The fair dedicated to contemporary men’s fashion is expanding its temporal and physical horizons, proposes new contents and collaborations and a calendar of events and international launches that will focus on the most interesting and exciting input from the main fashion scenes, in addition to the creativity and savoir faire of companies and designers of international significance. …
By: Virginia Mutz In the recent Italian election, Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party, Brothers of Italy, secured the Prime Minister position in the general election, winning 26 percent of the population’s vote. Along with the Brothers of Italy, Meloni’s coalition consists of FDI ally Matteo Salvini, leader of the anti-immigration League party, and former …
By: Virginia Mutz Rome’s most famous sites – the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and the Sistine Chapel – are essential to experience Italy’s capital history and culture. However, such historical landmarks are often expensive, especially for young individuals who can rely on many ways …
By Erin Bode Corri la Vita, since 2003 the Florence marathon aimed at raising money for breast cancer treatment and research, is taking place this Sunday. Runners will have the choice between a 11 Km path if they want to participate in the competitive race, or a more scenic 6 Km walk. Participants wearing the …
By Erin Bode The Contemporary art gallery Il Ponte is presenting an exhibition by controversial, minimalist French painter Michel Parmentier. The exhibition, titled Michel Parmentier: Opere e documenti, runs until Dec. 30. Considered radical within the French painting scene, Parmentier built his career in the early 1960s. Studying at l’École des Métiers d’Art in France, …
By: Virginia Mutz Italy’s voters head to the polls this Sunday for a snap general election. It is likely that this election will mean more than just a new Prime Minister for the country. Expected to win is Giorgia Meloni, rumored “fascist,” which will mark the beginning of a far-right power controlling the government. Some …
The summer edition of Pitti Uomo, will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 14 to 17 June 2022. The fair dedicated to contemporary men’s fashion is expanding its temporal and physical horizons, proposing new content and new collaborations, as well as a calendar of events and international launches that will focus …
The Kennedy Foundation in collaboration with the Italian Red Cross will be holding a supplies drive for basic necessities April 23 and 24 in three Lidl supermarket locations. All supplies collected will be directly distributed to families in need. Supplies that are the most needed include baby necessities such as diapers, milk and wet wipes. …
The COVID-19 pandemic has become a norm in today’s world, from regular mask mandates to vaccine requirements. As it approaches its two year anniversary, the virus has infiltrated every aspect of everyday life: needing a vaccine to work or to travel, wearing a mask to the grocery store or the movie theater, and moving in-person …
Pitti Immagine Uomo returns to Florence Jan. 11-13. The fair, which will take place in its usual location – the Fortezza da Basso near the central train station – does not just promote new men fashion trends but it is also an attempt to relaunch Italian fashion and commerce, both slowed down in the last …