Italy on a T-shirt
The innovative clothes and accessories from Shabby Sheep Design are just perfect for anyone who loves Italy… Originally from the UK, Shabby Sheep Design owners Eva and Chris Lock arrived in Lunigiana, northern More...
Viewpoint – Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
A spectacular example of 19th-century architecture, this elegant arcade in Milan had a central part to play in the birth of the modern-day malls in which we shop today Gazing up through the central octagonal glass More...
This month’s top picks: from stylish tiles to the ultimate spaghetti
This month’s round-up includes our top fashion picks, homeware products and adventurous breaks Visit this See Italy from a different perspective when you swap four wheels for two on a Freedom Trek More...
Fashion conscience – is sartorial elegance just everyday life in Italy?
Francesca Unsworth heads to Italy’s capital of fashion to discover whether sartorial elegance is just a pastime for Milan’s residents or if it has become part of everyday life In Milan’s city centre you can’t More...
Events this weekend – Milano Moda Donna
If you’re the type of person who goes gaga for Gucci and crazy for Cavalli, you’ll want to pencil this prestigious twice-yearly fashion show into your diary Image: Milano Moda Donna Okay, so many of More...
Appassionata Boutique
With a new collection for Spring/Summer 2016, Appassionata Boutique has the handbag for you… Combining our love for Italy and handbags, Appassionata Boutique designs and creates luxury handmade Italian More...
Top 3 – Hit the Beach
Heading for the coast in Italy this summer? Go in style to the beach with these (vaguely) rock’n’roll-related accessories! 1. Cut across Shorty Never mind being on the beach – how about having the beach More...
United Colours – Equality for Women across the Globe
Italian fashion brand Benetton is now 50 years old, and it is still campaigning for a better, more caring, more sustainable world, writes Gilly Turney. But it is no longer out to shock; but taking a gentler, more More...
#italiamoments – Weekly Round Up: Fashion
Fashion is the focus in this weekly round-up… Italian fashion is luxurious, flamboyant and glamourous. The likes of Valentino, Missoni and Gucci have be extremely influential in the world of style and More...
Fendi, Lagerfeld and fur
The fashion house became the go-to shop for luxury crafted and beautiful fur clothing – it is still known for this today… Like Gucci and Ferragamo, Fendi was started in the 1920s and, like Missoni, it was More...