The Italian Trade Agency pulled together a representation of what was undoubtedly some of the best Italian menswear and accessories for the Chicago Collective last week. But of course, because they’re Italian, the presentation went way beyond fabulous fashion to include a true lifestyle statement. Each day, the ITA lounge became a bustling scene, o...

Italy‘s beauty industry keeps gaining traction, and the positive momentum is expected to continue. According to preliminary figures released by the national association Cosmetica Italia on Thursday, sales generated by Italian beauty companies in 2023 grew 13.3 percent versus 2022, hitting the 15 billion euros milestone. Projections show a further 9...

The name Pininfarina evokes images of elegance, speed, and innovation. For over 90 years, the Italian design house has penned some of the most iconic automobiles ever created, from the Ferrari Testarossa to the Alfa Romeo 164. Founded in 1930 by Battista "Pinin" Farina, the company quickly established itself as a leader in automotive design, renown...

For centuries, farmers and peasants had to learn how to utilize minimal ingredients and food scraps to create dishes that provided sustenance throughout all seasons of the year. This culinary tradition is known as cucina povera, or poor cooking. Cucina povera dishes have survived in Italy due to their simplicity, nutritiousness, and waste-free natu...

In line with increasing "on-shoring" moves by governments and manufacturers alike, Maserati is claiming it has reached the gold standard of its cars being 100% designed, developed and built in its Italian home. The first Italian luxury brand to develop and produce battery-electric vehicles has been housed at its historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti...

A territory rich in great wines, culture, landscapes and tradition, where even a good glass to be tasted in a unique atmosphere or in a historic winery is reason to travel in search of an experience to remember. We are in the lands of Langa and Roero, Italy’s leading district in terms of value, home of Barolo, Barbaresco and the other important dec...

Any Italian restaurant in America better be serving me some pre-meal bread. And the ultimate free bread basket is a warm, sliced loaf of ciabatta accompanied by an herbaceous olive oil pool for dipping. Ciabatta and Italian food go hand in hand, but it wasn’t always the case. Here’s a nice slice of history for this iconic loaf. What is ciabatta bre...

The all-new TRK 702X adventure bike and its sister TRK 702 street version; the TRK 502X adventure bike and TRK 502 street version; the 302S naked street bike; the all-new retro Imperiale 400, and the TNT135 small-bore motorcycle will all make their way to U.S. soil. The star attraction, however, will be the TRK 702X, developed by the Benelli R&D an...

From 14 to 18 February, boat enthusiasts will be meeting up in Miami, Florida, for the 2024 iteration of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, one of the biggest boat shows in the world, attracting over 100,000 visitors and over 1000 international exhibitors. The event will be spread across six sites. The landlocked part of the event...

You're starting in the Viola Pasifae, "says Enrico, Lamborghini’s jovial PR manager, flashing his time- honoured Italian smile at the lady in our group. Sensing our impatience, he turns to the rest of us and goes, “You’ve got the Grigio Acheso, you the Arancio Xanto, you the Rosso Efesto, you the Blu Okeanos,” and directing his attentions towards m...