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Made in Italy, Served at Manifattura: The Florence Bar Where Italian Music and Spirits Merge

by Sammi DiBacco | Wed, 09/21/2022 - 13:43

It’s challenging these days to find cocktail bars with any originality. Often what’s framed as a “concept bar” offers just more of the same: modern but…

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How to Own a Piece of Italian Design History

by Liz Shemaria | Mon, 07/04/2022 - 02:45

Milan is one of the world’s design capitals. Brands like Prada and Versace are headquartered in the northern Italian city and the Salone del Mobile (Furniture…

Lifestyle

Shoe Shopping in San Mauro Pascoli, Italy's Luxury Footwear Town on the Romagna Riviera

by faith | Tue, 05/31/2022 - 18:14

The Italian footwear industry is one in which craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology combine to create a product with a distinct style that has no equal in…

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Museums in Italy for Fashionistas

by Liz Shemaria | Mon, 12/06/2021 - 10:42

Ed.: Milan Fashion Week gets underway on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. We're revisiting this archival roundup of favorite fashion museums ahead of the occasion…

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Iconic Products: Milan Museum Presents the Best of Italian Design

by Liz Shemaria | Mon, 10/04/2021 - 03:18

When it comes to Italian design, some names — like Ferrari, Alessi, and Fiat — are timeless. They are among Italy’s heavy hitters of industrial design, as they…