Rinascente – if you’re familiar with Italy and you love shopping, then you’ve likely heard of it. This Italian shopping center is more than a mall; it’s more like a luxury New York Macy’s dedicated to the finest in men’s and women’s fashion, household items, wellness products, and more. Just last year, Roman residents flooded […]
When you hear the words Italian Fashion, one does not deny the immediate images of sophisticated and chic Italian women, quietly sashaying down the roman streets while their garments do all the talking. These women are the clear portrait of the most feminine Italian style the world has come to know, and you can find […]
There are a few things in life that can stir up emotion and conjure memories the way a scent can. With our sense of smell being so powerful, it is no wonder people spend more that $12 billion annually on perfumes worldwide. France ranks as the number one country in perfume exporting and […]
I arrive at Via dei Cappellari from Via del Pellegrino, off Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II, east of the River Tiber. The “hat-makers street” is like many others in the surrounding parts, named for the professions of those who practiced their trades in what has, since medieval times, been a commercial hub of trade and craftsmanship. […]
While walking through the Via Tiburtina, an old green van welcomes you to this amazing hidden gam in San Lorenzo. Do not miss this chance and just around the corner take a few steps along the lane. Especially if you like chocolate! SAID dal 1923 is one of the oldest chocolate factory in […]
You’ve decided to take the plunge and start a new life in Rome! Maybe you’ve visited Rome on holiday or maybe you’ve only seen it in movies. But whatever the reason, you’ve decided Italy’s famous capital, awash with history and culture, is just where you need to be. Now it’s time to start planning to […]
Monti, a tiny quartiere tucked away beside the Colosseum, might be small in size, but it has a lot packed in between its walls. Its history is varied and colourful; hardly surprising for the area which grew up alongside the Roman Forum, the political heart of the Roman empire. The original red-light district, in Roman […]
Unique, intricate, and dazzling are just a few words to describe the works of master goldsmith Gerardo Sacco. His passion for jewelry started at the tender age of 10 and provided him the opportunity to better his life. Forced to drop out of school and work to help support himself and his family, Sacco soon […]
Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana (D&G) have access to the masses in a very special way. Millions of people look to their iconic fashion house for clues about new style trends. But this year, their release of two daring creations just might be setting trends beyond the runway. Fashionable Islam D&G are known for […]
“2016 is the 110th Anniversary of our Maison. We will celebrate this important birthday looking forward to maintaining the pioneering spirit that has pushed us from 1906 till today.” —-Christian Rauch, CEO of Montblanc, world renowned German manufacturer of luxury writing instruments, watches, jewelry, and leather goods. I pay a visit to their store to […]