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Milan is a city of many faces. Some visitors highlight the gorgeous grand buildings such as the Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II in the center, while to others, the slightly bland, industrial side along the outskirts stands out. There are streets that resemble Paris and those that brim with southern Italian charm. But one neighborhood e...

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Milan, the fashion capital of the world, is located in the northern region of Lombardy. Historic, elegant, and cosmopolitan—this northern Italian city is a perfect mix of modern and historical. From gorgeous window displays in the Quadrilatero della moda and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II shopping arcade to high-street shops, vintage stores and...

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To study in Italy is to strike the perfect balance between getting an education and experiencing “la dolce vita” (Italian for “the sweet life”). Home to wondrous architecture, stunning landscapes, a rich history and what’s arguably Europe’s most flavourful cuisine, the country is a bucket list destination for many. Countless stomachs have been deli...

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A global city and cosmopolitan hub, Milan is mainly recognized today as a fashion and economic center, widely coveted by visitors from around the world. It is the second most populated city in Italy and hosts some of the major fashion and design-related events in the world. Milan also houses prestigious educational institutions, many of which are r...

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For 2023, Milan Design Week returned to its traditional mid-April presence in the annual, inspirational events calendar after a sun-soaked June 2022 iteration and September 2021’s SuperSalone. A design showcase of immense proportion saturated with pools of imagination, the prestigious fair Salone del Mobile acts as the week’s centerpiece. Throughou...

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From the ’60s Nuova 500 D Fiat car to the 1995 Frog chair by Piero Lissoni, passing by the inventive Tramonto a New York sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1980 and the lip-shaped Bocca one created by Studio 65 for Gufram in 1968 — the last century of Italian design has been punctuated by iconic pieces, now grouped and displayed in a new...

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It wasn’t so long ago that Milan was cast aside as a grey, uninspiring industrial city, with the only sprinkle of colour coming from its fashion sector. But the northern Italian powerhouse now has a newfound energy and confidence – and it’s partly driven by Brexit. As the consequences of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU have kicked in, a significant...

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In Italy, a woman who -- for whatever reason -- decides she can't take care of her baby can leave it in a safe haven baby box, in complete anonymity. It’s increasingly rare for Italian women to choose this option, but it still happens. Over Easter, one woman decided to anonymously drop her baby boy into such a box at one of Milan’s biggest hospital...

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Founded upon the mission to deliver the wonderfully unconventional when it comes to high jewelry designs, Vhernier’s exquisite style and craftsmanship set it apart from others. The Milan-born jeweler is revered for its distinguished pieces and now boasts 14 boutiques worldwide. Joining a roster of globally beloved boutiques, Vhernier opens its door...

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Many visit museums searching for solace and enrichment. But the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan attempts to expand its therapeutic reach by taking some of its iconic masterpieces into a local research hospital. Details from works at Brera by artists from Francesco Hayez to Raphael have been blown up in high-definition and pasted onto walls in the corr...

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