La Scala’s Opening Night

On the evening of December 7th, as winter casts its elegant chill over Milan, a unique electricity fills the air around Piazza della Scala.
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Guarding Italy’s Treasures

Italy is a nation entrusted with an immense and beautiful burden. With 59 designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than any other country on
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Redefining Italian Cinema

For decades, the global perception of Italian cinema has been haunted by the ghosts of its glorious past. The conversation has been dominated by
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Italy’s Soft Power

In a restaurant in Tokyo, a diner specifies that their espresso must be ristretto. In a design studio in Stockholm, a team discusses the
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Piedmont in Autumn

There is a moment in early October when Piedmont transforms. A cool, humid air settles in the valleys, giving rise to the morning nebbia,
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Venice in the Mist

There are two Venices. The first is the city of summer: a dazzling, sun-drenched spectacle, teeming with crowds that flow like a human river
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The New Guard of Italian Wine

The world of Italian wine has long been a domain shaped by men. The image of the patriarch, the padrone, handing down the secrets
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Where Italian Design is Born

When one thinks of Italian design, iconic objects come to mind: an exquisitely tailored Poliform kitchen, a sculptural Cassina armchair, a perfectly proportioned B&B
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Italy’s Luxury Playbook

The final three months of the calendar year, from the launch of the autumn collections to the crescendo of the holiday shopping season, represent
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The Quiet Radical

In the world of global haute cuisine, spectacle often reigns supreme. We have become accustomed to culinary pyrotechnics: foams, gels, theatrical flourishes, and gravity-defying
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The Forest’s Bounty

As summer’s heat gives way to the cool, damp mornings of autumn, the Italian landscape undergoes a profound transformation. A unique scent fills the air in the woodlands that cloak the Apennines

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The Fire of Murano

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