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A wedding Puglia style is totally white, country chic, and has lot s of olive trees and authenticity. Capturing the beauty of a wedding celebrated in a private Masseria (a fortified farm or country house on a country estate) is a great experience in Puglia.   Marrying amongst the olive groves or on a white sandy beach is a big wedding dream...

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by Meg Miller   Italy's fashion houses are legendary, from Dolce Vita to Prada, Versace to Valentino. The country has always been known for its meticulous craftsmanship and luxury materials, but it was only after Word War II that Italy emerged as a fashion destination.   "Before the war, Italian fashion was always following the direct...

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  WTI Magazine #29    2014 May, 8Author : buonenotizie.it      Translation by:   In a market that has become more globally, the risk of counterfeiting of the excellence is always alive, especially for Made in Italy. However, thanks to technological innovation that allows us to identify and trace the origin and quality of the products, the qualit...

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Italian automaker Lamborghini is expanding its offerings in a new collaboration with Italian suitmaker d'Avenza. Together the brands will offer consumers the ultimate customization experience, giving them the ability to design their own Lamborghini and a bespoke suit to match. Pairing up with a luxury apparel brand like d'Avenza to offer new p...

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by Susan Stapleton   Italian-based fashion house Paul & Shark debuted its first Las Vegas boutique inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. Founded in 1975 by the Dini family and synonymous with Italian elegance and style, Paul & Shark offers a comprehensive range of sportswear, smart casual and luxury clothing designed to meet both profes...

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If the name Dick Marconi does not ring a bell, then his accomplishments surely will. Race car driver, humanitarian, artist, and the co-founder of a billion dollar nutrition business. Most would be satisfied in accomplishing one or two of Dick's achievements-but not Dick.   For as amazing as this list may be, you get a sense when talking to h...

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Last year during Italy Design Week 2.0, there was a spirited debate about the utility of beauty in design. The panelists, who included Makers, Journalists and Technologists, sparred over the appropriate value to ascribe to beauty as represented through design.   This blog contended that consumers place a high value on beautiful design and, t...

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Iconic Italian fashion house Versace is opening a store on Rush Street in the Gold Coast, highlighting how the boundaries of luxury shopping continue to expand in the downtown neighborhood.   Versace plans to open a two-level, 5,000-square-foot space on the east side of Rush Street, just north of Walton Street, confirmed Luke Molloy and Dann...

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The Ferrari 166 MM Touring "barchetta" was manufactured by the Maranello-based company between 1948 and 1953. The MM in the name stands for "Mille Miglia", the famous open-road endurance car race won by the 166 MM in 1948 (coupé Allemano) and 1949 (roadster Touring).   The model was created in Milan's Carrozzeria Touring implementing th...

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Thursday December 11 - 3.30 pm Library Of Congress Thomas Jefferson BuildingWashington 20540 The Library of Congress European Division, in partnership with the National Organization of Italian American Women, D.C. Chapter, presents...A unique review of Italian fashion magazines from the Library's collections providing insight into the history...

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