Fontana Milano 1915: Handbags You Might Not Know But Should
Are you looking for a distinct handbag that not everyone has yet? You might try a luxury designer many Italians admire, but who is not so well known outside the borders of Italy.
If you are looking to invest in a bellissima new…
Fashionable Shootings: Top Film Directors and Italian Designers
Italian Fashion and Film have impacted international tendencies since the 1950s and those two worlds have always overlapped somewhat, but in the past designers largely stayed in their atelier and directors in the editing room. Recently…
Top Ten Italian Fashion Trends in 2012
Twenty twelve ushered in a whole new look and, as always in fashion, the year pays tribute to moments of past eras. In this case, the 1920s play a significant role. We see a bit of kitsch coming out of houses like Prada, especially in the…
Milan Fashion Week: Gucci All Aflutter for Spring 2013
Gucci was all aflutter for Spring 2013, with oversized cuffs and collars wafting breezily on otherwise clean, monochrome silhouettes slightly reminiscent of 1970s long-waisted pantsuits and caftans. Lengths for pants and most…
Milan Fashion Week: Ferretti’s Aquatic Dreams for Spring 2013
Seemingly bioluminescent gowns, freshly netted from the watery underworld or skimmed from the shimmering surface of the evening sea, clung to the models walking Alberta Ferretti’s runway for Spring 2013. Details of algae-like sequin and…
Milan Fashion Week: Armani Unbound by Time, Spring 2013
Adding a whisper of color to his classic grey, variations of silvery blue graphite were core to Giorgio Armani’s lustrous Spring 2013 collection, made up largely of cropped ¾ sleeve jackets over soft tunics and gently tailored…
Must-Have Spring Looks from the Milan Runway
Milan Fashion Week 2013 wrapped up with shows from Gianfranco Ferré, Trussardi, and Roberto Cavalli, who successfully dialed down his typically flashy, look-at-me aesthetic just a tad to deliver a more sophisticated sexiness than we usually…
“I Do” Italian Style: The Best Wedding Dresses
It only takes the first few notes of Wagner’s Bridal Chorus to send some girls’ heads reeling. While romance and flowers are important, what sets the tone for the perfect fairytale wedding better than a gorgeous Italian dress for the modern…
Designers Cuddle Up for Charity: Missoni, Prada, Versace Teddies
When two of the most powerful families in luxury retail decide to volunteer their time, energy and resources, the world can’t help but take notice. It all started when Margherita Missoni started volunteering for the Italian division of …
Dresses to Impress: Top 5 Holiday Party Looks
As twinkling lights and tinsel start to make their annual appearance, a girl doesn’t need to check her agenda twice to know ‘tis the season to deck her wardrobe with the perfect party look. After all, holiday glamour is appropriate at any…