Italian Style
Italian Style · 30 June 2026
Gucci held an intimate dinner at Claridge’s Restaurant in London last Monday night to mark the debut of its Made in Italy campaign starring global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner. Ahead of his sixth consecutive Wimbledon appearance, the world No. 1 tennis player was joined by a Gucci-dressed guest list that included Fabien Frankel, Naomi Ackie and Salma Hayek, who delivered the evening’s standout fashion moment. Guests were welcomed with signature Negronis before sitting down for dinner.
Italian Style · 30 June 2026
The 24th Ischia Film Festival will be held on Ischia, Italy, from June 27 to July 4, 2026. The event is renowned for using the historic Aragonese Castle as its venue and for focusing on the connection between cinema, landscapes, cultural memory and independent cinema. The festival features three core categories: Feature Films, Short Films, and Denied Locations. Later in the month, there will be the Global Film Fest with the premiere of “One of Us,” a psychological thriller starring Kit Connor.
Italian Style · 17 June 2026
The true Dolce Vita is at Lake Como, with Villa Flori as the star of Bric's new campaign. It offers a fresh travel perspective blending elegance and slowness against Lake Como's iconic scenery. The historic 19th-century villa, overlooking the lake and surrounded by cedars, sets the scene for a story celebrating a modern "dolce vita." More than just aesthetics, it's an invitation to rediscover travel as an authentic, slow-paced experience that values everyday gestures.
Italian Style · 11 June 2026
The Mille Miglia is a legendary classic car rally retracing the historic 1,000-mile trip from Brescia to Rome. Founded in 1927 as an open-road speed event, it has become a symbol of motorsport excitement. Enzo Ferrari called it “the most beautiful race in the world,” with Ferrari winning 8 of the 11 post-war editions. The 2026 rally, from June 9-13, features over 400 vintage cars on a 1,600 km loop from Brescia to Rome and back.
Italian Style · 04 June 2026
Giorgio Locatelli is a famous UK-based Chef, judge on MasterChef Italia and now also a judge on Celebrity MasterChef UK. "I think I'm the first Italian to be appointed as a judge on MasterChef UK." With this statement, uttered in the Table Manners podcast video, Giorgio Locatelli effectively announced his new role: he will be a judge, alongside food critic Grace Dent, on Celebrity MasterChef UK, the BBC spin-off show dedicated to celebrity contestants.
Italian Style · 01 June 2026
Italy Republic Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, 2 June, marking the 80th anniversary of the 2–3 June 1946 referendum in which Italians chose a republic over the monarchy. Main events in Rome include a Military Parade and the famous Frecce Tricolori Flyover with the National Aerobatic Team, colouring the sky with the Italian flag. At the Altar of the Fatherland, a Ceremony at 9:15 a.m., the President of the Republic will lay a laurel wreath at the Altar of the Fatherland.
Italian Style · 17 May 2026
Tennis World No 1 is the first Italian to win a title in 50 years with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Casper Ruud. Jannik Sinner completes a set of ATP Masters 1000 titles in Rome. And after fifty years, Italy is back on the Internazionali BNL d'Italia's roll of honour. The Foro Italico is a premier sports complex in Rome, renowned for hosting the annual Italian Open. The Nicola Pietrangeli Stadium is considered the most beautiful tennis court in the world, surrounded by 136 Marble statues.
Italian Style · 07 May 2026
The 2026 Giro d'Italia will be the 109th edition of this prestigious three-week cycling stage race. It will start on May 8 in Nessebar, Bulgaria, and finish on May 31 in Rome. Leading up to the event, Nessebar will host activities, including the popular Team Presentation. A total of 184 riders from 23 teams will compete for the Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey) over a demanding 3,459.2 km (2,149.4 miles) course across 21 stages, concluding in Rome.
Italian Style · 05 May 2026
The Italian premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* took place in April 2026 at Rinascente Duomo in Milan, attended by many celebrities, including Roberto Bolle, Clara, and Michelle Hunziker. The event turned Rinascente into a film set, with filming locations in Milan during Fashion Week, Via Montenapoleone, and near Lake Como. The film highlights Milan's beauty, featuring sites like the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Brera Academy.
Italian Style · 28 April 2026
April 29th is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena, the patron saint of Italy and Europe. From April 29 to May 9, 2026, Siena will celebrate her with religious services and cultural events. Born in 1347 in Siena as the 25th child in her family, Catherine was deeply religious from a young age, experiencing mystical visions and taking a vow of virginity before the age of seven. Proclaimed a Saint in 1461, she is today celebrated as Co-Patroness of Rome and Patroness of Italy.