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taly is often, and not by chance, referred to as an ‘openair’ museum. A well-deserved definition that refers to that mixture of art, nature, climate and lifestyle that is almost impossible to find anywhere else. This is Italy’s Great Beauty: an incredible variety of landscapes in a relatively small area, layer upon layer of history and art works with which it is almost impossible to compete.

People may risk making the mistake of thinking that Italy is a place where everything has already happened, where our admiration is focused on the legacy of a glorious past, and where creativity is anchored in works that can only be viewed at museums. But there’s so much more. Italy is a hive of activity, a repository of beauty. New landscapes, both urban and rural, are continually created or reshaped, in an ongoing search to find the delicate balance between humanity's needs and environmental sustainability.

Even today, art interacts with nature to create new ecosystems, giving life to unexpected places whose beauty though less classical is just as unique; hidden places, far removed from the tourist track, places that will amaze you with the highly innovative creative processes that have been used to shape them, despite problems, threats and often, an inability to protect them. And once again, we ask ourselves, does art imitate nature or nature art?

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Delight in the great beauty Italy offers a world of unforgettable experiences, even for those who only have a short time to enjoy the country

Unexpected landscapes 9 Several unusual places in Italy, where men and nature coexist, are hidden across the Italian peninsula

Discovering the great beauty 15 Several not-to-be missed stopovers

The best cuisine in the world 35 From North to South, Italy’s gastronomy is unequalled through the world

Scent of a (Renaissance) woman 80 Discover Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella in Florence, where monks have been concocting potions and cosmetics for almost eight hundred years

CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN page 8 ANTONIO MARRAS page 33

Italian style is the embodiment of elegance

Italy offers the most desirable fashion and lifestyle choices

Gallery 25 The most precious aspects of fashion

Shop windows Glam picks Taste 42 Watches 44 Jewels 46 Beach 48 Highlights

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Italy offers new spaces and opportunities to enjoy the country and get to know it better. Don’t miss Italia Luxury’s exclusive insider tips.

Annual events in Italy 64 Art 66 Photography 69 Events 70 Entertainment 72

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"ATLAS" AT FONDAZIONE PRADA page 67 “Arte Sella: the contemporary mountain” is a project in which art interacts with nature.

A ongoing creative movement that, over the past thirty years, has contributed to transforming the Val di Sella into an enchanted place. This place of marvels is located in Trentino, a region of the Dolomites. On the cover: ‘Untitled 169’ by Aeneas Wilder. 2013 Copyright Arte Sella.

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CULTURAL INTERPRETER Fourty-three-year-old Mauro Porcini is Chief Designer Officer at PepsiCo. He thinks that a designer is “a facilitator, whose aim is to find solutions that will make the world a simpler, healthier, more beautiful, happier place�.

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The Italian landscape is famous throughout the world. But if you think you know it think again: several unexpected places, where men and nature coexist, are hidden across the peninsula.

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A PATH INSIDE THE FOREST In the forests of the Dolomites, where nature’s beauties abound, for over 30 years, the ‘Arte Sella’ project has interacted with the wood, creating innovative, seemingly enchanted scenarios.

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ay ‘Italian landscape’ and a series of picture postcards instantly comes to mind: the hills of Chianti, the Cinque Terre, Capri’s Faraglioni, the banks of Lake Como, the vineyards of Piedmont and the Sardinian sea. Unique, magical places, that resulted from the union between nature and the heritage of an age-old history. In addition to the best-known Italian landscapes, those that travelers seek out, tourists love and inhabitants exhibit with pride, Italy also offers a number of other, more unexpected environments. Places shaped by a more recent history, examples of a new awareness in the dialogue between man and nature. Scattered from the North to the South, they are often located near more famous destinations, art cities, seaside or mountain resorts. In summer some are enlivened by events and festivals. Wherever they’re situated, they are definitely worth a visit and won’t disappoint. Here are our picks!

