LET’S TALK 500

The iconic FIAT 500 will be the primadonna of a not to be missed chat with Lapo Elkann, Enrico Leonardo Fagone, Roberto Giolito and Luca Napolitano in occasion of the launch of Fiat 500 – The design book published by Rizzoli.coverThis visually rich and fascinating book explains not only the genesis and “design metamorphosis” of each model, but also their backgrounds,
and explores the contributions of the designers who have helped to
develop them with innovation and foresight.PAG 32-33Let’s take a colorful ride on board of the most iconic Italian car, discovering the project, the lines and the evolution in a book that tells the design, style and the transformation into a modern city car. IMG_8269A visual history of the FIAT 500, the ultimate lifestyle car that has
remained a timeless classic and design legend. PAG 79
Considered to be one of the most popular models in automotive history, the FIAT 500
has become a legend over time.PAG 53
Its innovative features, the original and recognizable design of its bodywork, and its versatility have distinguished it as an automotive icon with enduring appeal. FIAT 500: IMG_8271The Design Book is an invitation to embark on a captivating journey
through the main milestones of the 500 project.

Wednesday December 16th 2015 at 6.30 pm at the Galleria Carla Sozzani

FASHIONABLY CHINESE SPRING 2015 AT THE MET GALA

ImageProxy.mvcFrom May 7 through August 16, 2015 The Costume Institute’s spring 2015 exhibition will be Chinese Whispers, Art, Film, and Fashion. The exhibition will explore how China has fueled the creative imagination for centuries, high fashion will be juxtaposed with Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains, and other art, as well as Chinese films to reveal ongoing dialogues between East and West, past and present.
Save the date!

FREEDOM, WIND, SPEED… WHILE RIDING A LEGEND

What is a common dream for thousand of Americans?
Become a centaur and ride a roaring Harley Davidson, synonymous with power, independence and freedom ‘. Thousands of motorized tribes meet regularly in bikeweeks, gigantic rallies really epic proportions.

Here my article published in Italian Magazine ESTETIC. In english and in Italian.
It’s all about the legendary Harley Davidson and those amazing  Bikers Weeks all over the world.
Enjoy the ride!

HARLEY 1 BIKEWEEKS
The event starts at Daytona, Florida with the beach that rumbles of thunder chrome. Ten days of races and parties with more ‘than 500,000 admissions. Located in Laughlin, Nevada, it darts through the Grand Canyon and the legendary Route 66, while in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the bikes can devour a beach 100 kilometers. A meta ‘June Laconia, New Hampshire gathers more’ than 400,000 bikers. August live a hot event in Sturgis, South Dakota. From ‘September 8 to 13 meet at Lake Faak in Austria, for a gathering involving more than 70,000 admissions. After the summer the tribe trasmigano in New Orleans and Las Vegas, to return to Daytona for Biketoberfest crowded meta ‘in October.

IL SOGNO DI MIGLIAIA DI AMERICANI?
Trasformarsi in centauro e cavalcare una ruggente Harley Davidson, sinonimo di potere, indipendenza e liberta’. Migliaia di tribu motorizzate si riuniscono periodicamente nei bikeweeks, giganteschi raduni dalle proporzioni davvero epiche.
La kermesse parte da Daytona, Florida con la spiaggia che rimbomba di tuoni cromati. Dieci giorni di corse e feste con piu’ di 500,000 presenze. A Laughlin, Nevada, si scorazza nel Gran Canyon e nella mitica Route 66, mentre a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, le moto possono divorare una spiaggia di 100 kilometri. A meta’ giugno Laconia, New Hampshire raduna piu’ di 400,000 bikers. Agosto vive un caldissimo appuntamento a Sturgis, South Dakota.
Controbatte l’Europa. Dall’ 8 al 13 Settembre appuntamento al Lago Faak in Austria, per un raduno che prevede oltre 70.000 presenze.
Dopo l’estate le tribu trasmigano a New Orleans e Las Vegas, fino al ritorno a Daytona per l’affollatissimo Biketoberfest di meta’ Ottobre.
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NEW YORK: The HD paradise!
Fans around the world find the top of the production shops Harley-Davidson of NYC, located in Long Island and Chinatown. (Nycharleydavidson.com) In a galactic space you can find models more ‘recent, used, clothing, accessories and even a bar to make new friends, while in rinonati shops pharmacies Kiehl’s (kiehls.com) exhibits HD Vintage and buy specific products to defend against threats of air, sun and wind.
NEW YORK: I PARADISI HD
Gli appassionati di tutto il mondo trovano il top della produzione nei negozi Harley-Davidson of NYC, situati a Long Island e Chinatown. (nycharleydavidson.com) In uno spazio galattico si possono trovare i modelli piu’ recenti, l’usato, abbigliamento, accessori e perfino un bar per fare nuove amicizie, mentre nei rinonati negozi della farmacie Kiehl’s (kiehls.com) si possono ammirare HD vintage e acquistare prodotti ad hoc per difendersi dalle minacce dell’aria, del sole e del vento.TENDER REBELS
It seems that the bikers, often identified as bad boys, you are reassured, combine less trouble and spend more ‘. Statistics show that, in a gathering important, taxes on sales exceed $ 16 million and accumulate 700 tons of garbage. Declining fines, arrests, traffic violations and … marriages. Yet the sites employees ensure that the bikers’ more ‘hard’ are in reality ‘of romantics looking for soul mate, not surprisingly bikerkiss.com promotes meetings and kisses between bikers, of course, riding a’ flaming Harley.

