Eat, Stay, Love Snippets

Envy Italy invites you to spread your wings and broaden your horizons this spring. Meet inspiring artisans, creative chefs and young designers. Discover boutique boltholes, unique exhibitions and award-winning vineyards and explore Italy’s most exceptional VIP destinations, from coast to coast

Perfection in Puglia

Masseria Torre Maizza, a new Rocco Forte Hotel on the glamorous Italian Adriatic coast in Puglia, will open its doors in May 2019. Located in the picturesque area of Savelletri di Fasano, this lush retreat marries natural beauty with Italian elegance. Once a historic sixteenth-century farmhouse, the resort will have 40 spacious rooms and suites beautifully furnished by local artisans and designed by Olga Polizzi.

For opening offers take a look at: www.roccofortehotels.com Terracotta Sculpture

If in Sorrento, make time to stop by the terracotta sculpturing studio of Marcello Aversa. The studio which has the feel of a sacred museum, has the most amazing display of beautiful miniature terracotta pieces of the nativity and Holy Week processions of the town. If you are lucky you might see Marcello at work on one of his pieces in his studio.

Studio address: Via Sersale 3, Sorrento

Waves of Inspiration

Imagine the sound of the sea as it washes across the shore, the scent of fresh spring flowers and wild mountain herbs, the warmth of the Mediterranean summer sun on your skin and the refreshing touch of a gentle coastal breeze. This is the Tuscan Archipelago: a fantastic world made up of enchanting places and beautiful experiences. Somehow, this unique blend of senses has been magically captured and masterfully bottled by inspiring perfumers Acqua dell’Elba.

www.acquadellelba.com

Laid Back Luxury

Ben Heart is one of Italy’s hottest young fashion brands, combining artisan craftmanship with the finest quality materials, Heart’s stunning leather designs are made to last a lifetime. Working with the softest leathers and infusing traditional techniques with modern methods, designer Ben produces unique pieces, such as jackets, bags, belts and shoes, which are both handmade and hard-wearing. Rising rapidly from a small shop in Florence, Ben Heart now has stores globally including the recent opening of a hip boutique in Dubai.

Most of Ben Heart’s designs are unisex, and tailormade pieces can be ordered on request: www.benheart.it

Designer Details

Art, design, fashion and beauty are all trademarks of the unmistakeable pieces of jewellery created by Angela Caputi Giuggiù. Thought-provoking, vivid designs feature vibrant colours and intriguing textures. Necklaces featuring animal and marine figures crafted from resins are both bold and beautiful; her pieces are each intricately detailed and have a sense of joy.

SUPER DUPER HATS

A collection of creative minds and artistic skills, Super Duper Hats is the brainchild of Ilaria Cornacchini, Veronica Cornacchini and Matteo Gioli. With a combined passion for fashion, music, design, dance, textiles and technology Super Duper Hats has adopted ancient millinery techniques and boldly uses traditional skills to produce eye-catching, contemporary hats in its studio in Florence.

www.superduperhats.com

A Roman Renaissance

Hotel de la Ville, opening in May 2019, is currently in the final stages of a very striking transformation from eighteenth-century palazzo to super chic five star hotel. Its glamorous new identity pays homage to the European Grand Tour giving the interior design an irresistible contemporary twist. The results of an inspiring collaboration between designers Tommaso Ziffer and Olga Polizzi Hotel de la Ville will offer some of the most elegant and spacious hotel rooms in Rome.

www.roccofortehotels.com

Vibrant and Vintage

If you are looking for accommodation that has character and a sense of cool, then look no further than Palazzo Manfredi’s vivacious new Palm Suites. Located in an elegant eighteenth-century building, Palm Suites boast lavish interiors enhanced by unique furnishings, designer accessories and stunning views. Fusing colourful, vintage and exotic designs with a sense of timeless charm these exciting new suites are a fashionista’s dream abode.

www.palmsuiterome.com

Seduced by Silver

For a sensational gift crafted in some serious silver explore Pampaloni’s collection of high-end artisan artworks. From cufflinks and bracelets to goblets and platters, each item is beautifully handmade in Tuscany.

www.pampaloni.com

Flavours of Capri

A traditional, after-dinner liquor from the island of Capri, one of the very first limoncellos originates from one family’s age-old recipe. At the end of the late nineteenth century Vincenza Canale (one of Capri’s very first hoteliers) started offering a glass of home-made limoncello to her guests at her famous guest house, the “Mariantonia”. To this day genuine Limoncello di Capri continues to be made using the same time-honoured recipe.

www.limoncello.com

The Merchant of Venice

Firmly located on the ancient trade route where silk, spices and perfumes were shipped around the world, Venice has, for centuries, been home to some of Italy’s most elegant and sought-after luxury products. The Vidal family’s Merchant of Venice brand encapsulates a more modern sense of Venetian sophistication. Intoxicating perfumes and elegant elixirs are perfectly presented in beautiful glass bottles which are pieces of art.

www.themerchantofvenice.com