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Italian Land Art ‘Land Art’ or ‘Earth Art’ is a movement that emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It involves using the natural landscape to create site-specific structures, art forms, and sculptures. One such example is the landscape of Borgo Valsugana, in Trentino Alto Adige, originating from the marvelous ‘Arte Sella’ project which was established in 1986 and continues today. Here, in the shadow of the Dolomites, numerous creations by artists from all over the world are scattered along a path inside a forest. These include the famous ‘Tree Cathedral’ by Giuliano Mauri and the ‘Leonardo Grid Dome’ by Rinus Roelofs. If you decide to take a ramble through the forest, you’ll be awestruck by this harmonious beauty. This project (www.artesella.it) is still very much alive and constantly enhanced with new additions. On 24 June, Villa Strobele will showcase Michele De Lucchi’s new work inspired by stacks of wood, while on 15 July, John Grade’s latest cloud-shaped installation will be displayed in a wood in Malga Costa: an unexpected ethereal mass that is interwoven with the branches of trees, under the sky of the Dolomites. One of the Arte Sella’s principal attractions is the ‘Tree Cathedral’ by Giuliano Mauri, a Lombard artist, known as the ‘wood weaver,’ who died in 2009. The work, resembling a Gothic cathedral, has trees for columns and the sky for a roof. A cathedral, that is not decorated with

marble or paintings but with snow in the winter and foliage in the autumn. This, together with over 30 other works, gives life to a truly enchanted wood, where shapes of fake animals interact with real animals, life-size nests offer shelter to wanderers, and wooden arches frame this marvel.

In summer, concerts are held regularly in the park. There’s something for everyone!

Another unusal place can be found near Perugia, just steps from the town of Tuoro sul Trasimeno. This area in central Italy is home to a classic mixture of everything that embodies the ‘Bel Paese’. There’s a medieval town overlooking a lake of volcanic origin; the Umbrian landscape with its blunt beauty; traces of ancient history and, finally, a project that, in the Eighties, led artists like Pietro Cascella, Cordelia Von Den Steinen and Mauro Berrettini to create a new, surprising landscape. Conceived in 1985, and completed over the next three years, the ‘Campo del Sole’ project was developed

VISIONS AND UTOPIAS Places shaped with strength and determination, at times damaged by nature and transformed by the creativity of man. On the previous page: views of Gibellina, Sicily. Below: Burri’s masterpiece at Fattoria Celle, near Pistoia.

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LANDSCAPE | ART SCULPTURES AND TAROT No holds barred. You can embellish a forest of holm oaks with artworks like those featured in Chianti’s Sculpture Park lying north of Siena (left) or create a real ‘Tarotland’ like the one found in this garden in Capalbio (right).

to create an open-air sculpture park in an area that a few millennia ago (in 217 B.C. to be exact) was used as a battleground during the Punic Wars between the Romans and legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal. Known as the ‘Italian Stonehenge’, the place also conjures up thoughts of St. Francis of Assisi, who took refuge amongst its woods.

If you happen to be in the area, this unique place is well worth a visit (www.umbriatourism.it).

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The utopia of Gibellina Gibellina, a small city in the mountains of Sicily, in the province of Trapani, is far removed from the tourist track and deserves a special mention. In 1968, following a devastating earthquake, the original town was razed to the ground. The mayor at that time, Ludovico Carrao, had a brainwave. He enlisted several of the best-known contemporary artists to build a new Gibellina. Motivated by the knowledge that

destruction would not have the last word, the artists gave free rein to their talent, pursuing their dream of an ideal city embodying rebirth. Thanks to the support of intellectuals like Sciascia, Guttuso, Zavoli and Dolci, the artists and architects designed churches, buildings, squares and sculptures, reshaping the landscape and providing the town’s artisans, local businesses and those bereft, the earthquake-stricken citizens, with work and a future. This monumental experiment involved the participation of renowned artists including Quaroni, Uncini, Venezia, Consagra, Cascella, Mendini, Purini, Pomodoro, Schifano, Paladino, Simeti. Over the years, the Museum of Contemporary Art was enriched with as many as two thousand works. However, with the advent of different and new administrations, the town, an open-air museum, did not receive the recognition it deserved. In addition to the history of the New Gibellina, the city designed arbitrarily by the above mentioned artists, there’s the story of Alberto Burri, one of Italy’s most celebrated 20th century artists. On his arrival at New Gibellina, Burri explained that he did not feel comfortable with the idea of designing a work that would be part of a complex installation such as a new town, and was on the verge of refusing the invitation. Just before he left, Burri asked to see the ruins of the old town - situated at a distance of 11 kilometres from the new project.

It was during his visit there that a concept took form: his magnus opus would be created here. “A winding road, burnt by the sun, drew us down toward the inland where, after kilometers of desolate terrain, we reached a mass of ruins.