Ready to ride?

laconiamcweek.com
sturgismotorcyclerally.com
daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest
lightningcustoms.com
officialbikeweek.com
bikersusa.com

TENERI RIBELLI
Pare che i bikers, spesso identificati come bad boys, si siano tranquillizzati, combinino meno guai e spendano di piu’. Statistiche dicono che, in un raduno importante, le tasse sulle vendite superino i 16 milioni di dollari e che si accumulino 700 tonnellate di spazzatura. In calo le multe, gli arresti, le violazioni del traffico e…i matrimoni. Eppure i siti addetti assicurano che i bikers“piu’ duri” siano in realta’ dei romanticoni in cerca dell’anima gemella, non a caso bikerkiss.com promuove incontri e baci tra bikers, naturalmente a cavallo di un’ infuocata Harley.

Love Italian ceramics? Check Savona, Liguria

Savona, the fascinating Italian city located in the Liguria region, has a new gem of art and culture in the heart of its historic district: the brand new Museo della Ceramica (Ceramics Museum).
www.museodellaceramica.savona.it Museo Ceramica 3Located in a magnificent 15th-century Palazzo, the collection boasts about a thousand of Ligurian ceramics from the 15th century to the contemporary period. Not to be missed!
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New Bianchi store in Milan. Cycles, sportwear, cakes and other delicacies.

The legendary Italian champion Fausto Coppi

The legendary Italian champion Fausto Coppi

The legendary Bianchi cycles celebrates its 130th anniversary with the opening the new innovative “Bianchi Cafè & Cycles” in Milan.SAM_4732 copySAM_4735 copy SAM_4742 copyA must go, if you love top quality bicycles, Italian taste and a sporty lifestyle.

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The Milan location will provide a wide range of services, including bicycle shops, technical assistance, bike fitting and fined restaurant cafè.

For the press preview Genova’s Pasticceria Poldo served a delicious rupsberry semifreddo. 

Rupsberry semifreddo by Particceria Poldo in Genua.

Rupsberry semifreddo by Particceria Poldo in Genua.

                                    

 

 

 

 

 

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Genua Poldo’s Chef Francesco Crocco

Poldo’s Chef Francesco Crocco whispered to me that he would impress the evening crowd with a chocolate fountain…

 

SAM_4724 copyFor the opening super Chef Davide Oldani, created some amazing hors d’oeuvre, including a tuna creme decorated with beetroot and fried capers

A superChef Oldani ctreation: tuna mousse with beetroot, arugula and fried capers

A superChef Oldani ctreation: tuna mousse with beetroot, arugula and fried capers

followed by the succulent Fregole al Caffe (the fregola is a toasted pasta with an earthy, nutty flavour) with rosemary oil, pears  and a zest of coffee.

Fregole with pears ,rosemary oil and a touch of coffee

Fregole with pears ,rosemary oil and a touch of coffee

 

 

Bianchi Cafè & Cycles
Via Cavallotti, Milan
www.bianchi.com

MAESTRO FEURER AT THE PERMANENTE IN MILAN

Milan Fashion Week: A Week overflowing with silly fashion victims of the Bronx Padano, Useless “New Emerging Designersand thousands of wanna be.
Luckily tonight I went The the extraordinary exhibition of the legendary photographer Hans Feurer, a triumph of ALL images in film, spanning from 70s to 90s , no digital, no photoshop! HF

If You are in Milan
and
if you are a fan of  “real” photographic art , do not miss it! hf 2.Palazzo della Permanente , Via Turati.
with Hans Fuerer                                               Here I am with the great Maestro.

ST PATRICK’S DAY: THE WORLD TURNS GREEN!

