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Shifting gears
Fiat's €700m gamble on the electric 500e is transforming Turin's historic Mirafiori factory into a modern EV hub, proving that Italian automotive heritage can thrive in the low-emissions age.
Faithful to the cause
Knoll’s European arm is remaining loyal to its mid-century heritage, while also adding new designs by Piero Lissoni. It all makes for comfortable business.
Italy Survey
Industry leaders – from food to fashion and technology to shipbuilding – offer their perspectives on why, and how, Italy will bounce back.
Made of stern stuff
Italian design houses unite to protect a €43bn industry that combines generational craftsmanship with global talent, creating an innovation hub rivalling Silicon Valley.
Time for a reboot
From visionary aerospace companies to powerful boat-makers, Italy is home to a far-reaching crop of mobility players. We meet the transport-industry movers that are pioneering smarter and greener ways of travelling and commuting.
Right materials
We visit Gentili Mosconi, the Como fabrics firm that stitches the fashion industry together.
Heart of glasses
In between fashion weeks, Milan plays host to Mido: the world’s biggest stage for eyewear.
Relaxed fit
Slowear successfully disregards ‘fashion’ in favour of quality, provenance and longevity, housing four of our favourite Italian clothing companies under one umbrella brand.
