PERFECT DAY BOLOGNA | FIRENZE | TORINO
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Welcome to Global Blue’s Perfect Day guide to Bologna, Firenze and Torino, produced in collaboration with Italian food purveyor Eataly. Here we share with you the best luxury shopping to be discovered in these great and historic regions. 2015 is an exciting year for Italy with the international Expo event taking up residence in Milan from May to October, welcoming millions of visitors from around the world. The Expo event will highlight awareness and lead discussions on the theme of food and sustainability on a global level, with a 1.1 million square metre exhibition space bringing together international companies, cultures, ideas and technology, all committed to the cause of ensuring sustainable nutrition is available to all people around the planet, a cause that is also at the heart of Eataly’s ethos. Eataly’s presence at Expo will shine a light on Italian biodiversity in food. Occupying two pavilions and 20 restaurants on site, Eataly will showcase the best Italian produce and cooking, with a focus on regional specialities from across the country, highlighting the quality and taste that can be enjoyed by buying from local producers. One thing is for sure, you couldn’t have chosen a better time to visit this vibrant country, rich in heritage and renowned for producing quality goods across an array of products, from highfashion clothing to gourmet cuisine.
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From the diverse beauty of Bologna, to the elegant architecture of Torino and the fine crafts of Firenze, Italy’s cities offer culture and heritage in abundance. Renowned around the world for producing luxury goods of the highest quality, upon exploration of these three cities you’ll discover stylish, high-fashion boutiques, flagship stores, cultural attractions and world-class eateries that will leave you in no doubt as to why Italy is one of Europe’s premier destinations for international travellers from around the world. With so much to discover, here we present an edited guide to the best food and fashion finds in these renowned regions.
06 Luisa Spagnoli 08 Marella
18 Liu Jo
10 Eataly Story
24 Eataly at Expo 2015
12 Tommy Hilfiger
26 Miss Sixty
14 Twin-Set
28 Kiehl’s
16 Eataly Stores
30 Global Blue Lounge
22 Sisley
calvinklein.com TORINO Via Roma 342
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Founded by Luisa Spagnoli in 1928, this Italian brand of the same name is still a family-run business, now in its fourth generation. Luisa Spagnoli made a name for itself by producing luxury knitwear, crafted from angora yarn to achieve a refi ned, silky fi nish. Today the brand offers a complete range of womenswear and accessories. A strong sense of identity, personal style and quality form its core values, with designs based on
research, refi nement, taste and contemporary aesthetics. Fabrics and yarns are still selected to guarantee the highest quality for each garment and design. Production is carefully monitored and controlled throughout the creation process to ensure the resulting attire embodies all that is revered about Italian manufacturing and style, combining avant-garde technologies with attention to detail, to present sartorial prowess and true Italian style.
STORES Florence Via degli Strozzi, 20 rosso - tel. 055 294727 Via dei Calzaiuoli, 34 rosso - tel. 055 213857 Bologna Via Arno, 34/F - tel. 051 462168 Via de’ Carbonesi, 1/B - tel. 051 273472 Via Francesco Rizzoli, 5/A - tel. 051 267083 Turin Via G. Garibaldi, 9 bis F - tel. 011 543447 Via Roma, 61 - tel. 011 547136 Store Online: luisaspagnoli.it
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Italian clothing and accessories brand Marella offers glamorous, contemporary female fashions for all occasions. Merging the latest trends with Italian style, products are designed with the dynamic and style-conscious woman in mind, offering a wide range of coats, jackets, blouses, dresses, footwear, handbags and much more. Marella is always searching for innovative ways
to cater to the modern woman, and the Marella Art.365 capsule is a new concept based on trans-seasonal pieces, with a refined design that is suitable for both day and evening. Crease-free and hand-washable, the collection offers an ideal solution for busy women who travel frequently and require a wardrobe that is stylish, practical and easy to care for.