I was really shocked. I almost wanted to cry and suddenly I had an idea,” explained Burri. Thus work on Burri’s ‘Cretto Bianco’ began: a white strata that covered and preserved the ruins. It was a huge mountain of cracked concrete (the word ‘cretto’ means ‘crack’ in Italian) that would become a fitting memorial to the Sicilian hill town of Gibellina, which was destroyed. The ‘Cretto’ became one of the largest and most poignant works of Italian Land Art, an awe-inspiring ‘site-specific’ work; a testimony to man's durability and creativity in the face of adversity.

When the landscape is a masterpiece Numerous areas, where nature coexists with sculptures, installations and manmade works that create a magical atmosphere, can be found throughout the peninsula. The first on our list is Villa Panza, an 18th century mansion situated on the hills of Varese, where several of the greatest 20th century artists have created site-specific works (www.fondoambiente.it). Chianti’s Sculpture Park, near Siena, extends over 17 acres of land. Twenty-six

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sculptures created by internationally renowned artists are skillfully positioned amidst woods and breathtaking views. These include Costas Varotsos’s glass and steel work resembling a tree, Federica Marangoni’s reimagining of a rainbow and Jeff Saward’s labyrinth (www.chiantisculpturepark.it).

‘Fattoria Celle’ an ancient villa, whose garden hosts the incredible Gori collection is found in Santomato, near Pistoia. It hosts a selection of fabulous permanent works by Burri, Oppenheim, Cecchini Plensa, Serra, Morris, Melotti, Castellani, Buren and Long (www.goricoll.it). In Pescia Fiorentina, in the heart of the Argentario, French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle has created a garden inhabited

by Tarot card characters (www.giardinodeitarocchi.it).

Not far from here, in the province of Grosseto, in the early 1990s, Swiss artist Daniel Spoerri created an outdoor sculpture site. The estate, which covers a surface area of approximately 16 hectares, features the work of 50 different artists (www.danielspoerri.org). As part of the foundation he established in 1978, Alberto Burri designed his own museum in his hometown of Città di Castello in Umbria, reshaping the area’s urban spaces with his works (www.fondazioneburri.org). Villa delle Meraviglie, also known as the Sacred Wood or Park of Monsters, is located on the slopes of Monte Cimino, in the province of Viterbo, in Lazio. This is one of the most unique landscapes in the world, anticipating Land Art by approximately four hundred years. Here, in the 16th century, Prince Orsini and the

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A MAGICAL BALANCING ACT Neither a garden nor a sculpture park.

The installation by Swiss artist Daniel Spoerri near Grosseto features a captivating blend of mysterious harmonies.

architect Pirro Ligorio designed a wood featuring dozens of rocks sculpted with monsters, dragons, mythological figures and exotic animals, as well as fountains, obelisks and the leaning house which children adore. According to historical accounts, Goethe and Dalí, visited this place and were totally captivated by it (www.sacrobosco.it). In 2008, the founders of the ArtePollino project enlisted several artists to create outdoor site-specific installations in Basilicata, the region of Matera and its ‘stones’. These included Anish Kapoor’s 'Earth Cinema', Carsten Holler’s 'RB-Ride', a revolving carousel, precariously located on the top of a hill and Giuseppe Penone’s vegetable Theatre in which nature takes centre stage (www.artepollino.it). Finally, in Fiumara d’Arte, on the banks of the river Tusa in Sicily, visitors can admire a series of sculptures installed over the years (www.ateliersulmare.com). The most notable of these masterpieces includes the ‘Window over the Sea’, an installation designed to represent, praise and celebrate nature. This artwork invites viewers to pause for a moment and enjoy what man has created and what nature has given them as a gift. These new environments and landscapes give us a renewed awareness of nature.

Discovering the great beauty Beginning in the 16th century, it became fashionable for young European aristocrats to embark on a journey known as the ‘Grand Tour’. They travelled to Italy to learn everything that they could about its history, beauty and lifestyle. If you too are on a quest for beauty, here is our pick of several not-to-be missed stopovers…

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Below, the Sistine Chapel: strikingly frescoed

by Michelangelo, it is the place where popes have been elected for five centuries. On the next page, the stairway of the Vatican Museums.

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Rome “caput mundi”

The Imperial Forum, the Colosseum, the ‘Mouth of Truth’ and the Domus Aurea. The roots of Rome’s splendour can be found in the classical age, when the city was the centre of a vast empire that contributed to the spreading of incredibly advanced standards of civilization. The ancient ruins from that era are among the world’s bestloved and most sought-after tourist attractions.

