The world of ceramic tiles it may appear, at first glance, as a small provincial microcosm, but in reality it is a sector that has managed to gain a global vision and relevance. Especially in the historic area between Modena and Reggio Emilia, the ceramic tile district has transformed the countryside into an industrial hub of excellence that dialog...
READ MOREOf all the businesses you might expect to see in tiny Eureka, Kansas — population 2,332 — a master shoemaker from Italy making custom boots is likely not one of them. Yet, this is where you’ll find Sam Vasta — “rhymes with pasta,” he says — quietly pursuing his craft in a small workshop behind his home. His journey here has included stops in four c...
READ MOREMilan, the city where the policemen wear Armani. Well, technically Carabinieri across Italy all wear the label, but it wouldn’t be without the Milanese fashion house that Italy’s law enforcement gained a reputation for being notoriously well-dressed. In fact, all Italians have gained a reputation for being well-dressed–and it can (mostly) be traced...
READ MOREFootball is no stranger to collaborations when it comes to shirts, kits and fashion. Now one of Italy's biggest soccer clubs, AC Milan, have launched their own fashion range in collaboration with Major League Baseball giants the New York Yankees. The collection is said to be "inspired by the cultural impact of Milan and New York and combines the el...
READ MOREItaly-based polymer additives supplier Sabo announced this week the establishment of a subsidiary in Orlando, FL. Sabo International Americas joins the company’s three other locations in Europe and Asia, further reinforcing its global presence and role in the polymer additives market, the company said in a press release distributed on Sept. 4. The...
READ MORELuxury Italian house ZEGNA has transformed an iconic Manhattan townhouse into an Italian villa, creating a space replete with the brand's storied history. The VILLA ZEGNA experience, inspired by the founder's original home and nestled in the heart of New York's Carnegie Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side, provides a rare glimpse into the worl...
READ MOREThe design community gathered in Bloomingdale’s New York flagship store to celebrate the Salone del Mobile.Milano’s installation Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary. Curated by Ferruccio Laviani, this tribute to Italian design culture will be on display until September 29th. The installation will be accompanied by a series of engaging talk...
READ MOREYou won’t have to go very far this weekend to enjoy Italian culture. The Italian American Club of Northern Westchester and Locali Kitchen and Bar are co-sponsoring their inaugural San Gennaro Festival at Mount Kisco’s Kirby Plaza starting Friday evening and continuing on Saturday and Sunday. There will be food, a carnival for children and music and...
READ MOREDespite being proven otherwise on many occasions, quite a few stereotypes exist about cars based on the country or region they come from. For example, German cars are always over-engineered and precise, but they can also have some befuddling issues in the case of VW; Japanese cars are no-nonsense and about as reliable as it gets; French cars are kn...
READ MOREItaly is set to make a remarkable impact at GlassBuild America 2024, taking place in Dallas. The Italian Pavilion, located at Booth #51006 and beyond in the Hutchinson Convention Center, will showcase the finest in Italian glass machinery and innovation. For the seventh consecutive year, this Pavilion serves as a premier platform to highlight the e...
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