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

Milan fashion week: Prada goes for retro autumn/winter glamour

Prada avoids cliche with satin dresses, see-through slips, gold coats and skyscraper heels that evoke 1920s Berlin

Giorgio Armani’s Milan fashion week collection: spare and consistent

The elder statesman of Italian fashion delivers a collection that continues the Armani agenda of ‘non-ostentatious elegance’

Gucci in demure, muted, mood for autumn/winter 2014 Milan show

Low-heeled boots, shift dresses and low-key designs steer Frida Giannini house towards ‘pure simple glamour’ post-summer

Giambattista Valli now turning his eyes to Milan

Giambattista Valli announced debut Milan flagship store. Italian designer Giambattista Valli is turning his eyes to the Italian fashion capital of Milan. With with two stores in Paris, Giambattista Valli’s first Italian store is located on 12 via Sant’ Andrea, at the ‘Quadrilatero della moda.’ The 130 sq m flagship on the luxury fashion district … Read more