Marella, Via Giuseppe Luigi Lagrange, 19C, 10123 Turin, +39 011 506 4658, marella.com
Marella, Piazza Maggiore 2E-2F, 40124 Bologna, +39 051 232053, marella.com
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Eataly: a place to buy, eat and learn about Italian culture At Eataly you can eat, buy and learn about Italian food and culture, with a vast selection of Italian food and wine, incorporating the best local traditional products, waiting to be discovered. Eataly’s vision is to increase awareness of quality products, paying special attention to the source and processing of raw ingredients. Eataly believes that everyone deserves quality produce – and proves that sourcing it doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, by creating direct contact between the producer and the customer and offering an opportunity to purchase
the best local products at sustainable prices. Eataly approaches its mission with a twofold philosophy: it sells products as ingredients to take home or to enjoy as dishes at one its many restaurants; and it offers education opportunities, including cooking classes, tastings and encounters with great chefs and producers. This allows consumers to develop their perception of quality and evolve a sense of taste and enjoyment that contributes to a more satisfied and happier existence. Eataly advocates the Italian philosophy that eating well promotes better living.
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Tommy Hilfiger is known for classic, all-American style that melds pop culture and the preppy, East Coast lifestyle. One of the world’s leading premium lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger delivers superior styling, quality and value to customers worldwide. Designer Tommy Hilfiger launched his namesake fashion label in 1985 and the brand quickly expanded. In the 1990s, he was one of the first designers to blend fashion and celebrity, sponsoring tours for rock music legends such as the Rolling Stones and featuring musicians such as Lenny Kravitz, David Bowie and Beyoncé in his advertising campaigns.
Since its debut, Tommy Hilfiger has grown into an important apparel and retail company. Its large and loyal customer base appreciates the brand’s breadth of beautifully designed, highquality product lines which include menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, men’s tailoring, Hilfiger Denim, the Hilfiger Collection, sportswear, fragrance, footwear, watches, eyewear and home furnishings. The relaxed, youthful attitude of Hilfiger’s first designs has remained a distinctive hallmark throughout all his subsequent collections as the label has grown into the fully-fledged lifestyle brand it is today.
Hilfiger Denim, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 8, 10122 Turin, +39 011 436 1227
Opening times Monday-Sunday: 10.30am-7.30pm
Tommy Hilfiger, Centro Commerciale Le Gru, Via Crea 10, 10095 Turin, +39 011 707 9344
Opening times Monday-Sunday: 9am-10pm
Tommy Hilfiger, Piazza degli Antinori 3D, 50123 Florence, +39 055 274 1041
Opening times Monday-Sunday: 10.30am-7.30pm
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Floral explosions, romance and contrast provide the principal themes for TwinSet Simona Barbieri’s 2015 spring/summer collection ‘A thousand expressions and more’ is the motto behind TwinSet Simona Barbieri’s charming spring/summer collection, which combines floral patterns with emotive shades and charismatic prints. Chic natural tones contrast with strong colours, while the workmanship and selection of materials celebrate movement and offer unique surface effects. A long, retrostyle dress that encompasses fringing, strong colours and
three-dimensional appliqués is one of the collection’s standouts. In other pieces, elegant roses feature on silk and georgette, in both defined and watercolour styles, while more abstract motifs create intricate, artistic multicoloured effects when applied to exquisitely crafted dresses and knitwear. A polkadot macro print in the neutral new Chantilly shade is playful and chic at the same time, perfect when paired with dark denim. Stripes in various forms and dynamic pinstripes offer a geometric touch to a collection that interprets timeless designs in new and original ways.
Twin-Set Simona Barbieri, Via Calimala 34R-38R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 280085
Twin-Set Simona Barbieri, Via dell’Indipendenza 24L, 40121 Bologna, +39 051 234794
Twin-Set Simona Barbieri, Via Roma 101, 10123 Turin, +39 011 454 6278
info@twinset.com +39 059 6257 511 twinset.com
Twin-Set Simona Barbieri, Via dell’Archiginnasio 4E, 40124 Bologna, +39 051 226822
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EATALY LINGOTTO
EATALY FLORENCE
Eataly Lingotto was the first branch to open; in Turin in 2007. The store is located in the former Carpano vermouth factory, and offers a selection of bread, pizza and focaccie, all baked in the store’s woodfired oven, alongside fresh pasta, espresso coffee, gelato by Agrigelateria San Pé in Poirino, aperitivi by Vino Libero and Luca Montersino pastries. Don’t forget to visit the in-house wine bar and Casa Vicina, the store’s gourmet restaurant, which has held a Michelin star since 2007.