This weekend!                                                                                                                Tourism’s Ireland Global Greening will involve iconic sites in countries around the world including the Sydney Opera House,Opera House - Sydney the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Torre Pendente - Pisathe Little Mermaid in Copenhagen

La Sirenetta - Copenhagenand many more…
Last addition: for the first time ever, the iconic Great Wall of China will become the ‘Green Wall of China’????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

NY FUTURISTA’S ART LOVERS , check CIMA !

On February 22, 2014  CIMA the Center for Italian Modern Art will open its doors to the public at 421 Broome Street in Manhattan. The Soho space was founded earlier this year by curator, art historian, and collector Laura Mattioli. It will launch — on a Tuesday-to-Saturday, by-appointment-only schedule, with guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays — with an exhibition devoted to the under-represented Futurist artist and designer Fortunato Depero.Deperomotocicletta_1390954553

…………..BROKEN IS BEAUTIFUL! ROTTO E’ BELLO !

Are you always afraid that your luggage could be damaged during the trip?                      Do you hate bad surprises at the baggage claim?

Well, the solution is simple: buy a NEW suitcase ALREADY damaged!                           Two venetian designers created Crash Baggage www.crashbaggage.com bags that are born already “bruised” as if those who load the luggage had no pity. They are in three different sizes and many colors: red, yellow, blue, gray, black and a trendy military green. They are light weight (the trolley is less than two pounds). The unfortunate bags are battered outside but inside they are really “traditional ” with several pockets for documents and toiletry items.
So why should you worry about any possible damage, since your luggage is already damaged? Enjoy the trip, the new slogan is “Please handle without care”
Check my post in Traveller. Guarda il mio post su Traveller                           http://www.vanityfair.it/viaggi-traveller/notizie-viaggio/news/13/08/27/crash-baggage-la-valigia-anti-ammaccatura-da-portare-in-aereo                                               

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HAT-OLOGY

WANT TO SEE MORE THAN 100 AMAZING HATS?
Where? In Milan at the Palazzo Morando , Via S.Andrea 6
Exhibition “Hat-Ology, Anna Piaggi and her hats”. Until November 30,
You can see the immense heritage that the journalist and fashion icon has left to the world of the image and culture: hats, true works of art as her eclectic style
“My hat is something personal. It contains the soul, the emotion and the feelings that move this little world”anna piaggi hat annA PIAGGI COPY HAT PIAGGI at sghow ALLAPiaggi room aanna piaggi eople

MEN SHOES…OHH MAN!

Flamboyant sneakers,  barefoot sneakers, kiss loafers,                                                    driving a boat or playing cricket, transparent soles,                                                            classic black&white, crazy silver&gold.                                                                                 Check the slide show with the latest hip shoes                                                             from the Men Fashion Week in Milan.                                                                           Hold your breath (and your wallet)

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Looking for Madonna’s iconic Blond Ambition corset?

Well, you have to wait till October 25, when the Brooklyn Museum will host Jean Paul Gaultier, from the sidewalk to the catwalk,
Jean-Pau-Gaultier-Diet-Cokea spectacular exhibition of this celebrated French couturier’s work loved by mega stars such as Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue and many more. George ChinThe show is organized into seven thematic sections: The Odyssey, The Boudoir, Muses, Punk Cancan, Skin Deep, Metropolis, and Urban Jungle. 3386964583_9959fc7e93_o Have a nice trip!ImageProxy.mvc

PUNK FASHION AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM. FROM CHAOS (a little…) TO COUTURE ( a lot…)

Get ready to dress PUNK!
The new spring 2013 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum is supposed to be a tribute the punk’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the 1970s ( that ‘s the chaos) through its continuing influence today ( mais oui, la couture, naturellement !)

Adventure yourself in a dark itinerary featuring approximately 100 designs for men and women.
Few original punk garments from the mid-1970s are juxtaposed with recent, directional fashion to illustrate how haute couture and ready-to-wear have borrowed punk’s visual symbols, with paillettes being replaced with safety pins, feathers with razor blades, and bugle beads with studs.

Focusin on the concept of ‘made-to-measure,’ the exhibition focuses on materials, techniques, and embellishments associated with the anti-establishment style.
Presented as an immersive multimedia, multisensory experience, the clothes are animated with period music videos and soundscaping audio techniques. A great jump in a chaotic sea full of creativity and disrespect.

The new spring 2013 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum is supposed to be a tribute the punk’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the 1970s ( that ‘s the chaos) through its continuing influence today ( mais oui, la couture, naturellement !)

Adventure yourself in a dark itinerary featuring approximately 100 designs for men and women.
Few original punk garments from the mid-1970s are juxtaposed with recent, directional fashion to illustrate how haute couture and ready-to-wear have borrowed punk’s visual symbols, with paillettes being replaced with safety pins, feathers with razor blades, and bugle beads with studs.

