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Already the face of Emporio Armani, Rihanna has transitioned from model to designer at the famous Italian fashion house. The singer has released two…
A new television commercial for the Fiat 500 Abarth is expected to be banned in both the US and Australia. The advertisement will likely never be see…
Torrential rains in Sicily have led to the death of three people, including a 10-year-old boy.Authorities initially reported four fatalities but one w…
When she was in her early 30s, Cheryl Davidson made a pact with her best friend that they would both visit Italy before their 50th birthdays.One day,…
Valentino Garavani's retirement from his eponymous line has not been filled with idle hours. The designer and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti have de…
Poetic singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André will soon be remembered by an album from the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Geoff Westley. De And…
The Holy See has threatened legal action against Italian retailer Benetton after finding a series of adverts to be in very poor taste.On Wednesday, Be…
Mario Monti was sworn in as Prime Minister on Wednesday, and soon announced his new politician-free cabinet.Monti, a former EU Comissioner, is a well-…
What is billed as ‘The First Italian Affordable Fair of Art and Design’ will soon introduce London to contemporary Italian creativity.The Kicking Boot…
When not designing couture fashions, Giorgio Armani has been focusing on expanding his hotel empire. The latest luxury property opened recently in Mi…
Ferraris have long been associated with Italian luxury and incomparable style. The enduring taste for the supercar brand was proven again when a spec…
Fleeting fashion trends can lead to over-flowing closets and clothes destined for charity shops. Now a young industrial designer has found a way to a…
When austerity measures were passed in the Italian parliament Saturday night, Silvio Berlusconi stayed true to his pledge and handed in his resignatio…
Taking a stand against unhealthy eating, Sicily has banned fizzy drinks from all schools on the island.The Regional Assembly approved the measure to r…
Riccardo Muti was on hand at the commencement ceremonies at the University of Turin to accept an honorary degree from the school.The humble maestro ac…
Art restorers working on a fresco by Renaissance painter Giotto di Bondone have discovered the smirking face of the devil disguised in clouds within t…
After taking to Facebook to deny resignation rumors on Monday, Silvio Berlusconi vowed on Tuesday that he will step down as Italy’s prime minister.A k…
Internet rumors were swirling yesterday when two Italian journalists claimed to have inside information suggesting that Silvio Berlusconi would resign…
Un Cuento Chino by Argentine director Sebastian Borensztein has won the Marco Aurelio jury award for best film at the 2011 Rome Film Festival.The stor…
Streets in chaos in GenoaTorrential rain continued to plague the already water-logged parts of Italy over the weekend, causing flooding and mudslides…