The building that plays host to Eataly’s Florence branch was previously home to the historic Marzocco bookshop. Today, the renovated rooms play host to a wide range of food and wine, including an extensive selection of Tuscan produce. The store contains six eateries, including the Osteria del Vino Libero and gourmet restaurant Da Vinci. Don’t miss the museum area dedicated to the Rinascimento where visitors can learn about the heritage that puts Florence at the heart of Italy’s culture.
Eataly Lingotto, Via Nizza, 230/14, 10126 Turin, +39 011 1950 6801
Eataly Firenze, Via De’ Martelli 22 R, 50129 Florence, +39 055 015 3601
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EATALY BOLOGNA
EATALY IN ITALY
Eataly Bologna is located inside the new Ambasciatori in the city’s Quadrilatero della Moda district. The space was once an abandoned marketplace but has been transformed into an innovative venue that celebrates culture and traditional flavours. Three floors play host to the best Italian products. A bookshop, meeting area, coffee shop, pub and an educational wine bar are all here to explore. Everything in store reflects Eataly’s passion for local Italian traditions and artisanal products.
Discover Eataly at significant locations throughout Italy, from the former Smeraldo theatre in Milan to the Fiera del Levante in Bari. At Eataly Smeraldo, good cooking joins great music, with artists playing on the ancient theatre’s stage. At Eataly Genoa, choose from a vast array of fresh fish and olive oils. Emilia Romagna’s tradition is preserved at Eataly Piacenza and Eataly Forlì, with meats, cheeses and regional dishes. Eataly Rome houses four floors dedicated to food, art and music, and at Eataly Bari a view of the Adriatic Sea combines with delicious Puglian cuisine.
Eataly Bologna, Via degli Orefici 19, 40126 Bologna, +39 051 095 2820
eataly.it
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HISTORY
PHILOSOPHY
Italian company Liu Jo was founded in the mid 1990s in the country’s most important knitwear district. The company developed two total look lines, Liu Jo and Liu Jo Jeans, complemented by original accessories and shoe lines, and designed to appeal to fashionconscious women. Today Liu Jo offers a full array of lifestyle product lines ranging from trend-focused collections to sportswear, fragrance, eyewear, menswear and childrenswear. The brand is available in more than 45 countries throughout Europe, Africa and Asia, encompassing more than 320 monobrand stores and a presence in over 5,000 multibrand stores.
The Liu Jo creative philosophy is devoted to the enhancement of natural femininity and the beauty to be found in every woman. This idea is expressed through designs that are refi ned, glamorous and adaptable. The Liu Jo lifestyle presents a quintessentially Italian world of elegant style; each piece is designed to be feminine and alluring, merging tradition with innovation. The Liu Jo Jeans denim-inspired collection offers original, glamorous and vibrant street-style pieces, representing a complete look based on casualwear and tailored denim. Liu Jo’s accessories and shoe lines are trend-led and designed to be easily combined with the clothing collections.
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La moda che ti fa bella. Bologna: 36B, Via Rizzoli - T. 51271491
Firenze: 8-10/R, Via Dei Tosinghi Coin - 56/R, Via De’ Calzaiuoli
Torino: 21, Via Lagrange 2, Via Tripoli Le Gru - 10, Via Crea
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Milan-born rapper Fedez stars as the new face of Sisley’s spring/summer campaign. This season, Italian male and female fashion brand Sisley introduces Sisleystories, an imaginary ‘visual interview’ with celebrity rapper Fedez, where the answers to a series of questions are the images themselves. Providing a central theme to Sisley’s spring/summer collection, the images complement a clothing range designed to appeal to multifaceted, contrasting personalities,
Sisley, Piazza Maggiore 3D/E/F, 40124 Bologna, +39 051 267285, sisley.com
with an enthusiasm for an unconventional lifestyle. Fedez is the stage name of Federico Leonardo Lucia, a musician, producer and artist known for his inquiring mind and clever use of irony and irreverence. He is without doubt Italy’s media personality of the year, and his unique sartorial style is urban, fast-moving and rebellious, just like Sisley’s clothing collections. He stars in the campaign with his real-life girlfriend Giulia Valentina – the couple epitomise the modern and youthful aesthetic appeal of this popular fashion brand.
