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...

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...

by Annachiara Sacchi Annusare: «Sente l'aroma? Al cento per cento naturale». Toccare: «Avverte la morbidezza del siero sul viso? Merito del nostro centro ricerche che collabora con l'Università di Ferrara». Guardare: «La confezione rispecchia il nostro stile. Italianissimo».   Gabriel Balestra espone al pubblico di Cosmoprof North America,...

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...

IMAESTRI, a new company founded to help design professionals source hard-to-find Italian artisanal furnishings, announces the launch of its online platform http://www.imaestri.com.   Envisioned as a comprehensive resource for the U.S. design community, the site targets and engages architects, interior designers, and other design professiona...

A wedding Puglia style is totally white, country chic, and has lot s of olive trees and authenticity. Capturing the beauty of a wedding celebrated in a private Masseria (a fortified farm or country house on a country estate) is a great experience in Puglia.   Marrying amongst the olive groves or on a white sandy beach is a big wedding dream...

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...

  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...

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...

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...