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Manufacturing

Beauty therapy

When cosmetics-maker Davines relocated to the outskirts of Parma to focus on its values, it started a regional revolution in how businesses balance purpose and profit.

  • Issue #137
  • 3 min read
Three products arranged on a soft grey surface.
Transport

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.

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
Stylized illustration of a modern high-speed train with red and white livery against a teal background
Retail

Stepping forward

In Veneto, despite economic uncertainty, traditions hold on and Italians stay sharp in style and business.

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
White Palladian villa with classical arched colonnade overlooking manicured formal gardens in Veneto, Italy
Culture

Golden boot

What do Italians think makes their country special? We speak to nine prominent residents, from actors to art collectors, to find out what they love most about Italy.

  • Issue #137
  • 3 min read
Five illustrations of various people.
Food & Drink

On the Italian job

In the wake of the pandemic, Italians are forging new paths in the reconstruction of their lives. We talk to three pioneers in the fields of food, economics and fashion.

  • Issue #137
  • 7 min read
Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly, standing in casual business attire at a restaurant terrace with outdoor seating
Media

Word up

There’s a newfound appetite for reliable news and positive storytelling. We meet the people aiming to feed it.

  • Issue #136
  • 26 min read
Word up
Culture

New waves

The sun on your back and the slower pace of life is often best accompanied by the strains of summer tunes. But how to find them? Radio can take us to atmospheric destinations and…

  • Issue #135
  • 9 min read
New waves
Food & Drink

Next on the menu

Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura concocts a recipe for how restaurants can adapt to survive the pandemic, discussing new business models and the importance of supporting local producers.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Next on the menu
Culture

Frontline reporting

In Italy’s worst-hit region, a plucky local newspaper is a lifeline for residents. We meet its editor to learn about the challenges of covering a pandemic.

  • Issue #133
  • 5 min read
Frontline reporting

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