Italian Design · 30 November 2023
At Herno, it all started with a raincoat. It was from that 1948 cotton, treated with castor oil from planes abandoned by the war, that a young Giuseppe Marenzi and his wife Alessandra Diana sensed the possibility of setting up a business. Herno's focus on designing functional first jackets, followed by high-performance coats. Superior workmanship as can only be found in Italy, but also practical and protecting against the elements, with chic design.
Italian Cuisine · 28 November 2023
It's called Polpetta and it's the latest trendy restaurant to arrive in Milan, in Via Tortona 21. A restaurant entirely dedicated to one of the best-known Italian dishes - the legendary meatball - il polpette. For many of us, the polpette or meatball is a lifestyle, unrivaled comfort food and with this new restaurant Polpetta has a new home in Milan. Early December, the fourth Polpetta brand restaurant will open, the first in Milan, after the Roman openings which were highly successful.
Italy Travel · 27 November 2023
"Murano illuminates the World" came to life on Friday evening, an exhibition project promoted by The Venice Glass Week and the Municipality of Venice which, for the first time in history, arranged for twelve Murano glass chandeliers to be fixed under the ceilings of the Procuratie Vecchie in Piazza San Marco. Many internationally renowned artists together with nine of the most prestigious Murano furnaces, contributed their designs to be displayed until late February at Piazza San Marco.
Italy Travel · 26 November 2023
On the occasion of the third edition of the ATP Finals in Turin, while underway, in parallel, the Defilippis Pastificio in Via Lagrange in Turin became a refuge for tennis fans, as tennis champions had indicated their favorite Italian dishes and Defilippis Pastificio prepared them and let customers vote on them. Thus creating a special menu for an event that brought the Piedmontese capital back to Olympic glories. And the majority vote went to the Alcarez dish: Mezze Maniche Cacio e Pepe.
Italian Design · 24 November 2023
Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz is GEOX’s first global brand ambassador. As an authentic and versatile artist, she captures the desire to feel good and look great every day.The brunette actress is set to co-design a capsule collection for the spring 2024 season in collaboration with her sister Monica. It’s a dynamic duo, merging Cruz’s innate understanding of fashion with Geox’s technological prowess. Its Italian footwear and clothing products feature impermeability and breathability.
Italy Travel · 24 November 2023
The new Six Senses Hotel in Rome, designed by designer Patricia Urquiola is a triumph of travertine, thermal baths and panoramic terraces. And there is also a restaurant with "archaeological" dishes, called Bivium, as well as a stunning rooftop terrace bar Notos Rooftop. The spaces, the finishes, the materials, and the art reinterpret Roman classicism and history into a contemporary vision and comfy hotel room to stay.
Italian Style · 19 October 2023
Great anticipation for Everybody Loves Diamonds, the Italian TV series about the robbery of the century carried out by Leonardo Notarbartolo from Palermo. The TV Series on Prime, follows a team of small-time Italian thieves who manage to deceive top-level security to steal millions of dollars' worth of precious stones from the Antwerp Diamond Centre.Starring Kim Rossi Stuart in the role of Notarbartolo, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Leonardo Lidi, Carlotta Antonelli. The series was filmed in Turin.
Italian Design · 14 October 2023
Ferragamo recently unveiled its New Renaissance campaign, in collaboration with the esteemed Le Gallerie degli Uffizi. The Ferragamo campaign embraces the spirit of Florence’s Renaissance, redefined luxury and artistry in the modern fashion world inspired by famous Renaissance artworks. Such as the white jersey viscose dress with double bodice and long sleeves; or the feminine grey tailored short blazer; or the black/red Mules combined with the wool cashmere fitted bodice.
Italian Cuisine · 03 October 2023
Genoa's Gourmet Trattoria dell' Acciughetta is known for its creativity for its unique fish menu - facing the sea. At the Antichi Sapori in Montegrosso di Andria, the cuisine is based on recipes with a long Puglian tradition. 2 fabulous Pasta dishes: Mezzamica of burnt wheat with pea cream and Semolina fusilli with baked tomato. Ratanà is a “Modern Osteria” in Milan; Chef Cesare Battisti's luxurious Fig and Sheep's Curd Ravioli in Barbera wine. Delicious!
Italy Travel · 18 September 2023
Conceived and concepted by Ian Schrager, the intimate 91-room Rome EDITION sets a new standard in the Eternal City. Its sophistication, attention to detail, refinement, and high design aesthetic make it set to become a meeting place for Romans and travellers alike. Positioned in one of the most enviable areas of Rome, a few short steps from Via Veneto, as in the film "La Dolce Vita", it embodies Italian flare in all its glory. In a first for the Rome, the Hotel has expansive lush gardens.