Foscarini brings intimate domestic spaces to the forefront with VITE
Tucked away on Greene Street in Lower Manhattan is a storefront whose late-19th century cast-iron facade—complete with ornate Corinthian columns drenched in a rich cream color—juxtaposes against bold, red branding. This cohesion of contemporary design and historic architecture serves as the backdrop for Italian lighting brand Foscarini’s flagship N...
Italian Jewelry Manifesto Celebrates Made-in-Italy Jewelry
ITA (Italian Trade Agency), in collaboration with FEDERORAFI (Federazioni Nazionale Orafi Argentieri Gioiellieri Fabbricanti) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will host “The Italian Jewelry Manifesto” a three-day inspirational and educational workshop on the strategy of the Italian Jewelry Sector, featuring over 50 Italian jewelry brand...
Ferrari 296 GTS Makes U.S. Debut in New York
A new Italian has landed in North America as Ferrari of Central New Jersey invited clients out to view the very first Ferrari 296 GTS in the United States. The U.S. debut of the new 296 GTS occurred at Ferrari of New York, the corporate showroom and design center of Ferrari North America. The clients of Ferrari of Central New Jersey, part of the Mu...
$50M Italian spa opens in former NYC Army barracks with a skyline view
New York’s newest day spa is now open to the public on Governors Island — with a level of decadence its former inhabitants could only dream of. The island’s abandoned Army barracks and officers’ family quarters were transformed into the new spa, dubbed QC NY, by CEO Andrea Quadrio Curzio. His 74,000-square-foot wellness palace cost an eye-popping $...
Fiat showed off the 500 Electric in New York, should sell it here too
The New York Auto Show was pretty predictable for the most part; lots of model refreshes, trim lines and new engines. The stuff you would expect from a lot of auto shows. But there was one truly bizarre, inexplicable appearance: the Fiat 500 Electric. For reasons unknown to us, or even to a Stellantis PR representative, the Fiat booth was not adorn...
ITA Airways launches nonstop route to New York
ITA Airways (AZ) keeps expanding its summer route network with the launch of a new connection from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York's JFK. Starting today and running on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the MXP-JFK flight will depart Milan at 1:4o pm local time and arrive in New York at 5:00 pm local time. The return flight from...
Lady Gaga, One Last Time: I'm Italian
What a long, strange ride it’s been. For almost five months we have followed along as Lady Gaga put on the performance of a lifetime, starring in the role of Woman Who Will Do Anything for an Oscar. Wednesday night was Gaga’s last show, and she went out with a bang. The House of Gucci star attended the New York Film Critics Circle gala to collect h...
Finding Culture in Art
In viewing exhibits at Italian American museums throughout the U.S., visitors can learn about the often-unacknowledged history of Italian immigrants as they struggled to become Italian Americans. From everyday objects to one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, the artifacts on display represent the Italian American journey. Most of these museums developed...
Encountering Maria Cristina Didero
The Milan-based design curator, consultant and author Maria Cristina Didero is perhaps best known for her expertise on Italian Radical Design. An architecture and design movement from the 1960s and 70s Italy, it traveled from the small town of Pistoia all the way to New York’s MoMA. In spirit with its times, Radical Design drew from Pop Art to crea...
Prosecco celebrated ... itself, and became the star on the screens in Times Square
New York is the heart of the United States market and the place that can guarantee the success of a fashion label or a wine territory. It is the place where two of Italy’s iconic wines - Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classic - have decided to restart, after two years of Pandemic, shaking off the dust from the unused calendar of promotion for I...
NY based Piazza Italia helps Italian businesses enter the US market
A new, multi-channel platform for Italian excellence was recently launched in New York. Its goal is to make it easier for Italian businesses to get into and grow in the US market. Piazza Italia's mission is to offer customized strategies for companies, institutions, and consortia by offering a portfolio of solutions and services supported by profes...
Sergio Tacchini is Hiring a Marketing Coordinator in New York
Title: Marketing CoordinatorPosition Reports To: Marketing Communication Manager Essential duties:· Create & manage spreadsheets of all products from each season, and each special project· Coordinate and follow up on special marketing events/projects and ensure each task is completed· Maintain communication with clients and provide clarification on...