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The Italian high-end fashion label Gucci has announced it will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments by the end of the month in five of its United States stores, with plans to extend the service to all of its 111 stores in North America. Gucci will accept 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ether (ETH), Wrapped Bitcoi...

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In 2013, a small village called Molochio on Italy’s southern hilly, Mediterranean coastline, comprised of about 2,000 people, made headlines. Amongst its inhabitants, it had an insanely large proportion of people over 100 years old–five centenarians to be exact. As National Geographic went to investigate, one of them, the then-106-year-old Salvator...

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Gianluca Bisol, president and CEO of Prosecco's Desiderio Bisol & Figli winery, embarked on April 26 on a 25-day tour of the U.S. in a Verde Montreal–colored 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, provided by the luxury Italian car manufacturer. Desiderio Bisol & Figli is a quality leader for the Prosecco region, a part of wine production in the are...

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The Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, present the exhibition 3CODESIGN | 3Rs: Reduce Recycle Reuse, dedicated to the relationship between design and sustainability. Curated by architect Silvana Annicchiarico, the exhibition aim...

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"Sembre una vespa!" ("It looks like a wasp!") That's what Enrico Paggio said about the new motor scooter his family company built after World War 2. The Vespa scooter has come to symbolize Italian elegance, fun, and romance. Who can forget Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn scooting around Rome in "Roman Holiday?" That was 1953, but the Vespa has b...

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Born in Milan in 1931 – and died in New York in 2014, after a lifetime spent in the USA with his wife Lella, an architect – the designer made graphics and typeface research among the pillars of good design.  Thus – by means of a website and an Instagram profile launched on 10 January 2022 (the designer’s birthday) – Vignelli90 wanted to celebrate M...

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When: Wednesday May, 18 2022 - Wednesday May, 25 2022 - Where: Italian Cultural Institute - NY - What: Venice Original: a project to sustain and promote the artistic and traditional craftsmanship of Venice A selection of authentic Venetian craftsmanship objects on display at the Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of Italy on Madison. On May...

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It’s back for 2022! The Moto Guzzi Experience is coming to North America. Specifically, three spots within the United States. Sorry, Canada and Mexico. If you’ve been wanting to ride one of the new(ish) V85TT models, this might be a fantastic chance. Each of the three locations hosts a six- or nine-day inclusive trip aboard a V85 TT of your choice....

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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...

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The Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE returns for a second year in 2022 as a midrange offering between the base model and performance-focused SP. But unlike the 2020 RVE edition, Ducati has created some exclusivity for supermotard fans who like their hooliganism stylish. Only 100 RVEs will be available, and only in the United States. The 950 RVE...

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