From bomb sites to Bulgari: V&A falls under the spell of Italian glamour

A new exhibition charts how postwar Italy transformed the world’s perceptions of it, using its greatest export: style

Roberto Cavalli’s designs for Miley Cyrus

Italian designer Roberto Cavalli has created costumes for Beyonce, Cheryl Cole or Spice Girls. On February 14, Miley Cyrus will showcase her new costumes designed by Roberto Cavalli for the singer’s upcoming Bangerz Tour. Named after Miley Cyrus’ best-selling album, Bangerz Tour will have a lot of classic Cavalli looks with leopard and python-print denim … Read more

Carnevale Italiano. Pulcinella, Arlecchino, Colombina, Stenterello, and Brigella re-interpreted

  The Venetian carnival tradition (the annual Carnevale di Venezia) is most famous for its distinctive masks. The first documented sources mentioning the use of masks in Venice can be found as far back as the 13th century Five of the top names in fashion have interpreted the traditional masks of the Carnevale Italiane in … Read more

Latest fashion & beauty films: Dior, Chanel, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli

  London, Madagascar, Desert and the Lion are the topics revolving in our selection of fashion & beauty movies of the last week:   Dior Gardens: Le Longoza de Madagascar The eight-minute Dior documentary shows the Madagascar garden of Dior Maison, where the luxury French house grows the magical Longoza plant. Known for its regenerative … Read more

Dsquared2 in the midst of designing a new restaurant

Dsquared2 to open two pools-rooftop restaurant in Milan. Roberto Cavalli, Versace, GQ, Vogue, and fashion designers Dsquared2 are united by their venture into the restaurant business. Dean and Dan Caten, the twin brothers behind Dsquared2, are developing the interior design for Ceresio 7, a rooftop restaurant in Milan. Headed by former Bulgari Hotel chef Elio … Read more