Fine tailoring, fine leather, fine wine, fine interiors…. Italian uber luxury brand Stefano Ricci — founded in 1980 by the eponymous designer — is all about the finer things of life, handcrafted to perfection. Niccolo Ricci, the CEO of the label, takes t2 through the journey of the brand and tells us why the world loves all things Italian. Some of...
READ MOREThere are plenty of religious experiences you can have in Rome, but for the truly devout fashion fan, few will rival finding an incredible piece of vintage clothing. The good news is that in the nearly 2,800-year-old city, there are plenty of vintage stores that can really wow a shopper, from those classic treasure troves of dusty bins and stuffed...
READ MOREAmerican shoppers helped Gucci start off the year with a bang. Revenue at the Italian fashion house rose 38% in the first quarter to EUR1.87 billion ($2.3 billion), Kering SA, Gucci's corporate parent, said Tuesday. Excluding the effect of a stronger euro, revenue rose 49%. Sales in North America, mainly the U.S., led the way, rising 64%, Kering sa...
READ MOREAm I in Miami or Milan? That's what Dolce & Gabbana designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana want you asking when visiting their new Miami flagship, the brand’s 18th freestanding store in the U.S. Located in the city’s burgeoning Design District, the 5,402-square-foot boutique pays homage to the designers' love for performing arts. Designed by...
READ MOREWhen: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 At 6:00 pm - Where: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 500 N Michigan Ave, - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free. RSVP at https://clothesvscostumes.eventbrite.com As part of this initiative, a series of events dedicated to numerous filmmaking careers, including masterclasses and screenings will be...
READ MOREDolce & Gabbana and Smeg have teamed up for the third installment of its ‘Divina Cucina’ collection. Back In February, the two unveiled a second collaborative kitchen appliance capsule and are now following suit with a pattern-heavy Victoria range cooker, extractor hood, and Smeg’s world-renowned FAB28 fridge. While D&G was founded in Milan and Sme...
READ MORESunday, May 20, at 4pm. San Francisco Italian Athletic Club - 1630 Stockton st., San Francisco. Following the great success of last year’s show, the Leonardo Da Vinci Society presents the second edition of The Italian Fashion Show, in collaboration with the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, Madonna del Lume and with the support of Le Donne d’Ita...
READ MOREFresh off the back of their Alta Moda shows in Manhattan, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the Italian duo behind the luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, have already moved on to their next venture: a very millennial-style concept store. Located at 155 Mercer Street in SoHo, the new space, which officially opened its doors Wednesday, is set within an...
READ MOREDespite the unassuming exterior of Salon G, a barbershop on Sullivan Street in the Village, you could write a dissertation about the place. And it’s quite possible that someone already has. It’s located a block from Washington Square Park, the center of the New York University campus, and more than half its clientele is faculty or staff and their f...
READ MORELet’s talk history, ancient and more recent, before getting to the modern-day story of Cangiari, Italy’s first ethical high fashion brand. Cangiari’s creations are currently gracing catwalks from Milan to Paris to Dubai, but the label is so much more than its striking silhouettes and fabrics.
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