Likewise, especially between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, Rome’s role as the capital of Christianity contributed to making it the centre of the artistic world with a concentration of artworks that was unrivaled elsewhere. Many of the world’s most celebrated artists were summoned by popes to come to Rome, where they left behind masterpieces of immeasurable beauty.

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Mantua, the city of the Gonzagas

From above: the breathtaking illusionism of the painted vault of the Bridal Chamber, frescoed by Andrea Mantegna in 1474. Pictured above, a view of Mantua nestled on the banks of the Mincio River.

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Though less well-known than Venice or Florence, Mantua, a charming city situated in Northern Italy on the banks of the River Mincio, is packed with art treasures.

Governed by the Gonzaga family for four centuries, from circa 1300 to 1700, this Lombard city experienced its maximum period of splendour during the Renaissance, when its most famous masterpieces were executed. A renowned patron of the arts, Isabella d’Este, the Marchesa of Mantua and the wife of Federico Gonzaga, summoned artists like Titian, Perugino, Leonardo da Vinci and Correggio to her court. Inspired by his mother’s passion for collecting art, Federico II invited Raphael’s pupil Giulio Romano to come to Mantua to build Palazzo Te, a dazzling example of 16th-century classicism. Even the layout of the city itself with its squares and palaces is truly delightful.

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Venice, the floating city

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With canals in the place of streets, and boats instead of cars, Venice, the city of a thousand bridges, spectacular facades and breathtaking views, offers a dreamlike vision. This romantic city par excellence has a wealth of historic and artistic treasures that would be difficult to find in any country other than Italy. To enjoy them to the fullest, climb to the top of St. Mark’s bell tower, or the lesser known spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and let your gaze wander over the lagoon.

Sunset on the Grand Canal, pictured from the rooftop terrace of the T Fondaco dei Tedeschi department store. On the left, the interior of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the museum headquartered in her palatial canal-front home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, which showcases her collection of contemporary masterpieces.

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Piazza della Scala from the rooftops of the Gallerie d’Italia Museum and, above, the ‘Last Super’

by Leonardo da Vinci, painted on a wall of the refectory adjoining the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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The new CityLife tower by Zaha Hadid and, below the Pirelli HangarBicocca, a lively cultural space dedicated to the production, display and promotion of contemporary art.

An unexpected Milan

In 2016, Milan was ranked the number one tourist destination in Italy.

Gone are the days of a flying visit, with just enough time for shopping before catching a cab to Malpensa airport. Considered one of the world’s leading hubs of business, fashion and design, today Milan is finally being given long overdue credit as a city of art and a place of cultural interest.

In addition to the Duomo, the Galleria, La Scala and the Last Supper (absolute must-visits, in their own right), Milan is also home to numerous other attractions that make it much more than the puritanically workobsessed city that it is often portrayed as.

In Milan you'll find courtyards hidden behind entrance doors, masterpieces of architecture unexpectedly revealed amidst anonymous facades and public and private museums offering myriad treasures.

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Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance

How can one describe a city which originated in the Renaissance in just a few words; a city that gave the world Dante, Michelangelo, Galileo, Raphael and Botticelli, and was also the place where the Gioconda was painted. Actually, it’s impossible! The only solution is to stand in line alongside the ten million visitors who flock to the city each year, to gaze in awe at the Duomo or Santa Croce, the masterpieces housed in the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio or Piazza della Signoria, Michelangelo’s David or Palazzo Pitti. It is really no surprise that the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since there is not one centimeter of the city that is not worthy visiting, we strongly suggest that you make time to lose yourself amidst its art and architecture, its history and its landscapes. There’s just one thing you need to remember: this is the place where Stendhal experienced what was later to become known as the Stendhal or Florence syndrome. Need we say more?

Home to many masterpieces of art and architecture, Michelangelo’s famous sculpture of “David” is preserved at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Florence.

On the opposite page, the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most widely-visited museums in the world.

The Ponte Vecchio is one of the oldest landmarks in the city. According to certain historic documents it was the only bridge spanning the Arno that the Germans, out of respect for its beauty, did not destroy during the Second World War. A jewel among jewels, it has been the street of jewelers since Renaissance times.

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Italian style is the embodiment of elegance Suggestions, news and addresses for a luxury lifestyle.

Match your mood with our fashion predictions and the finest shopping experiences and discover how to shine this season: when it comes to style, Italy is a perfect destination that literally oozes glam!

