SMAU | Italy RestartsUp in San Francisco
The week of May 22nd, San Francisco welcomed SMAU | Italy RestartsUp, an event dedicated to innovation between Italy and the Bay Area Ecosystem, organized by SMAU in collaboration with ICE, the agency for the internationalization and promotion abroad of Italian companies. Innovation and excellence of “Made In Italy” were at the center of the conve...
EXCLUSIVE: Cassina to Open Its Largest Store in L.A.
High-end Italian furniture maker Cassina will open the doors to its largest store ever in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the company told WWD Thursday. Located at 145 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood, the store spans two floors and 13,000-square-feet of prime retail space. It is Cassina’s biggest store in the world, after its Milan Via Durini...
Chief Nick DiNapoli appointed to lead Barstow Fire Protection District
Acting Fire Chief Nick DiNapoli was appointed leader of the Barstow Fire Protection District during a ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall. DiNapoli was given the fire agency’s main lead after serving with Barstow Fire for nearly 40 years and acting chief for nearly two years. “Chief DiNapoli knows first hand what the Barstow community demands of its...
The future of Made in Italy: risks & opportunities in trademark protection
Friday, May 5 · 6 – 9pm PDT. Innovit – Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, 710 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111. Please join us for an interactive and engaging discussion. Attendance is limited and RSVP is required for this in-person event. Join us for an interactive discussion on how an evolving marketplace and Gen Z will influence Made in I...
Italian brand Fiorucci unveils new spring 2023 collection in Los Angeles
To celebrate the Fiorucci spring/summer 2023 collection, the Italian brand's creative director Daniel W. Fletcher hosted an intimate dinner at Ardor Terrace at Edition in West Hollywood on Thursday night with guests including musicians Troye Sivan and Leland, models Ari Fournier and Kelsey Merritt, and actress Georgie Flores. Fiorucci's new collec...
Job at IAMLA
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) is seeking a full-time entry-level administrative assistant to work in a fast-paced museum and office environment. The ideal candidate should be familiar with museums and/or non-profit organizations, be well versed in technology, and have excellent communication skills. Working some evenings and we...
March: Italian promotion in Los Angeles
March 2023 has been a very busy month in LA for the Italian promotion, in different fields, organized by Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and dedicated to Italian companies and to the excellence of Italian talents. The first event, dedicated to the entertainment industry in collaboration with APA (Association Producers Audiovisual), had the presence of t...
Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From Amadeo Pietro Giannini
A big news story recently was the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which happened after the bank’s announcement it would have to sell part of its bond holdings at a major loss, subsequently causing a run on the bank. The tech-focused lender was taken over by federal regulators, and we’ve been following the fallout ever since. The story reminds me o...
Italian Pottery Outlet celebrates 40 years in business
In celebration of their 40 years operating in Santa Barbara, the Italian Pottery Outlet will have an open house with live music on April 1 at its downtown location at 929 State St. Antipasti and prosecco will be served to the public. To add to the occasion, the IPO is offering a 25% storewide sale and a gift-with-purchase giveaway. “We’re really th...
Italian Government Launches U.S. Roadshow to Introduce Smaller Fashion Brands to the Market
Italy is taking its homegrown fashion brands on the road for a U.S. tour that had its first stop in Los Angeles. Under very rainy skies, 29 small and medium-sized Italian labels showed their collections at two trade shows held March 13 to 15 during L.A. Market Week. In the past, most Italian brands have focused their marketing on the East Coast and...
InnovIT Is Looking For Marketing And Operations Associate
INNOVIT Marketing & Operations Associate. Full-time or Part-time, 12-month contract (6-month option available). Start Date: Upon Hire. Reports to: Manager of Operations. The role – Key Responsibilities – Not inclusive of all responsibilities: Marketing and Community Engagement; Logistics and Events Management; Facility Administrative Activities. Wh...
Gianfranco Ferré’s Skills and Creativity on Display at Los Angeles Exhibition
It’s called Gianfranco Ferré. Design Principles the exhibition organized at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles from February 8th to May 15th. Dedicated to the famous Milanese fashion designer who died in 2007, it was curated and opened by Paola Bertola, professor of Design at the Politecnico di Milano, and Rita Airaghi, steer advisor of...