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A tiny workshop producing silk for customers such as the White House and the Pope is one of the last remaining to practice the centuries-old craft in Caserta, in the heart of Italy.  In the late 18th century, King Ferdinand IV of Naples of the House of Bourbon built a summer resort close to the Royal Palace north of Naples in San Leucio. He turned...

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After the Covid-imposed halt to ceremonies, weddings are coming back to populate spring-summer 2023. And the wedding apparel industry, which had a global value of about $61 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $83.5 billion in 2030. The heaviest market, in economic terms, remains the American with $27 billion in value in 2030. During 2022 and the...

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After the spring solstice, the sun's rays in our hemisphere increase at an accelerating rate. This acceleration awakens the energy that was dormant during the long winter. In the streets, not only the green of the trees but also the gray of the buildings no longer look the same. Everyone can, somehow, feel it. Regarding summer, it is fascinating to...

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Gaetano Pesce doesn’t care much for right angles. The eminent Italian architect and designer has created, over the course of his long career, a massive body of work mostly without them. The shapes that scatter the 83-year-old’s workshop are abstract and futuristic. Pesce’s work is alive and in motion, writhing with energy. His pieces often seem to...

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To celebrate the Fiorucci spring/summer 2023 collection, the Italian brand's creative director Daniel W. Fletcher hosted an intimate dinner at Ardor Terrace at Edition in West Hollywood on Thursday night with guests including musicians Troye Sivan and Leland, models Ari Fournier and Kelsey Merritt, and actress Georgie Flores.  Fiorucci's new collec...

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Borsalino Foundation and the City of Alessandria teamed up for a new museum, which will value the heritage of the historic hatmaker. The exhibition is set to open to visitors on Wednesday, while the official inauguration will take place a day earlier. The museum will showcase the history of the house starting from 1857 up until the present day. The...

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Fashion and tradition have always been intertwined in Italy. Italian traditional clothing, known as “tracht” or “trachten,” has a long and rich history, deeply rooted in the country’s culture and heritage. The clothing of Italy reflects the country’s diverse regional cultures and has distinct features that make them unique. The traditional Italian...

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Italy's legendary brand -- long synonymous with dapper, rugged masculinity -- has dusted itself down since it was driven into bankruptcy in 2017 by an unscrupulous boss. Franco-Italian financier Philippe Camperio has put it back on its feet and revived sales while staying true to its age-old traditional techniques. Time appears to stand still in it...

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Typically, people wear footwear with socks. But footwear made from socks? Not as typical. In 2018, Italy-based design and manufacturing company Trerè Innovation — which specializes in sustainable technical apparel and footwear — launched the brand UYN, which is an acronym for “Unleash Your Nature” and pronounced “win.” Among its many products, UYN...

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Gucci will be expanding its presence in New York with a new store. Located in the vibrant Meatpacking District, the two-level boutique space spans over 9,000 square feet two-levels, offering men’s and women’s bags, shoes and clothing. On the first floor is Gucci Beauty, which launched in 2014 with a diverse selection of lip, face and eye products,...

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