Sisley, Via Roma 11R-13R, 50123 Florence, +39 055 286669, sisley.com
Sisley, Centro Commerciale, Le Gru, Via Crea 10, 10095 Grugliasco, +39 011 770 8312 sisley.com
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Italy is famous across the world not only for the beauty of its landscapes and its artistic treasures, but also for its wine and food. Its unique geographic location and topography, along with the climate, make it the country with the widest agricultural biodiversity in the world. This has informed and enriched local food and recipes for centuries. For this reason, Eataly is dedicating its presence at Expo Milano 2015 to Italian biodiversity, with an area named ‘The answer
is blowing in the wind’. There are two large pavilions, each covering 4,000 square metres, and 20 restaurants dedicated to the various regions of Italy; each month they will host different high-class chefs and traditional taverns, showing visitors all aspects of true Italian cookery. It represents a rare opportunity for visitors to Milan to experience Italian food as well as the many other beauties of the country, from the artistic heritage to the gorgeous landscapes.
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FASHION DENIM WORLD Miss Sixty’s new store image lends a further touch of glamour to this denim emporium. The decor takes inspiration from 1960s art, remixed with modern elements to create a strikingly futuristic effect. The brand is the best-known label in the Sixty group. Established in 1991, Miss Sixty has since gained widespread appeal among cosmopolitan women with an eye for current trends and confident women secure in their personalities and sensuality.
Miss Sixty, Via Roma 18, 50123 Florence, +39 055 239 9549, misssixty.com
Miss Sixty was one of the fi rst brands to launch women’s denim internationally and the label is now best known for offering great womenswear with a seductive touch. Inspired by a world where fashion influences denim and denim influences fashion, Miss Sixty continues to combine glamourous designs with meticulous craftsmanship, retaining an international appeal.
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Kiehl’s was founded in 1851 as an apothecary in New York City’s East Village neighbourhood, where the fi rst store still exists today. For more than 160 years Kiehl’s has provided customers with beneficial products for skin and hair, developed with the most advanced technologies and rich in high concentrations of natural ingredients. Some of Kiehl’s best-selling products include Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, a unique preparation for a burst of hydration; Midnight Recovery Concentrate, which
promises younger-looking skin by morning; Facial Fuel Moisturiser for men; and Creme de Corps body moisturiser. Visit one of the stores to receive a complimentary personalised skincare consultation with one of Kiehl’s multilingual consultants, who will help you discover the most suitable products for your skin as well as your perfect daily routine. GLOBAL BLUE EXCLUSIVE: Show this guide when shopping in one of the Kiehl’s stores and enjoy a 10% discount on your purchases.
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HOW TO GET TO EXPO 2015
The Expo Milano 2015 exposition site is located just northwest of Milan, a few kilometers from the city centre. The area is directly connected to the city’s three airports, and main public transportation lines, affording easy access for visitors. By metro: To reach the Expo site by underground (metro), purchase an ‘extraurbano’ ticket, and take Linea 1 Rossa (Red line 1) to Rho Fiera Milano station. Duomo and Cadorna stations are on Line 1, where they connect to the city’s other underground lines. By train (suburban and regional services): The new Rho Fiera Expo Milano 2015 railway station connects regional railway lines to Milan’s metro lines. To reach the Expo site by train from either Stazione Centrale or Stazione Garibaldi in Milan, simply follow the signs for Rho Fiera Milano station. Regional train services from Arona, Domodossola, Varese and Turin will also stop at Rho Fiera Milano station. By High-Speed train: The High-Speed train (Treno Alta Velocità) offers direct connections to the Expo site from Torino, Bologna and Firenze, via a new station at Porta Ovest. This station offers direct access to the Rho Fiera Milano underground station. By road: Three main highways are connected to the Expo: The A4 Turin-Milan-Venice, the A8/A9 Milan-Como-Chiasso and the Milan-Varese; as well as the ring-road (Tangenziale Ovest) that joins the A1 motorway connecting Milan to Rome and Naples. expo2015.org
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