Design Itinerary : Milan

One of the Italian destinations where tourists are increasing is Milan: this isn’t a surprise because Milan is the main financial center in Italy and, above all, the city of fashion, industrial design and contemporary art. Milan, therefore, isn’t only a destination for conferences and business meetings, but a place where you can spend a … Read more

Gucci dives into safe waters with men’s nautical theme at Milan fashion week

The captain, pirate and first mate look are reworked, while over at Emporio Armani an urban wardrobe is unveiled

Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan joins the Luxury Collection

Katara Hospitality’s Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan is joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s The Luxury Collection brand. Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan, owned by Katara Hospitality global hotel owner, will open this November following an extensive renovation. The internationally-renowned hotel will also join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection portfolio. The opening will mark The … Read more

Milan furniture fair: house work

This year’s Milan furniture fair brings clever reworkings of classic designs, plus soft rounded shapes and sorbet colours. Becky Sunshine chooses her favourite pieces from the show

Famed Pasticceria Marchesi, one of Milan’s most famous pastry shops, bought by Prada

Famed Milanese pastry business bought by Prada.   Investing in upmarket gourmet snacks is the trend these days. Cavalli Caffès around the world and Gucci cafés in Florence, Milan, and Tokyo, will have a rival. Special branded Prada Café will open its doors this season. As part of the Prada’s wider expansion policy in Milan, … Read more

Artistic Perfumery is back in Milan at the sixth edition of Esxence- Stay Tuned.

Workshops, lectures and meetings to travel through the history of perfume at Esxence – The Scent of Excellence – March 20th – 23rd, 2014.   The world of artistic perfumes intrigues and fascinates both enthusiasts and perfumers. Between 20th-2rd3 March, the protagonists of artistic perfumery will be back in Milan for “Esxence – The Scent … Read more