding greenery, an underground heated pool, and a cold plunge. An Ottoman-style Hammam room revisits traditional cleansing rituals. Outdoor travertine bathtubs offer views of the Tuscan hills. The culinary academy is housed in the former village school, now featuring stainless steel fixtures, purple walls, and red floors. An outdoor dining area is surrounded by organic herbs and vegetables from the gardens, which once belonged to the village parson.
Leon's Place Hotel - Rome
The Leon's Place Hotel in Rome is among Italy's most exclusive design hotels, just a 10-minute walk from Villa Borghese Park and the iconic Via Veneto. Its spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature luxurious furnishings and marble bathrooms. A diverse breakfast is served daily. Located in a historic building, Leon’s Place sits in Rome’s business district, near major embassies and government offices. Public buses at nearby Porta Pia connect to Termini Train Station in approximately 10 minutes. The hotel also offers complimentary access to a spa, a fitness centre, and the Visionnaire Café, where guests can enjoy drinks in a stylish setting.
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About us
We are a team of Italy lovers and regular travelers to the various regions of Italy for over 20 years. We speak Italian, cook Italian and are huge fans and conoscitore of Italian Design – Furniture, Kitchens, Cars, Fashion, Leather, Jewelry, as for their Culture, Music, Literature and Films.
In this blog, we do not want to lecture on Italian history or politics but try to share experiences and the gioia di vivere, we always experience when travelling in Italy.
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