Anthony D’Alessandro is justifiably proud of a lot of things. There’s his designation as a cavaliere – a knight of merit – by the Italian government. There’s the quality of the uniforms that he makes – almost all of the uniforms for America’s military branches, plus more for military academies, local first responders and the occasional Hollywood mo...
READ MOREGucci is expanding in the United States with the opening of a newly renovated and enlarged boutique at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Replacing its previous location within the center, the redesigned space spans over 11,600 square feet, offering an elevated destination and an impressive selection of the House’s signature collection...
READ MOREWhen: 23 February 2025 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Whenre: IIC San Francisco, Fort Maon Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Building C Glimpse just a bit of Sardinia’s majesty and explore the indescribable beauty of Sardinian handwoven textiles in this short adventure into the Mediterranean island’s art, culture, and heritage. Kelly Manjula Koza, founder of Sardi...
READ MOREBottega Veneta has opened a store in Chicago, on East Oak Street. The two-level unit offers all Bottega Veneta product categories, including the recently launched perfumes and jewelry collections. Soft leather armchairs and sofas in a bright green hue, cement tiling on the floors and walls, Verde Saint-Denis marble on vitrines and display units, as...
READ MOREIt's a milestone year for the Italian company BasicNet, which in 2025 is going to orchestrate celebrations for a slew of its brands, including Superga. The latter is marking the 100th anniversary of the signature 2750 vulcanized rubber-soled tennis shoe, which has transcended its sports-leaning ethos to become synonymous with the nonchalant spirit...
READ MOREIn the early 1980s Diego and his brother Andrea Della Valle were living in New York when they took a fated trip to Maine. There, they saw the work jackets worn by the local fire department and it ignited a spark, pun intended.
READ MOREItalian textile manufacturer Microtex Composites Inc. announced plans to open its first U.S. facility, a prepreg factory, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The state’s Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD) disclosed that the company’s $3.8 million investment would create 26 jobs. Neither Microtex Composites nor TNECD revealed an expected...
READ MOREAmong the Founding Members of the Associazione marchi Storici d'Italia, an icon of one of the four A's of Made in Italy Clothing-Fashion, is the well-known shirting company Inghirami. Founded in Sansepolcro, Tuscany, in 1949 from the idea of lawyer Fabio Inghirami to install about 20 Singer sewing machines in a small home workshop to make tailored...
READ MORERosita Missoni passed away on January 2, 2025, at her legendary residence in Sumirago. Born Nov. 20, 1931, in Golasecca, in the province of Varese, Rosita Jelmini Missoni was the last heir of a family of Lombard textile artisans: the Torrani family. Her life knew a turning point thanks to her meeting Ottavio Missoni, a young athlete at the 1948 Lon...
READ MOREThe Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will once again sponsor a curated selection of some of Italy’s best menswear and men’s accessories designers at the Chicago Collective: Men’s, from February 1-4, 2025, at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Sartorial tradition and the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing techniques combine to lead US retail...
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