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Fashion

Open house

Fendi merges heritage and ambition from its Roman headquarters, honoring its roots while showcasing culture in a historic palazzo.

  • Issue #166
  • 11 min read
Open house
Design

Hand in hand

Technology and craftsmanship are putting Mattiazzi at the apex of Italy’s ‘Triangle of the Chair’.

  • Issue #159
  • 6 min read
Craftsman Walter Vogrig working on a curved wooden chair component in the Mattiazzi factory workshop
Technology

Bright sparks

Some companies prioritize lighting, and for good reason. Effective lighting improves aesthetics, mood, and health.

  • Issue #158
  • 11 min read
Modern office interior with coffee bar, white bar stools, circular ceiling lights, and curved white seating area
Fashion

Making history

Bottega Veneta blends tradition and modernity, crafting its unique place in luxury fashion.

  • Issue #158
  • 11 min read
Exterior facade of Bottega Veneta boutique with classical columns and large display windows
Craft

Best-case scenario

How a commitment to Italian craft and smart collaborations revived a long-dormant heritage trunk-maker.

  • Issue #154
  • 5 min read
Artisan in white lab coat working on detailed craftswork at Au Départ's Milan workshop
Fashion

Class of its own

Fashion schools tend to be either technical or conceptual. Yet Florence's Polimoda is stitching together a new approach, promoting both practical skills and artistic experimentation.

  • Issue #151
  • 14 min read
Two students in a fashion classroom, one fitting a black garment on another who is wearing protective covering
Craft

Upper hand

Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.

  • Issue #150
  • 1 min read
Red leather glove on a workbench beside scissors and craft tools.
Retail

Bringing it all back home

Fendi's partnership with Design Holding could see it become equally associated with fine furniture and interior design. CEO Serge Brunschwig shares some home truths.

  • Issue #149
  • 7 min read
White modernist building with repetitive arched windows and classical statue in foreground
Retail

Evolution theory

Since becoming CEO of Gucci in 2015 Marco Bizzarri has found competitive advantage in embracing change. Here he explains the importance of following your instincts – and being open to the world.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
Marco Bizzarri sits at his office desk wearing a blue three-piece suit and glasses, smiling at the camera
Fashion

On a slow roll

Inspired by an Italian appreciation of quality, three friends have created a clothing company that’s determined not to be a fashion brand.

  • Issue #148
  • 5 min read
On a slow roll

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