Alfa Castaldi retrospective at Galleria Carla Sozzani

The Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan presents an extensive retrospective of the documentary photographer and reporter Alfa Castaldi from 16th February to 30th March. His work in fashion became legendary. In 1968 he was the first to travel to the Eastern Europe for a fashion shoot, placing the clothes of Walter Albini, Ken Scott, Krizia and Jean-Baptiste … Read more

High-impact urban sportswear: Zegna Sport Spring-Summer 2013

Zegna Sport Spring-Summer 2013 adv campaign Chinese-born Canadian actor Shawn Dou, known after Zhang Yimou’s movie The Love of the Hawthorn Tree (2010), The Flowers of War (2011), and Dangerous Liaisons (2012), is the face of Zegna Sport Spring – Summer 2013 advertising campaign shot by David Sims. Zegna Sport brand, known for high-impact urban … Read more

Bespoke golf polo shirts by Treccani Milano

Custom golf polo shirts by Treccani Milano After the recent launches of handmade leather golf bags and shoes, Treccani Milano fashion house expands its portfolio with the introduction of new line of custom golf polo shirts. Once a custom order is placed, it is sent to artisans in the company’s Milan bottega (Italian for lab) … Read more

Holiday joie de vivre: Karl Lagerfeld’s Peplum People

FENDI ‘Peplum People’ by Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi’s and Chanel’s Creative Director, stepped behind the camera to unveil an exclusive film featuring Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2013 collection. The two and a half minute video of Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2013 campaign was shot on the Italian coast and was inspired by “Collage”- Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2013 advertising campaign. … Read more

The Batman: limited edition collection of luxury Montegrappa pens

The Batman Pen ant The Alchemist Ball Point: limited edition collection of luxury Montegrappa pens This February, London’s Harrods launched a limited edition collection of luxury Italian Montegrappa pens, each with a distinctive design of its own. The Batman Pen with components of aluminium, a collaboration of Italy’s renowned manufacturer of fine writing instruments with … Read more

Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer: 60 years of all the right moves

“It isn’t a buckle or a clasp. It’s the Horsebit. Light and pliable as it is fashionable and luxurious”, says Gucci about its creation celebrating six decades. From the permanent collection of the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to the world’s most fashionable streets, Gucci’s Horsebit loafer has inspired legions of … Read more