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by Carol King | Mon, 04/15/2013 - 13:08

In the first of a new series focusing on famous Italian families, Carol King looks at the family that built the Versace fashion empire. Italians are famous…

Lifestyle

Greenpeace Ranks Valentino Greenest Fashion Brand

by Carol King | Mon, 03/11/2013 - 07:15

Italian fashion house Valentino emerges as the most eco-friendly luxury fashion brand in a survey conducted by environmental organisation Greenpeace regarding…

Dolce & Gabbana Launch Baby Perfume

by Carol King | Mon, 03/04/2013 - 04:37

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has released a baby fragrance. The company says that the new perfume is part of its “continued commitment” to the…

Bridal Clothes Exhibition Opens In Brescia

by Carol King | Thu, 02/14/2013 - 05:04

After the romance of Saint Valentine’s Day, some lucky people’s hearts and minds may turn to nuptials. Brescia’s Musei Mazzucchelli celebrate the art of the…

Culture

Interview with Italian Celebrity Wedding Planner Enzo Miccio

by Katia Amore | Wed, 02/13/2013 - 10:05

Mention the word “Wedding Planner” to any Italian and you will hear the name Enzo Miccio. Neapolitan by birth, Enzo Miccio is Italy’s most famous wedding…

AltaRoma exhibit at Hadrian’s Temple in Rome

by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Tue, 01/29/2013 - 04:54

Red carpet dresses donate a dose of modernism to Hadrian’s temple. Gowns fit for an Empress, the diva sets the mood of 2013’s AltaRoma exhibit at Hadrian’s…

Culture

London Shows the Vogue for Valentino - Interview with Curator Antonio Monfreda

by Julie Burns | Mon, 01/28/2013 - 06:48

The subject of a special exhibition in the heart of the UK, ‘Valentino: Master of Couture’ celebrates the supreme artistry of the unique designer – and…

Italians Develop Anti-Cellulite Fabric

by Carol King | Wed, 01/23/2013 - 04:59

Cellulite is the bane of many women’s lives, but thanks to researchers in Italy, they may soon be able to reduce the dreaded orange-peel-skin effect by wearing…

Lifestyle

Show Celebrates Italian Fashion’s Craftsmanship

by Carol King | Wed, 01/16/2013 - 05:03

Rome’s Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari (National Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions) is holding an exhibition that shows off Italian…

Culture

Golden Globe Stars Opt for Italian Designers in 2013

by ITALY | Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:00

Even this year, Italian designers proved a popular choice for stars at last night’s Golden Globe awards in Los Angeles. Actors and actresses hit the red carpet…