Can you imagine a university literature student becoming one of the most famous Italian fashion designers in the world? This is the story of Laura Biagiotti, the “Queen of Cashmere”. Laura Biagiotti was studying at the university of…

With its yearly production of over 150 million garments, an annual turnover of two billion euro and a network of 6,400 stores in 120 countries, it's hardly surprising that glamorous Italian fashion group Benetton is considered one of the…

Luisa Beccaria has always loved fashion - it seemed the perfect vehicle for her to express her romantic vision and personality. It is reflected in the dreamy style that characterizes the Italian designer's dresses: romantic, elegant and…

The title of Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra's book says it all: Alla Ricerca dello Stile Perduto (in search of lost style).  It sums up the concept underpinning this Italian fashion house, because the search for lost style and…

Giorgio Armani has revolutionized womenswear in the 20th century with his classic, timeless pieces, arguably creating the greatest impact in the fashion world since Christian Dior's "New Look" and Mary Quant's mini skirt. During the…

January 11th-14th, 2011: PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 79 and PITTI W 7 The leading Italian menswear trade fair, featuring fall/winter 2011 prêt-à-porter collections and accessories, with a satellite pavillion for womenswear collection previews…

January 10th-13th, 2012: PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 81 and PITTI W 9 The leading Italian menswear trade fair, featuring fall/winter 2012 prêt-à-porter collections and accessories, with a satellite pavillion for womenswear collection previews…

Italy hosts a startling number of fashion related shows, events and trade fairs. A lively competition between Milan, Florence and Rome seems to stretch the biannual ritual of fashion week to last almost all year. Add specialized fairs for…

Do you wonder which young Italian designers are shaping the fashion landscape today? You may not have heard of her yet, but here is one accessories designer you might want to watch. Coliac Martina Grasselli is an Italian accessories…

Many Italian designers are interested in the greater good. They want to not only make aesthetically beautiful things for the world, they also want to do something beneficial and beautiful for the less fortunate. As an act of solidarity,…