Focusing on the relationship between the punk concept of ‘do-it-yourself’ and the couture concept of ‘made-to-measure,’ the exhibition focuses on materials, techniques, and embellishments associated with the anti-establishment style.
Presented as an immersive multimedia, multisensory experience, the clothes are animated with period music videos and soundscaping audio techniques. A great jump in a chaotic sea full of creativity and disrespect.
Maybe a little bit “too couture”, since the chaos is somehow leaving more space to top designer’s creations.
The exhibition, on view from May 9 through August 14, 2013

… I lost my luggage! What shall I wear on the red carpet tonight?

                   by Cesare Zucca for ONE, the pleasure of the luxury                                http://www.behance.net/gallery/ONE-Il-piacere-del-lusso/10222663                     

                                   THE GLAMOROUS MARK HOTEL                                              Here you are in New York but at the baggage claim you discover that your suitcases are lost somewhere and in a few hours you have an important appointment that you can’t miss! All the “lost luggage person” will be happy with the new collaboration between the Mark Hotel themarkhotel. com, one of the most exclusive hotels in Manhattan and the store Bergdorf Goodman bergdorfgoodman.com one of the most prestigious clothing stores on Fifth Avenue. Actually the Mark offers its guests private access to the shop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So do not panic! On the phone, or mobile phone, you can solve the problem at any time of the day or night, all remaining in the comfort of your own room, wi- thout even leaving, the concierge Mark hotel has supplied a private line with Bergdorf Goodman and his personal shopping department, a service that has a list of professional experts in super fashion shopping. The hotel offer the service free of charge. The personal Shopper, deliveries and the whims of the host… are included in the room rate!                                                                                                                        

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VENICE:DO YOU BEAD?

Let me introduce the charming “signora veneziana” Gloria Beggiato, owner of the magnificent Hotel Metropole and creator of the 2013 Fashion Design Made In Venice a five months event dedicated to strictly Venetian designers whose products favour refined and precious materials

Once a year, the windows of the Metropole’s Oriental Bar become a luxurious display of Venetian excellence and help rediscover objects combining art, technique and fashion. www.hotelmetropole.com

Once a year, the windows of the Metropole’s Oriental Bar become a luxurious display of Venetian excellence and help rediscover objects combining art, technique and fashion.
www.hotelmetropole.com

Among this year artists, Marisa Convento presented Venetian Dreams, an amazing collection of necklaces, earrings, bags and corals created from the most beautiful Venetian glass beads as a tribute to the traditional crafts of Venice, once entrusted to the patient and creative hand of the “impiraresse” (bead workers).

Among this year artists, Marisa Convento presented Venetian Dreams, an amazing collection of necklaces, earrings, bags and corals created from the most beautiful Venetian glass beads as a tribute to the traditional crafts of Venice, once entrusted to the patient and creative hand of the “impiraresse” (bead workers).

Despite hours of work Marisa aims to keep prices under control. For example, a stunning glass bauble on a cord costs about $75 and this elegant handmade bag is less than $250.

Despite hours of work Marisa aims to keep prices under control. For example, a stunning glass bauble on a cord costs about $75 and this elegant handmade bag is less than $250.

Coming right from the sea…This spectacular necklace looks like a coral tree, but is actually made from minuscule red beads. It took two weeks of work!

Coming right from the sea…This spectacular necklace looks like a coral tree, but is actually made from minuscule red beads. It took two weeks of work!

Marisa is also an enthusiastic supporter of DO YOU BEAD?  www.doyoubead.com, a project that aims to popularize the culture and tradition of glass beads produced in
Venice and Murano, increasingly threatened by the marketing of no value products
 and no historical repertory.

Marisa is also an enthusiastic supporter of DO YOU BEAD? www.doyoubead.com , a project that aims to popularize the culture and tradition of glass beads produced in
Venice and Murano, increasingly threatened by the marketing of no value products
 and no historical repertory.

In an age of fakes and degradation of genuine products, what is common to all designers and companies involved in
DYB? is a great passion for these little wonders that are traditional Venetian beads

In an age of fakes and degradation of genuine products, what is common to all designers and companies involved in
DYB? is a great passion for these little wonders that are traditional Venetian beads

The glass beads are in fact part of the fundamental enormous artistic heritage that the city of Venice has produced over the centuries.


The glass beads are in fact part of the fundamental enormous artistic heritage that the city of Venice has produced over the centuries.

Check Marisa Convento web www.venetiandreams.altervista.org

Check Marisa Convento web www.venetiandreams.altervista.org