Italian Design
Italian Design · 23 July 2024
A campaign as a dialogue – Prada in conversation. The Fall/Winter 2024 Prada advertising campaign embraces a fundamental tenet at the heart of the house’s creativity: the notion of conversing, of exchange of ideas. Honest human interaction is at the core of Prada’s identity – the foundation of its expression of fashion and the root of the creative partnership between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. Every Prada collection is a conversation, an interplay of contrasting opinions and viewpoints.
Italian Design · 17 July 2024
Armani and Fiat have collaborated to design the ultimate Italian luxury car, a tiny electric city car perfect for Italy's ancient and narrow streets. The Fiat 500e is a practical car designed for everyday drivers. It is competitively priced for a new car and crafted to navigate narrow European streets while also representing contemporary Italian car design, making it a fitting counterpart to Giorgio Armani, who represents leading contemporary Italian clothing design.
Italian Design · 11 July 2024
Gucci is set to release a capsule collection of tennis gear and accessories in June. The collection will include a duffel bag, racket backpack, regular bag, shoe holders, caps, wristbands, as well as the Tennis 1977 and Ace sneakers. These items will feature a white-on-white version of the signature GG monogram with striped Web accents. In the late '70s, Gucci began offering tennis-related products, focusing on accessories and footwear. One of their early products was the Tennis 1977 sneaker.
Italian Design · 03 July 2024
Introducing Tod's new Summer 2024 collection featuring iconic shoes and bags blending harmoniously with the season's essentials, dressed in soft textures and warm tones. Raffia and cotton complement the finest leather, creating a luminous balance of tailoring and casual style. Enjoy sunny days and summer breezes with Tod's Summer collection. The campaign is set in the radiant atmospheres of southern Italy, Tod's advertising campaign is an ode to the authenticity of the Italian lifestyle.
Italian Design · 29 June 2024
In 1925 Adele Casagrande and her husband Edoardo Fendi opened the first Fendi boutique in Rome. It was there that Selleria stitching was born, passed down to the couple by the master saddlers of the eternal city to create the very first line of Fendi bags. Handsewn and made of the highest-quality leather, Fendi’s Selleria bags were an instant success. Then, the Fendi reins were passed from Adele and Edoardo to their daughters, Anna, Alda, Carla, Franca and Paola. Now in its 3rd generation.
Italian Design · 28 June 2024
Giorgio Armani, at 90, presented one of his best collections in a long time. Since 1975, the Italian fashion designer has created glamorous attire, and his latest collection shows that he has no intention of slowing down. Armani has consistently delivered ultimate red carpet moments for four decades and is still a class act. The collection was one of his best in a long time, showcasing shimmering beaded and sequined versions of every Armani achievement of the past 40 years.
Italian Design · 19 June 2024
This summer, the renowned Da Luigi ai Faraglioni beach club is undergoing a transformation into a haven of sophistication, meticulously designed to embody Luisa Spagnoli’s distinctive style. This collaboration promises a singular experience at one of Capri's most iconic beach clubs, where until September, every aspect will bear the hallmark of Luisa Spagnoli. The entire beach club and restaurant will be adorned with the brand’s colours and aesthetics throughout the season.
Italian Design · 19 June 2024
De-emphasizing quiet luxury Max Mara’s creative director, Ian Griffiths, took a boldly celebratory approach with his latest collection unveiled in Venice. Presented against the backdrop of the Palazzo Ducale overlooking St Mark’s Square, the resort collection featured Max Mara’s iconic camel hue. But the collection also showcased sequins, brocades, and shimmering jacquard silks reminiscent of the opulent Fortuny fabrics synonymous with Venice.
Italian Design · 18 May 2024
It is just one word - 'Ancora' - but above all, a color that distinguishes Sabato De Sarno's work at Gucci at the moment: Ancora Red. It's the new burgundy-cherry shade chosen for the double G logo seen in the latest fashion shows. This color also serves as the emblem of the communication campaign and has become a cult lip shade. The recent Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show at the Tate Gallery in London showcased the new lip shade called 509 Still Red.
Italian Design · 08 May 2024
On the eve of the 60th Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition that opened to the public on April 20, Tod's, the Italian luxury brand famous for its unique Gommino loafer, showcased various crafts in a literal display. Different master artisans showcased their craftsmanship and presented their own interpretation of the brand's famous loafer. The Tod's exhibition, named "The Art of Craftsmanship," was celebrated with a cocktail party at Venice's Tese di San Cristoforo.