Roberto Cavalli metallic suede clutch
This Fuchsia metallic suede clutch with gold serpent handle by Roberto Cavalli will make you feel cynosure of all eyes; the bag also features a zip fastening across top and gold satin lining. Price: £400
Italian cooking: Testaroli from Lunigiana
Does the name testaroli sound a bell with you? Probably not, as for me I got acquainted with it only a few weeks ago when I had the chance to visit Lunigiana in Liguria and taste this delicious dish for…
Pierdavide Carone new single and video clip
Italy’s new talent Pierdavide Carone, young singer songwriter from the finals of talent show ‘Amici’ on Italian television, appears in this video clip of his new song “Mi piaci, ma non troppo”- “I like you, but not too much”. The…
D&G; Resort collection 2010
Apparently Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have drawn their inspiration for the new D&G Resort collection 2010 from the Gossip Girl series and the most famous heiress in the world, Paris Hilton. A collection made up of mini dresses in…
De Laurentiis Italian football club president criticises English lifestyle: English women don't use bidets
A few days ago the president of Naples football Aurelio De Laurentiis, in reaction to possible offers from UK football clubs for Italian players, castigated his team with public comments regarding their contracts and the English lifestyle.The Gazzetta dello Sport…
Mauro Lecchi luxury Lamborghini power yacht
Surely the height of indulgence would be to produce a luxury yacht off the back of an Italian exotic supercar? Mauro Lecchi has done just that, making this version of a Lamborghini power yacht. The model is 50-foot long and…
Vintage Alfa Romeo museum
Here’s a look at some shots of a new Alfa Romeo museum in Italy. The collection of vintage Alfas has been put together by the Cozzi family, and includes models from 1931 to 1999. The Cozzi family has the oldest…
Prince Emanuele Filiberto dimisses divorce rumours
To quench divorce rumours, Prince Emanuele Filiberto and her wife French actress Clotilde Courau have publicly reaffirmed the solidity of their marriage. The young prince who apparently loves to play the field said that such lies are unworthy of attention,…
Francesco De Gregori's new album out on 23rd May
Just a few days ago Francesco de Gregori’s official website announced the release date for his new album “Per brevità artista”. According to them the album is set to hit stores on 23rd May. On his website one can also…
Taking a walk through the streets of Otranto: Italy's most Eastern city
I did walk down the back street you see in the picture and if I’m not wrong I bought some souvenirs too, you know, for my family. Something I’m usually inclined to put off indefinitely, really, I find it so…
E-vai electric car sharing in Milan: driving in Italian traffic
If you want to throw yourself into the jungle of Italian traffic, but be environmental while you’re at it, the Milan transport system has introduced an electric car sharing scheme for the city. The scheme is in its teething stage…
Italian stars on the beach: Bud Spencer strips off and enjoys his summer
Time flies and even Bud Spencer can’t change that unpalatable truth I‘m afraid ! The Italian actor who turned 78 just a few months ago has been snapped in his bathing suit as he was enjoying his summer holidays on…
Italian singer Laura Pausini and friends for Abruzzo
A few weeks ago the Abruzzo region in Central Italy was devastated by a powerful earthquake and now Laura Pausini, one of the most famous Italian singers in the world is trying to raise money for its victims by organising…
Hotels in Rome: Raphaël hotel in Piazza Navona
Located just behing the famous piazza Navona in Rome, the hotel Raphael is a superb hotel that delivers five star quality, offering guests the very finest luxury accommodation and facilities without the premium five-star price tag! A night there will…
Milan Fashion week : Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collections
Roberto Cavalli has designed a collection which someone I’m sure will find a bit over the top; but we must bear in mind that before becoming a fashion designer, Mr Cavalli was a talented painter and though many years have…
Elisabetta Canalis dines with George Clooney's parents in Augusta
While filming his latest movie The Ides Of March in Augusta, his hometown, George Clooney received a visit from his parents, so he jumped at the chance of taking his Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis out to dinner with his folks!…
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's summer holidays in Sardinia
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have fallen in love with the enchanted beauty of Sardinia. The couple are spending part of their summer holidays at the Arbatax Park Resort, a true corner of paradise, surrounded by blue green waters…
Automatic holy water font designed: Italy's churches battle swine flu
Italian inventions take it to the next level with an automatic holy water dispenser for churches. The traditional holy water font into which Catholics dip their fingers to bless themselves will be replaced in some churches in Italy, particularly in…
2011 Michelin star restaurants in Italy
The Italian three-star Michelin restaurants for 2011 remain unchanged from the previous year with the following restaurants named at the top-end of Italian and international cuisine in the country: ‘ Al Sorriso’ in Soriso, Novara, ‘Dal Pescatore’ at Canneto sull’Oglio…
Daniela Martani, the Italian air stewardess turned showgirl
Air stewardess Daniela Martani made headlines all over the country when Alitalia, Italy’s largest airline, risking bankruptcy, started to lay off its workers; she was snapped at Fiumicino Airport holding a noose and railing against the carrier! Her popularity got…
Bottega Veneta Vibio Large Clutch
This Bottega Veneta Vibio large clutch will complete your look and add that final, but all important, touch to your appearance; made of brick quilted python skin, this elegant clutch retails for £ 1,980
Jason Priestley's Roman summer
Jason Priestly has just arrived in Rome with wife and children in tow! The American actor who became famous thanks to his role in the Beverly Hills 90210 series back in the 1990s is spending a short holiday in Italy’s…
Bimbos and nerds: Maria Teresa Lombardo a first rate 'pupa' on Italian television
The newest trash program on Italian television is the return of the “pupa e il secchione” which can be translated to something like “the bimbo and the nerd”. In a nutshell, it basically pairs hot but silly Italian girls with…
Brisighella: tastes and traditions of Emilia Romagna with salami and lambrusco
Brisighella is a magic town in Italy, in the Ravenna province of Emilia Romagna. Situated not far from Italy’s famous wine growing district of Lambrusco, and close to Tuscany. The town’s origins date back to 1200, and it is now…
Italian singer Gigi D'Alessio talks family and success
In a long interview granted to Telepiù magazine, Italian singer Gigi d’Alessio whom we have recently seen in a prime-time show on Italian television talked at a length about family and success. It warms your heart through and through -…