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“I always wanted to make women beautiful,” Valentino Garavani once said. He certainly achieved that goal, dressing everyone from Nan Kemper and Nancy Reagan to Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez in ultra-feminine gowns, often lacy, red, or floral—or all three at once. Born in Rome in the 1930s, Valentino opened his first atelier in 1957 and quickly...

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The new owner of Italian luxury lingerie label La Perla is US billionaire Peter Kern, the former vice-president and CEO of Expedia. The news was reported by Italian daily Il Messaggero, citing sources from Italy's Ministry of Business and Made-in-Italy (MIMIT). The news has been confirmed by other sources close to the matter. Kern lives in Italy wi...

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Pietra Leccese is a type of limestone, known for being the warm, malleable stone that gave Lecce – one of Italy’s most visually distinctive cities – its unique architectural personality. Found only in a small area of southern Italy’s Salento peninsula, this creamy, golden-hued stone was the true lifeblood of construction in the region, particularly...

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Oscar-wining director Giuseppe Tornatore (“Cinema Paradiso”) is putting the finishing touches on a high-profile documentary about Brunello Cucinelli, the fashion designer known as Italy’s “King of Cashmere.” RAI Cinema has announced that Tornatore’s under-the-radar doc — chronicling Cucinelli’s rise from being a farmer’s son to becoming creative di...

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In Florence, Ponte Vecchio and its jewelry shops are a milestone for all visitors. This ancient crossing is located in the heart of the historic center and is closed to cars, but still very busy with pedestrians. Not only do the goldsmiths' shops exert great charm, but also the particular architecture of this bridge adds charm, making it a place wh...

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Whether you’re twirling spaghetti carbonara at a rustic trattoria in Rome, tucking into a hearty steak in Florence, or devouring a steaming pizza margherita in Naples, dining out is one of the great pleasures of traveling around il Bel Paese (the beautiful country). But just because you frequent Italian restaurants in the U.S., that doesn’t mean yo...

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In Italy, coffee is not simply a drink: it is a social habit, a daily ritual, an identitary symbolism. But in Naples, coffee acquires a much deeper meaning. Here it becomes a unit of measurement. It marks time, it replaces an invitation, it marks first meetings and farewells, it bears witness to tales of authentic life. Coffee, seen as a common goo...

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Friday, June 6 | 6:30 PM. Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street - San Francisco, CA. Free admission | Registration required. REGISTER HERE. TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN is a major exhibition curated by Italian architect Maurizio Corrado and conceived by Angelo Gioè that focuses on innovation within the culture of design in Italy, with a...

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When we think of Italy, images of sun-drenched coastlines, delicious food, and elegant style come to mind. But beneath the beauty lies a powerful wellness philosophy — one that emphasizes balance, community, and enjoyment. In a world that often races toward deadlines, obligations, and digital distractions, Italians offer a refreshing approach to li...

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If you think of the world of video games there is no more famous and iconic character of Super Mario. Appeared for the first time in the game Donkey KongSuper Mario is a plumber dressed with a blue dungarette and a red shirt that, often accompanied by his brother Luigi, has the task of saving Princess Peach. Famous for its jumps (and for the sound...

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