Puccini's La Boheme cancelled at La Scala in Milan
My mother is visiting me in Italy over the next two weeks, and I had planned on taking her to the opera at Milan’s La Scala. I thought a nice evening out after work on a Friday would be just…
Milan: Villa Necchi re-opens to the public
Milan is a city known for its close living, busy traffic and chaotic lifestyle. And although you find examples of old school elegance, you could be forgiven for thinking this house was a country villa surrounded by peaceful greenery. Instead,…
Happy hour in Milan: canals and Navigli area open for business
Milan’s famous canals - the Navigli area - are full of water again after a month of being dry. If you’re enjoying some Milan nightlife you’ll be able to get back to this popular spot for a drink or two…
Fuorisalone 2008: To Be Us toys by Matteo Ragni
At Spazio Rossana Orlandi I was rather mysteriously attracted to a shelf full of toy cars made of wood. A strange choice I thought. After all we were at the Salone del Mobile, surrounded by armchairs, tables and design furniture.…
Milan women’s fashion week autumn winter 2011/12: D&G; runway & backstage
According to sources Dolce & Gabbana are considering the option of incorporating D&G into the signature line, so what we have just seen at Milan Fashion week could be their last show. Anyway we are not here to talk about…
Milan history and parks: the Parco delle Basiliche after snow
Northern Italy had huge snow falls over the festive season and here are some shots of the Parco delle Basiliche in Milan, after the snow. One of the greener and well-frequented parks of Milan, it measures 44,000 metres squared and…
Luxury Italian design: the Bulgari Hotel in Milan
According to Forbes, Milan’s Bulgari Hotel is one of the best hotels in Italy. The hotel is situated in one of Milan’s most beautiful areas, between via Montenapoleone, famous for its shopping, and via della Spiga.It’s an area which takes…
Caravaggio's Conversion of Paul (or Saul) on display in Milan
Our colleagues over at 02 blog told us about this amazing exhibition called Caravaggio a Milano or Caravaggio in Milan on display at Palazzo Marino in Milan until 14th December. Actually this exhibition consists of only one painting, The Conversion…
Antonio Canova's plaster cast of Napoleon back on display at the Pinacoteca of Brera, Milan
On 5 th May, the Pinacoteca of Brera celebrated, after two centuries, the return of Antonio Canova’s plaster cast of the Emperor Napoleon as the god Mars. Commissioned by the famous artist to Vincenzo Malpieri, the plaster cast is 3…
Gianfranco Ferre 2010/11 autumn-winter collection
Gianfranco Ferré 2010/11 autumn-winter collection was absolutely fabulous; as soon as the first model took to the catwalk, the public understood that they were in for a few mesmerizing surprises! Immaculately tailored houndstooth suites, black leather jackets, long grey belted-coats…
Milan by night: the roof of the Vittorio Emanuele gallery
These beautiful pictures of the city of Milan by night come from 02blog.it and show the Vittorio Emanuele II gallery lit up. Walking the roof of Milan’s duomo is famous, but doing so on the galleria gives you a new…
Tiziano Ferro enjoys gay night-life in Milan
Since breaking the bombshell news that he’s gay, Tiziano Ferro is enjoying the life he has always dreamed of, becoming a fixture on the international gay scene! Rumours are also afoot that the Italian singer who has sold millions of…
Health spas and springs in Italy: Bormio in the Valtellina
There are two destinations for summer in Italy: either the seaside or the mountains, with the latter generally being chosen by anyone over the age of 50. Escaping the oppressive heat of Milan, many oldies go to the Valtellina valley…
Milan Design Week: Mimmo Paladino at the Duomo and Milan street scenes
Milan Design Week features a Mimmo Paladino exhibition at the Palazzo Reale and in the Piazza Duomo. The “Salt Mountain” monumental piece from Paladino is in front of the building, near the Duomo, and is part of an exhibition open…
Eating well on the cheap in Milan
Times are changing and changing fast; the old traditions are going down the drain and now people whenever they feel like dining out opt for chic and elegant restaurants; apparently forgetting that there are far cheaper places where one can…
Luxury Milan Hotels: the Gray hotel, near the Duomo
Inaugurated in May 2003, the Gray Hotel in Milan became almost instantly a great favourite with the jet set. Located in the city centre, only steps from Piazza Duomo and the famous Teatro della Scala, the hotel provides guests with…
Matthew McConaughey at La Rinascente for Dolce & Gabbana new fragrance
Matthew McConaughey flew to Milan to attend Dolce & Gabbana brand party and to shoot a few pics for the launch of their new fragrance The One For Men. All pictures were taken at the Rinascente, one of Milan’s most…
Mussolini's Alfa Romeo on auction
The Alfa Romeo 2300 MM coupè that belonged to Benito Mussolini is up for auction on e-bay with a minimum asking price of 1.2 million dollars.The historic Alfa has been put on sale by Ochsner International, showing its optism in…
Life in Italy: happy hour in Milan and Italian cocktail recipes
New York Times writer Matt Gross is not silly - on looking for cheap eats in Milan, he bypassed the restaurants and went straight to the great cocktail bars of Italy, serving aperitifs for a set price with unending buffets…
Banana Republic opens flagship store in MIlan
Banana Republic disembarks in Milan and opens its first flagship store in the fashion district of the city! Our colleagues over at Fashionblog were present at the event and took a few interesting pics. Have a look at our gallery!
Art, Design and Technology at the Salone del Mobile 2009 in Milan
The 48th edition of Salone del Mobile 2009 is now officially over. It was impossible to see everything, but I loved what I saw and was thrilled by the atmosphere I could breathe there. Its combination of art, design and…
Milan Fashion week: Belen Rodriguez launches Pin Up Stars
Show girl Belen Rodriguez who became famous for her scandalous affair with Italian photographer Fabrizio Corona has just launched her own clothing line at Milan Fashion week; a collection made up of sexy mini dress, Brazilian coulottes and super hot…
Milan's Salone del Mobile design festival: Mirror Thinking at Pucci by Felice Limosani
Milan’s amazing trade fair, the Salone del Mobile, has started, marking a busy time in the city with international visitors from the world of design. There is a fair dash of fashion thrown in too, with some Milan shops participating…
Mourinho for Pope: live pics from Milan and Madrid celebrate FC Inter Champion's League final
It’s hard to say what 45 years of waiting to be European Champions does to people, but FC Internazionale fans had plenty of opportunity on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the 2-0 win over Bayern. For the first time in…
Belen Rodriguez and breasts model at Milan fashion show
Belen Rodriguez on the catwalk at the Milan fashion show does both bikini and little black dress looks, with a see-through style that slightly shows her breasts. Rodriguez looks at home on the catwalk and hopefully if she sticks to…