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by Silvia Simonetti   Fashion design and haute couture have always been crown jewels of Made in Italy, thanks to the creativity and artisan tradition of world famed ateliers the likes of Fendi, Prada, Armani, Valentino, Gucci, Versace, and many more.   Since the mid-20th century, the Italian school has competed with the popular French...

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For those passionate about, and duly devoted to, sartorial pursuits the pinnacle of this world is traversing the bespoke route. Through internet forums and blogs, small houses have gained increased exposure over the last few years. Cifonelli is among them, discussed by a new school of admirers with the same reverence of Savile Row and Naples. &nbs...

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Throughout her travel from Italy to the United States, both as a professional photographer and fashion designer, Valentina Oppezzo never includes animal materials in her work. For Valentina, using all non-animal materials is not just a trend, it is a belief. Having started a career in Italy as a photographer, Valentina decided to carry on her pass...

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Gli uomini arrivano in bici e giacca e cravatta, le donne si annunciano caracollando sui tacchi sui piccoli ponti di ferro, gli studenti passano e si prendono una sedia.   Sul far della sera inizia il rito dell'aperitivo, insaccati, formaggio e canapè, e le varie anime della città confluiscono qui, sulla sponda di Ripa di Porta Ticinese a Mi...

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Hollywood's elite has descended upon Italy for the filming of Guy Ritchie's new film, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander, the chic spy film, which is set the swinging 60s, has been filming in plenty of grandiose locations meant to show off the splendour of the era. From the Spanish Steps in Rome to the s...

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What began in post-World War II Italy has landed in South Beach. Italian brand Aeronautica Militare opened on Washington Avenue and now counts Miami locals among its devotees.   With almost 1,800 stores worldwide, the brand, which focuses on men's, women's, and children's sportswear, accessories, and leather goods, strategically chose Miami...

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"Napoli, è tempo di ripartire...dalla Moda: e dal 'saper fare' delle imprese napoletane". È il titolo di un convegno, che si terrà nel capoluogo partenopeo il 26 giugno.   L'obiettivo è avviare una discussione sul metodo migliore per valorizzare le eccellenze delle aziende locali, soprattutto nell'ottica dell'internazionalizzazione delle imp...

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Buying an Italian exotic in the Sixties was an appealing but iffy prospect for Americans. Dealership networks weren't quite what they are today, and qualified mechanics were hard to come by, to say the least.   So for a while there were several Italian carmakers that used American-sourced engines. Intermeccanica, along with the better-known...

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The fifth Natuzzi Italia store opened in South Florida in the Miami Design District on February 12, at 3818 N. Miami Ave. amid grand opening festivities. The new franchise joins stores in Aventura, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Orlando with two other stores in the development phase in Pinecrest and Naples.   "Natuzzi Italia is the most pres...

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by James Barron   It wouldn't be a Santa Fe Concorso without a theme, and this year's will come swooping in like a Ferrari. The sixth annual event of what the Concorso calls "The Southwest's premier automobile gathering" will have a blend of Italian and American style when it commences Sept. 25-27. "Ferrari in America" is one of the cen...

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