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Last Monday Milan’s diehard shoppers and cappuccino addicts-in-withdrawal were given a well-earned respite, as the strict lockdown we’ve been under for two months was lifted for retailers and restaurateurs. Hairdressers too opened their salons—and you could almost hear the collective sigh of relief as thousands of women (myself included) booked app...

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You don’t need to leave your house, or even your kitchen-turned-office, to take a much-needed break from quarantine. Aperitivo, the Italian version of happy hour that separates the (often shorter) Italian workday from the evening, is exactly what you need. Turn up some Italian tunes, pour a glass of Prosecco, and, most importantly, sign out of Zoom...

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To understand what it felt like to be in Italy during the Renaissance, as Europe moved from the Middle Ages to the modern era, simply imagine sitting front row at a ballpark Beatles show, but instead of experiencing the art through guitars and microphones, picture a bursting panorama of towering portraits, divine ceilings and electric colors, which...

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Back in the early days of motoring, luxury automakers would sell chassis to their wealthiest customers who would them commission coachbuilders to put on a bespoke body. This process doesn't really work on modern cars these days, because the body and the chassis are forced to be structurally integral for crash and pedestrian safety reasons. And re-e...

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Fashion, just like wine, hinges its success on three running themes: passion, excellence and research. These are indeed the three cornerstones Anna Fendi has picked to create an exclusive oenological collection: a limited edition of select wines that represent the best of Italy’s production. The project includes twenty exceptional terroirs, which t...

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If you’re like me, staying at home is hard — especially during the weekends when we’d usually be out enjoying the warmer weather. At this time of year, you’d usually find me sipping cocktails at a New York City rooftop bar. But now, as we work to stop the spread of the coronavirus, it’s time to figure out new ways to enjoy your favorite cocktails....

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We in Italy are in the process of emerging from two continuous months of being strictly “confined to quarters.” Most people have paid attention to the guidelines for staying at home, social distancing and wearing gloves and masks when outside. And it has worked, as both the number of virus cases and deaths plummeted to low, pre-lockdown levels. Tod...

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Gucci is going seasonless and scaling back the rhythm of its fashion shows to twice per year. “I will abandon the worn-out ritual of seasonalities and shows to regain a new cadence, closer to my expressive call,” said designer Alessandro Michele in a diary entry posted to Gucci’s Instagram. “We will meet just twice a year,” the entry continues, “to...

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Binotto said Formula One's new budget cap of $145m for teams from 2021 would lead to staff being made redundant and the Italian carmaker was looking at options to ensure its employees retain their jobs, albeit in a different field.  The budget cap had been set initially at $175m but some teams had wanted a limit closer to $100m to ensure the sport...

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A three-hour drive from Rome, through rolling hills and nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, lies the region of Le Marche. With neither the Renaissance legend of Tuscany nor the dense forests of Umbria, Le Marche is quiet and rural, stretching nearly 4,000 square miles across Italy's sandy eastern coast. However unassuming L...

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