Emilio Pucci’s swirling, dazzlingly colored prints became a symbol of jet-set pizzazz in the 50s and 60s, with a clientele of celebrities and contessas filling their closets and Vuitton trunks with the label’s palazzo pyjamas, dresses, scarves, ski clothes and swimwear. Pucci was 20th-century Florence’s answer to the Renaissance man, excelling acro...
READ MORECoca-Cola HBC, which bottles Coca-Cola products in Europe, has agreed to buy Italian mineral water maker and sparkling beverage company Lurisia in a deal worth €88 million, it said on Wednesday. The acquisition, made together with global beverage group Coca-Cola, will allow the London-listed group to add premium Italian brands to its portfolio, whi...
READ MORE«Quando abbiamo organizzato i primi Green Fashion Awards, tre anni fa, eravamo profondamente convinti della scelta, perché è dal 2010 che la Camera della moda è impegnata su questi temi. Ma non avremmo osato fare previsioni sul futuro dell’iniziativa»: Carlo Capasa, presidente della Camera della moda, ha introdotto così le novità 2019 del premio ch...
READ MOREFall is here, and that means it’s time for a steaming bowl of hearty soup. With a pot of soup on the stovetop, a soul satisfying meal is never far away. Soups are the easiest, most forgiving of all winter fare. You can stick religiously to a recipe or use it as a jumping off point. Keep some onions, carrots and celery in your larder and bay leave...
READ MOREEttore Scola is one of the most appreciated names in Italian cinema. His name is associated with seminal works of contemporary Italian cinema such as 1974 C’eravamo Tanto Amati (We all Loved Each Other so Much), starring Nino Manfredi, Vittorio Gassman, Stefania Sandrelli and Aldo Fabrizi, 1977 Una Giornata Particolare (Special Day), starring Sophi...
READ MOREIt is one of Italy’s most beloved traditions. It is sophisticated after-work socializing at the bar. To have an aperitivo means to relax, detox, mingle, and take it slow. A CHARMING SUNSET TRADITION Aperitivo - similar to happy hour - is the perfect after-work tradition. It is the moment when you meet up with friends and experience delightful drink...
READ MOREJeremy Scott is one of the most sought after tickets every New York Fashion Week. The designer's eponymous label draws his cult following and celebrity clientele to Spring Studios as they eagerly anticipate his latest collection. While Scott has a cult following for his own label, he is best known as the creative director of Italian luxury brand Mo...
READ MOREPasta alla Puttanesca is a first course originating from Naples, possibly dating to the mid-20th century, or earlier; in Campania, it’s also known as ‘aulive and chiapparielle’ (olives and capers) or, in the past, as ‘pasta alla marinara’. Puttanesca sauce is simple and made with black Gaeta olives, capers, garlic, chili pepper, oregano, tomatoes (...
READ MOREDon't ask us if Italian food is the best! When it comes to La Dolce Vita, we are pretty biased. Still, the data is real: Italy is one of the healthiest countries in the world. This is all thanks to the Mediterranean Diet, a nutrition system based on fresh produce, fruit, whole grains, healthy fats, legumes, and a moderate intake of fish, meat, and...
READ MOREWelcome remarks were given by Italian Trade Commissioner in New York, Maurizio Forte. The discussion was moderated by Mickey Alam Khan, Editor-in-Chief of Luxury Daily and featured panelists Maggie Ciarfardini, CEO of Maggie Ciafardini Inc & former CEO of YSL Beaute USA, Marcia Gaynor, Beauty Retail Executive & former DMM Prestige Beauty, Walgreens...
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