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Milan fashion week : Elena Mirò autumn/winter 2009/10

28 March, 2020
Milan Fashion week is on and one of the first brands to walk down the runway was Elena Miro who presented an extremely feminine collection; using high quality materials such as satin, lace and chiffon, Elena Mirò delivered a whole…

Caravaggio virtual exhibition in Milan

27 March, 2020
2010 is the year of Caravaggio in Italy, as the 400th anniversary of the famous Italian painter’s death is celebrated. The Caravaggio exhibition in Rome was a huge success and this time the Caravaggio fever is moving to Milan, virtually…

Milan is one of the world's most expensive cities

27 March, 2020
According to a survey published by Mercer, Milan is one of the most expensive cities in the world, outstripping Paris, London and New York; most of the major Italian fashion brands are currently headquartered in the city, so it goes…

Photos of Milan skyline from Terrazza Martini

26 March, 2020
This stunning view from the famous Terrazza Martini, near piazza del Duomo, provides a panorama of the Milan skyline. From there, on a clear day, one can even get a glimpse of the snow-capped Alps. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Ben Harper in Italy: inspiration from Milan's transport

26 March, 2020
Any debate about multiculturalism or cultural diversity in Italy is less of a discussion about a melting pot, and more of a fear of a complete melt down. In Milan, discussions are particularly contentious, as the city, according to Milanese,…

Danilo Gallinari: basketball from Milan to the New York NBA

26 March, 2020
On June 26 another Italian basketball player could be on his way to the NBA. Danilo Gallinari is otherwise known as the “Gallo” (the Rooster), and is a talented 19-year-old from Sant’Angelo Lodigiano. He currently plays for Armani Jeans Olimpia…

Milan to host 'Gli occhi di Caravaggio' exhibition

25 March, 2020
Since 2008 there has been a remarked resurgence in the interest of Caravaggio’s art with a series of high-profile exhibitions all over the world. Now it’s time for Milan to step in and give its own contribution. From March 11…

Milan goes for pillow fight record

24 March, 2020
The city of Milan is organising another public pillow fight, this time in April in the Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, and the city is hoping to beat the world pillow fight record. It stands at 10,000 people and is currently…

Milan Fashion Week: Luciano Soprani autumn/winter 2009-10

23 March, 2020
Milan fashion week is in full swing and the city is teeming with celebrities, but at the Luciano Soprani show all eyes were on Italian actress Manuela Arcuri who walked down the catwalk wearing one of Luciano Soprani’s new creations…

Milan food exhibition at archaeological museum opens

23 March, 2020
The Archaeological Museum of Milan now hosts a room with an exhibition dedicated to food. The exhibition includes aspects of food of ancient times until the modern era and is titled “Nutrire il corpo e lo spirito” or “nourish the…

George Clooney to appear in Italian court in Milan

22 March, 2020
Expect there to be a free-for-all of George Clooney fans in Milan on July 16 as the American actor and adopted Italian celebrity appears in court. The Palazzo di Giustizia in Milan will host one of its more famous court…

Accommodation in Milan: bed and breakfast Trovailtempo

22 March, 2020
It can be hard finding good accommodation in Milan, particularly if you’re just passing through and don’t want a hotel near Malpensa airport. If you want something simple, in a leafy area, try the Trovailtempo Bed and Breakfast in Milan’s…

Milan men's fashion week spring-summer 2011: Giorgio Armani

21 March, 2020
The Giorgio Armani classics were all there; from pleated trousers to double-breasted jackets many of which came in grey and blue hues. As always with Giorgio Armani the main focus of the collection was on emphasising the figure and its…

Vespa store opens in Milan

21 March, 2020
Vespa has opened a store in Milan with a new space dedicated to Vespa history, fashion and design. The store celebrates the Vespa brand as one of the key ambassadors of the “Made in Italy” movement. The space is located…

Ronnie Cutrone's works on display in Milan

21 March, 2020
Milan is hosting a fascinating exhibition dedicated to Ronnie Cutrone; the American artist who was Andy Warhol’s immediate assistant at the factory from 1972 until 1980, become famous for his big paintings of America’s favourite cartoon characters. Here at Lorenzelli…

Luxury restaurants in Milan: Acanto restaurant

21 March, 2020
Looking for a posh restaurant in Milan? If so you don’t need to go any further in your research! The restaurant Acanto in Piazza della Repubblica 17 is one of the most fashionable dining spots in Milan; in the old…

Milan skyline from Italy's tallest building

20 March, 2020
See the skyline of Milan in this video taken at the top of Italy’s tallest skyscraper, the “Altra Sede” of the Lombardy regional government. While not tall by world standards, the tower is 39 stories high and 161 metres tall.…

Trussardi 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

19 March, 2020
I don’t know if it was a coupe of theatre or just the economic crisis, but last week in Milan Trussardi 1911 replaced the conventional parade of male models on the catwalk with mannequins! So at first it was a…

The best street food and snacks in Milano and Florence

15 March, 2020
After our piece on Italians and their salami sandwiches, it seems snacks and street food is all the rage. The Repubblica newspaper has dedicated a double page spread to the new Italian fashion: the bread roll and all its forms.…
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