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by Terence Cullen   Brioni, an Italian men's fashion company, has inked a deal for the first two retail levels of 680 Madison Avenue, according to the landlord, Thor Equities. The clothier is taking 7,000 square feet for its flagship store on the ground level and second floor in a lease, the landlord announced, which closed on Tuesday....

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As part of Villanova University's "The Difference Italy Makes" conference series, Bottega Veneta chief executive officer Carlo Alberto Beretta led a lecture on "Tradition, Elegance and Craftsmanship: The Timeless Luxury Model of Bottega Veneta" before a packed room of students and academics. The conference, created in conjunction with the Consulate...

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Rene Caovilla is celebrating 80 years with two special capsule collections. According to wwd, the Italian shoe brand has paired with Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus to create a line for each store.   We felt it was the right thing to do to celebrate the 80th anniversary, conceiving two capsule collections that mix heritage with a contempo...

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Of all the accessories brands promising "discreet luxury," few deliver quite like Valextra.The iconic Milanese label has perfected the art of low-key elegance — offering bags, cases and luggage that convey sophistication and status while never resorting to bougieness or bling.   No wonder timeless icons like Grace Kelly and Jackie O made Val...

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by Meg Miller   Italy's fashion houses are legendary, from Dolce Vita to Prada, Versace to Valentino. The country has always been known for its meticulous craftsmanship and luxury materials, but it was only after Word War II that Italy emerged as a fashion destination.   "Before the war, Italian fashion was always following the direct...

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted an 8% U.S. sales gain in March, compared to a year earlier, as strong growth for crossovers and trucks offset declines in car sales.   The automaker sold 213,187 units in March. That included a 15% gain for the Jeep brand to 82,337, an 11% increase for the Dodge brand to 51,149 and an 11% increase for the Ram...

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by Chiara Beghelli "When we get to Rome, I'll buy you a jacket in a fantastic place, at Battistoni's," said Jude Law to Matt Damon in "The Talented Mr. Ripley," a film that revels in the dolce vita of Americans in Rome in the 1960s.   It's a dolce vita that unspooled not only at the cafè tables of Via Veneto but in the boutiques of Via Cond...

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  WTI Magazine #29    2014 May, 8Author : buonenotizie.it      Translation by:   In a market that has become more globally, the risk of counterfeiting of the excellence is always alive, especially for Made in Italy. However, thanks to technological innovation that allows us to identify and trace the origin and quality of the products, the qualit...

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Italian automaker Lamborghini is expanding its offerings in a new collaboration with Italian suitmaker d'Avenza. Together the brands will offer consumers the ultimate customization experience, giving them the ability to design their own Lamborghini and a bespoke suit to match. Pairing up with a luxury apparel brand like d'Avenza to offer new p...

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by Susan Stapleton   Italian-based fashion house Paul & Shark debuted its first Las Vegas boutique inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. Founded in 1975 by the Dini family and synonymous with Italian elegance and style, Paul & Shark offers a comprehensive range of sportswear, smart casual and luxury clothing designed to meet both profes...

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