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MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Here comes the sun

Floral patterns and iconic or black&white prints - sexy, full of personality and not too brazen. Last summer’s culotte trend looks like it’s here to stay, but crop tops have replaced bras ensuring that you look as elegant on the beach as you do at a poolside cocktail. Flattering and timeless, the classic black one-piece swimsuit plays with lines, revealing slits where you least expect them.

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BOTTEGA VENETA MISSONI Lavender is the new pink

Trends are moving in different directions.

On the one hand, they’re leaning towards a strong, vibrant palette that recalls Fauvist paintings, on the other, towards pastel hues on light, deconstructed garments, for an ethereal look. Although there’s no lack of light blues and fresher shades of green, nuances ranging from lavender to pink take centre stage for a chic, ultra-feminine look.

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Eyes on me, please

To see or be seen? Although this season’s eyewear focuses on a technology designed to improve visual comfort, sunglasses have become a fashion staple. They're a key accessory that can complete, and sometimes transform your look. The trend of multicoloured lenses is confirmed. Not just shades of black or grey but an abundance of colour, including, first and foremost, ultra-violet, nominated Pantone colour of 2018. The most amusing idea? Textures that ‘embellish’ lenses like those proposed by Giorgio Armani.

An absolute ‘must-have’.

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DOLCE&GABBANA

ETRO Eternal spring

Since the very beginning, floral prints have been associated with romantic femininity, but this season’s catwalks offer a more interesting interpretation.

You can play with flowers to create a variety of looks: sophisticated, gypsy, oriental or boho-chic. As noted by maestro Marras during his catwalk show, age is irrelevant.Hats off!

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The best cuisine in the world It’s widely known that Italy is considered to be a center of excellence in the world of fashion and architecture, but it’s the exquisite, delectable food that keeps most visitors coming back for more. Italian cuisine is extremely varied; each region, from North to South, has its own ingredients, traditional recipes and local specialties.

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"Pasta must be served 'al dente'". According to the chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, who was born near Gragnano (Naples), the world capital of dry pasta, cooking this ingredient properly is a moral duty. Boasting 2 Michelin stars and a ranking amongst the Top 100 Foodie Restaurants in Europe, forty-three-year-old Cannavacciuolo is the owner of the Villa Crespi restaurant in Orta San Giulio, on the shores of Lake Orta in Piedmont.

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The poetry of Naples in a dish

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It’s unanimous! Industry members agree that Pasta di Gragnano is ‘the’ pasta. Although its value as a ‘product of protected geographic indication’ was only recognized by the European Union in 2013, the tradition of Campanian pasta makers dates back to the 16th century. It remains firm when cooked and its deliciously porous texture means that it holds sauces better. Pasta di Gragnano comes in about forty different shapes including linguine, a close relative of Fettucine, which is made from long, flat strands of pasta, but thinner and narrower. The pasta’s particular shape means that it pairs perfectly with fish sauces, like this tantalizing recipe. The linguine is sautéed in a pan with fresh baby squid and then arranged on a rye bread sauce. And to enhance the flavour of the dish, not even the quality of the bottled mineral water (that not surprisingly occupies a significant part of Cannavacciuolo’s beverage list) is overlooked.

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Enrico Crippa is an Italian chef who spent several years working in France and Japan. Elements of all three countries are visible in his work. The recipient of 3 Michelin stars, Crippa has collaborated with several of the world’s best chefs including Ferran Adrià and Gualtiero Marchesi. His current kingdom is the Piazza Duomo restaurant in Alba, Piedmont where he continues to focus on light, contemporary cuisine. His locale is ranked 15th among the ’50 best restaurants in the world’.

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A bridge between the Langhe and China

Whether you’re dining at a private home, a restaurant or trattoria, the food in the Langhe is superb. Located in the centre of Piedmont, this region is renowned worldwide for its marvelous ingredients including Fassona beef, sweet Tonda Gentile hazelnuts, chestnuts, mushrooms, rare white Alba truffles, capon, rabbit, butter made from fresh cream, the ‘hunchbacked’ cardoons of Nizza, Jerusalem artichokes and white turnips. When the abundance of nature meets the creativity of a chef, the result is magical. In this recipe, Alta Langa potatoes are combined with quail eggs marinated for twelve hours in Lapsang Souchong, a rare variety of black Chinese tea recognized worldwide for its distinctive smoked flavour. The result is a highly original puree. In autumn, when in season, the dish is enhanced by the unmistakable aroma of shavings of white Alba truffles, generously sprinkled over the potato puree.

