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Tod’s is an iconic Italian brand synonymous with luxury leather goods, known primarily for its exquisite shoes and handbags. The brand’s origins date back to the early 20th century when Filippo Della Valle, a skilled cobbler, founded a small shoe workshop in the Marche region of Italy.  The true transformation of Tod’s into a global luxury brand oc...

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The story of Paolo Cassini's company, which bears his name, is a tale of dedication, romance, and an unbreakable bond with the memories of a childhood spent in the family mill. His grandfather Jean and father Giovanni installed the mill in the small village of Isolabona in Val Nervia, in the province of Imperia, in 1962. "I was about 7 years old an...

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Franciacorta announced it will become the exclusive Sparkling Wine Partner of the Michelin Guide ceremonies in the U.S. for the next three years and sponsor the Sommelier of the Year Awards. Since 2021, Franciacorta has been a Destination Partner of the Michelin Guide in Italy. Later this year, the California Michelin Guide Ceremony will kick off t...

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Walk through the cobbled streets of Florence, and you’d be hard pressed to find an aperitivo table missing a certain ruby red-hued drink: the Negroni. It is the cocktail’s birth city, after all. The punchier, sultrier cousin of the Campari Spritz, the Negroni was born right here, on the luxe shopping street Via dè Tornabuoni, in 1919, when horse-dr...

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Casa Italiana is gearing up for its annual Italian Car Show on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is calling all Italian car enthusiasts to showcase their prized vehicles. The free event promises a “bellissimo” day of automotive splendor, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car aficionados can expect to see an impressive lineup of Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Ferraris, La...

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There are few dream scenarios for a yachting writer than a sea trial of a sporty Italian dayboat on Lago Maggiore. The large lake nuzzles its way deep down among the jagged and snowy alps, straddling the border of Italy and Switzerland. While Lake Como has become touristy thanks to a certain movie star who has been filmed at the helm of a Riva, Lag...

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In 2023, Italian exports of goods reached €626 billion, maintaining stability compared to 2022. This balance was achieved despite a 5% drop in export volumes, counterbalanced by a 5.3% rise in export prices. Italy, representing 2.2% of global GDP, boasts over 5% market penetration in at least five macro-categories, with peaks up to 10% in sectors s...

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Brunello Cucinelli is taking things into overdrive in the US market, the most dynamic region right now for the luxury sector. The Italian luxury cashmere brand has just opened its third store in New York.  Following openings on Madison Avenue and on Bleecker Street in the West Village, it is now investing in the "nerd-chic" Soho neighborhood with a...

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For cancer survivors, higher adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality, specifically cardiovascular mortality, according to a research letter published online July 2 in JACC: CardioOncology. Marialaura Bonaccio, Ph.D., from IRCCS Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, and colleagues clarified the...

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When you think of Kentucky, you think of bourbon, and a new distillery here in Danville is giving residents a new option to enjoy Kentucky’s signature spirit. The Luca Mariano distillery is bringing a taste of Italy to the bluegrass. In 2017, owner Francesco Viola’s dream of infusing his family’s Italian-inspired whiskey recipe became reality with...

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