With spring looming on the horizon, lots of women are now on the look out for a new bag with a wow effect! If you are one of those, this Valentino floral appliqué tote may be perfect for you; made…
Naples, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, went through hell a few months ago when tons of uncollected rubbish piled up along its streets. Tourists fled the city which seemed to sink into the slough of despair,…
Here for you the first pics from the new Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign for autumn 2009 featuring such super models as Edita Vilkeviciute, Mariacarla Boscono and Heidi Mount.
If you love to travel in style this luxury beauty case by Alviero Martini is what you need; with its retro design (partly inspired by the old maps used by explorers and the indefatigable travellers of the 20th century) the…
For this new collection, Dolce & Gabbana went back to their roots, drawing their inspiration from Sicily. White linen suits, relaxed shorts (with cords of rope around the waist) and hessian flip-flop were the key components of the Dolce &…
Milan has recently seen an innovative advertising campaign spring up around the city for a gymnasium. Rather than handing out leaflets or puffing through the streets with some writing on a t-shirt, the Leo Burnett agency has come up with…
While waiting for the Salone del Mobile, or furniture show to start in Milan, which will showcase the latest in modern interior design, we take a look at the permanent collection from the Italian design museum, Triennale, and the exhibition,…
Actress Claire Danes, one of the most graceful Juliets I’ve ever seen on the silver screen ,has been snapped on an Italian beach while coming out of the water in a flaming red bikini. Doesn‘t she look a bit too…
Professor Antonio Paolucci, a Vatican museum director has revealed that Sistine Chapel frescoes by Michelangelo are facing the risk of being damaged by visitors’ sweat. Dust and hair are also potential enemies. These rather shocking news came at the end…
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd’s luxury yacht Montkay has once again been spotted in the port of Porto Cervo in Sardinia, but this time the boat 76 metres long and built by Shipyard Amels has to share the spotlight with a…
A new art exhibition in Padua is opening, putting on display the artworks owned by the Banca Antonveneta, as part of the bank’s private collection acquired over years of purchases. The exhibition runs from September 12th to November 4th.The artworks…
Today’s recipe is inspired by a famous Italian movies called Un Americano a Roma or An American in Rome and starring Alberto Sordi; the movie tells the story of young man obsessed with American culture; he eats, behaves and dresses…
Can’t buy the car? Get the Ferrari Jumbo watch instead. For such a luxury item, you’d think they could have chosen a better name, but this Ferrari accessory is the official company wristwatch all the same. The sports-style watch has…
If you are fed up with exotic destinations and annoyed by the huge tourist crowds of Europe’s major capitals, the agriturismo Il gelso at Cazzola di Traversetolo, near Parma could be the right place to be. Built in the 17th…
The Italian language is everywhere, especially in the world of cooking (where Italians believe that theirs is the best cuisine on earth), and with the new year come new dictionaries around the world. While some English words are adopted into…
When talking about a “giallo” or yellow, in Italian, we mean a horror film or psychological thriller. But in this case “Giallo Milano” is all about saffron, and the best saffron risotto of the city. The event sees a competition…
To indulge in some stereotypes, while it pains me to say this, it’s quite possible that southern Italians are nicer than northern Italians. Or at least they have a “warmer” temperament, due possibly to the hot climate and laid back…
Only the Italians could think of a female football team made up of hot Italian models. In this video you see the Italian models football team in action at 3,200 metres up the Stelvio pass in a promotional event that’s…
After our piece on the legend of St Peter’s in Rome, we move to Milan. And whoever invented this weird ritual either had a problem with bulls (or their testicles!) or with the “torinese” - people from Turin.The tradition goes…
Last night I went to dinner at a friend’s place who has just gotten back from a sailing trip in Sardinia (yes, life is tough, isn’t it?). He had brought back one of the many local specialities you can find…
Many tourists fall in love with Trastevere and buy a house there. In fact nowadays tourists seem to outnumber the natives. Backstreets still evocative of Belli’s and Trilussa’ s bitter-sweet poetry. A small, cosy world which still has that romantic…
Orfeo composed by Tito Schipa Jr was the first Italian rock opera and was staged for the first time at the Sistina in Rome in 1970; In 1973 the opera became a tv movie and the original soundtrack was released…
Summer has come at last and these pair of ultra-chic cruise sandals by Fendi should be on your shopping list! They will add a touch of true glamour to your appearance and will look gorgeous with white cropped pants or…
If you have a passion for pork meat, you can’t miss the PorchettiAmo, a pork festival which will take place at San Terenziano, Umbria, from 7 to 9 May. All pork-based dishes will be accompanied by superb wine produced in…