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Vittorio Cerea is a founder, the father of five children, has 50 years in the restaurant business and three Michelin stars.

Da Vittorio’ is the name of the restaurant established by Vittorio and his wife Bruna in 1966 in Brusaporto (Bergamo).

Over time, the Cerea’s introduced their children into the culinary world. Two of them are chefs, while the other three divide their time between the wine cellar, hospitality and other locales. In the photo: Enrico "Chicco" Cerea, the son of Vittorio.

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Variations on the dessert theme

There’s a dish wittily called ‘Ci pensi tu?’

(You take care of it) on the dessert menu of legendary chef Enrico “Chicco” Cerea.

It’s a phrase that the chef must have heard hundreds of times from his guests. These people are usually only curious and not really indecisive. If they love desserts and know Cerea, especially given the chef’s reputation for experimentation and his talent for reinterpreting classics, they are probably just excited to see what he’ll come up with. One example is this cheesecake where raspberries are decomposed and recomposed into small iced spheres; broken up into a delicious pink crumble and newly re-presented as a fresh topping. At the base, you’ll find cheese and an unexpected layer of crunchy white chocolate.

The cake is decorated with 23 carat gold leaves, repurposed for culinary use, proof that a dessert is like a jewel: gratifying, superfluous but unmissable.

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hand on each piece. The three dinner plates pictured here are available in indigo, emerald and citrine. www.richardginori1735.com 2.RIEDEL. Produced by Europe’s 2.

leading manufacturer of crystal stemware, this handmade ‘Riesling/ Zinfandel’ chalice was designed specifically to enhance the aroma of the grape variety. Standout features

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include the varietal-specific design of the bowl, stem and foot. www.riedel.com

3. TENUTE LIBRANDI. A Calabrian product of excellence, this ‘Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Tenute Librandi monocultivar Carolea’ has a clean, intense aroma with dominant notes of freshly harvested fruit.

Harmonious and balanced, it has an aftertaste of almonds. www.convitis.com 4. GUIDO GOBINO. Thanks to a traditional extrusion method, each chocolate produced by Gobino is unique. These 5 gram ‘Giandujottini Tourinot Maximo’ chocolates are

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free). Each chocolate is distinguished by a decisive flavour enhanced by

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intense notes of hazelnuts and cocoa. guidogobino.it 5. ANTINORI. Produced in the region of Chianti Classico, this ‘Tiganello’ was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques and one of the first Chianti reds not to use white grapes. It has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, the notes of ripe red fruit, together with cassis and blackberries, are in perfect balance with hints of chocolate and liquorice. www.antinori.it 6. KNINDUSTRIE. Board or sculpture?

Designed by Stefano Pilato, this 50cm ‘Blue Fish’ cutting board in walnut exemplifies the brand’s philosophy: regional tradition, gastronomic culture

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and concern for the environment. www.knindustrie.it

CELEBRATING THE HERE AND NOW Style is defined by the simplicity of everyday objects.

Like the effortless elegance of an informal table setting, enhanced by a runner in pure Italian linen. This non-iron fabric adds a touch of chic, carefree nonchalance to your table. The fabulous range of summer colours makes you want to set up outside. In addition to the above, Once Milano’s offerings include tablecloths for more formal settings as well as other household accessories. Once Milano is the brainchild of Allegra Marchiorello and Valeria Piovesana Thompson, two friends who decided to transform their passion for high-class linen into a celebration of everyday living. www.oncemilano.com

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W A T CHES 1. ULYSSE NARDIN. A meld of art, beauty and excellence. Each model of the

‘Executive Skeleton Tourbillon Hyperspace’ in ultra-light titanium, with a flying silicium

tourbillon, is a masterpiece in its own right.

