Tuscan companies are responding to the potential tariff threats from the United States by seeking new customers in other markets. They are considering opening new commercial and production branches in the U.S., demonstrating a "strong reactivity." Currently, there are significant risks due to the highly complex environment in which Italian business...

Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss in the last few quarters. The merger strengthens Ita...

The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024 Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026 A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now...

This year, Superga commemorates the 100th anniversary of its original 2750 plimsoll. As one of the first footwear models created by the brand, its landmark milestone is set to bring a series of events and special releases over the coming months. To kick off its celebrations, Superga has just launched a new campaign honing in on the sneaker’s long-s...

Gomitoli (Yarns), "catenelle" and "trafori" crochet techniques brought into schools, day centers, cooperatives, and public squares to create new opportunities for community building, encourage interactions across generations, and stimulate the discovery of hidden skills and talents.   This is the aim of the first "Crochet Therapy Tour," which...

The Ulster County Italian-American Foundation is set to host its Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, April 6, according to an announcement. The event, scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., will be held at Diamond Mills, 25 South Partition St. An Italian lunch and pre-show, with music by Andrew Hoben, will run from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the fashion sh...

Zoagli is a small village on the Ligurian Riviera of Levante, situated between Rapallo and Chiavari in the Gulf of Tigullio. It is appreciated for its cliffs overlooking the sea and its mule tracks, which offer particularly scenic routes. The village’s significance is tied to the history and tradition of its craftsmanship, which over the centuries...

Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the Italian luxury fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday. Versace will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand owne...

On the occasion of March 8th, International Women's Day, we are pleased to celebrate and remember Rosa Genoni, the godmother of Made in Italy. With talent and visionary genius, Rosa Genoni was an authentic and extraordinary architect of Made in Italy and contributed to the emancipation of women.   We must rewrite the history of Fashion and Co...

I am going to be honest with you: as an Italian, I detest the concept of bella figura. While it still remains one of the most deeply ingrained aspects of Italian culture, shaping not only individual behavior but also public life and institutions, bella figura may have finally reached the capolinea of its dominion on Italian costumes.  Or does it? B...