Highlights include unique details and a striking range of colour combinations. www.ulysse-nardin.com

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2. SWATCH. Ultra-sporty and minimalist, this ‘Skinblueiron’ watch features a

navy blue silicone bracelet with thin

white stripes. At the heart of the design the tough brushed stainless steel case

encloses the sunbrushed blue dial. Get

ready for days at the sea. www.swatch.com 3. ROLEX. The ‘GMT-Master II’ introduces 18ct Everose gold to its range with this new caliber 3285 ‘Rolesor Everose’

version. The name ‘GMT-Master II’ is

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inscribed on the dial of the watch in

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powdered rose. The bezel is fitted with

Access ‘Graffiti’ capsule collection (8

a two-colour Cerachrom insert in a new

pieces in total) is inspired by the bold,

shade of brown. www.rolex.com

stylized tagging that dominated New York

4. EBERHARD & CO. The new Tazio

City in the early ‘80s. Rendered in graphic

Nuvolari collection, dedicated to the

black and white, it is a celebration of both

most legendary racing driver of all time,

street art and the brand’s home city, as

has been enhanced by a new model.

well as a nod to today’s street-influenced

Called ‘Nuvolari Legend’, this automatic

fashion. www.michaelkors.it

chronograph features a black dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, a minutes counter at 12 o’clock and a chronograph hour counter at 6 o’clock. The transparent

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caseback in sapphire glass allows you to admire the movement. www.eberhard-co-watches.ch 5. LOYTO WATCHES. Minimalist, functional and unisex. In this exclusive ‘Lyoto L1’ model the colour-changing line (outer arc) indicates the hour, while the notch on the hand (inner arc) indicates the minute. loytowatches.com

THE ELEGANCE OF GLACIERS “One Watch, Two Iconic Cultures, Endless Possibilities”: this is the motto that explains the entire philosophy of Passo, a timepiece that combines the impeccable taste of Italian design with Swiss mechanical precision. The word ‘Passo’, meaning Alpine valleys in Italian, refers to this Italian-Swiss partnership. The new ‘Passo Watches Glacier’ is designed by award winning Italian designer Odoardo Fioravanti and has no standard pieces. Needless to say, it is inspired by the beauty of Alpine glaciers. passowatch.com

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1. SALVINI. Add a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe with this chic, playful jewelry.

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The pieces featured in the ‘Minimal Pop’ collection can be combined to create a piece of jewelry that tells your own story.

One such example are the circle earrings pictured here. www.salvini.com 2. TIFFANY & CO. ‘Tiffany Paper Flowers’, the first high jewelry collection designed by Reed Krakoff, Tiffany & Co.’s chief artistic officer, comprises platinum and diamond jewelry, in which nature and floral motifs

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take centre stage. Creations of Haute Joaillerie that reflect the perfect balance of refined femininity and industrial modernity. www.tiffany.it 3. PISA OROLOGERIA. Exquisite ‘Pisa Diamanti’ solitaire. One of the ring’s 4 claws is studded with tiny diamonds and shaped like the small hand of a watch

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– a tribute to the brand’s watchmaking tradition. www.pisaorologeria.com

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time-honoured tradition of Florentine goldsmithing, the unique style of this exquisite necklace in ebony, gold and mother-of-pearl is reflected in the choice of materials, working techniques and details. www.fanishops.it 5. GUCCI. This 18 carat yellow gold hand accessory from Gucci’s ‘Le Marché des

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Merveilles’ collection is decorated with a silver sterling feline head with blue topaz and black spinal eyes holding a pearl in its mouth. The chain bracelet extends across the hand and into a ring. www.gucci.com 6. POMELLATO. Inspired by nature and Mediterranean flowers, the rounded shapes of this ‘Capri’ ring in pink ceramic, rose gold and rubies are highlighted by the

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colour of small, contrasting gemstones. www.pomellato.com 7. MARCO BICEGO. These ‘Lunaria’ earrings stem from a meeting between the uncontaminated purity of white mother-of-pearl and the classic taste of 18ct yellow gold leaves engraved with the ‘Bulino’ technique. Modern jewels featuring an elegant, clean-cut design. www.marcobicego.com

REMINISCENCES A traveler who has a passion for the East and antique objects. A traveler who loves collecting precious materials like jade, amber, coral, pearls, coins and perfume bottles. A traveler who expresses herself by creating jewelry. This traveler is Giulia Colussi, a designer who creates stunning wearable jewelry including rings, bracelets, cufflinks, earrings, necklaces and brooches. Each item, designed and handcrafted by Giulia in Italy, is unique. In addition to more traditional materials, Giulia has now begun focusing on ebony, bone and coral. www.giuliacolussi.com

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1. IL BISONTE. Women’s zip-around ‘Baratti’

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wallet in soft cowhide. Thanks to ‘vegetable tanning’, an ancient artisanal Tuscan working technique, over time, the cowhide acquires unique, highly personal characteristics.

In addition to becoming soft and resistant, it exudes a delicate leathery scent. www.ilbisonte.com 2. MAX & CO. These sunglasses with smoked overlay lenses and delicate, glitter-effect frame are truly trendy. The wide, rounded cat-eye silhouette gives character to different face shapes. The bold, pure design is completed by a metallic bridge and microbead stud detailing. Available in green and

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beige. www.maxandco.com 3. AQUAZZURA. Crafted in butter-soft leather, these flat, open-toe ‘Rendez Vous’ sandals feature silver patent leather details in the slim band at the toe and along the profile, right up to the low heel. Simple and refined, their

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for an island getaway. The tote is made from woven straw with Acorn leather or Optic White handles, gold metallic details and a signature lock charm. The linen-lined interior is spacious enough for all of your beach essentials. www.michaelkors.com 5. JUVENA Give your skin a smooth, healthy, radiant look with Juvena’s ‘Superior Anti-Age Cream’ and ‘After Sun Body Lotion’, two products from the ‘Sensation’ sun care line.

The regenerating effect of anti-ageing skin care combined with sun protection thanks to an innovative formula that stimulates the immune system, acting on the skin’s natural ability to regenerate cells. www.juvena.com 5.

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CHIC AND CRUELTY-FREE SHOES Nemanti Milano, a brand that creates ‘Italian luxury vegan shoes’ has taken its commitment to protecting the environment and animals to a new level thanks to the introduction of an innovative, eco-friendly material called ‘pellemela’ . This year, several of the sandals and sneakers featured in its 2018 spring-summer collection will be made from a futuristic vegan-friendly leather obtained from the cores of apples discarded by the food industry and 100% pure cellulose. The brand, established five years ago as ‘Opificio V’ and rebranded during Milan Fashion Week 2017, has now added a new element to its roster of ethical options which includes linen, waxed cotton, wood, Alcantara with a zero CO2 footprint and faux leather made from grain production waste in non food cultivation. www.nemanti.com

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Nail Colour’ is an iconic, protective nail polish with lasting shine designed to make vibrant colours dazzle. This summer’s highlights include the brand new 592 Giallo Napoli and the 634 Arancio Vibrante. Longwearing, extra-fine and ultra-shiny, each coat offers an absolutely even and lacquered result. www.chanel.com 7. ISSEY MIYAKE. The iconic bottle and box of the Summer edition of ‘L’Eau d'Issey’ and ‘L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme’ make their 2018 comeback with a new, fresh exotic version. Like the women’s fragrance, the men’s version is enriched with a touch of tropical fruit to celebrate the spirit of summer. www.isseymiyake.com 8. MOSCHINO. The whimsical cartoon print of the multicoloured ‘Betty Boop’ swimsuit defines the carefree creativity of Italian fashion house Moschino. Classic Italian tailoring imbibed with a sense of pop culture extravagance and humour. www.moschino.com

THE LUXURY OF TAILOR-MADE CLOGS People with style don’t follow trends. This motto applies perfectly to Giovanni Forte, an artisanal shop located in the Tuscan seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi which has been creating timeless yet trendy handmade clogs since 1980.

Wearing clogs, a typically Versilian tradition, became popular in the days when there were no walkways or gazebos on beaches meaning that it was necessary to protect your feet from the burning sand. Master clog maker Giovanni Lenzoni has continued this tradition by creating handcrafted clogs, sabot, flip flops, slippers and sandals for men, women and children using only natural materials. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation. www.giovannidelforte.it

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wearable art. Featuring a design of abstract inspiration, this light earring is characterized by a sophisticated combination of glass, ceramics, resin, semi-precious stones, steel and silver. www.lora.nikolova.com 10. FEDELI. Ideal for the beach or pool, ‘Madeira Rowing’ is a pair of men’s swim trunks by historic Italian company Fedeli.

These elegant printed trunks with elastic belt and drawstring are available in four colours: turquoise, yellow, royal and cornflower. www.fedelicashmere.com 11. HAVAIANAS. Get into holiday mode with a pair of Havaianas. These iconic coloured flip flops are available in this summer’s newest shades or with metal applications

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that add a touch of elegance to this musthave summer staple. www.havaianas.com 12. MARZI FIRENZE. A combination of craftsmanship and innovation, Marzi hats are unique and inimitable. One such example is the unconventional, tobaccocoloured rafia Cowboy hat adorned with a leather hat band. www.marzi.com

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Hublot Boutique by Pisa Orologeria Luxury Swiss watchmaker Milano. via Pietro Verri, 7.

T: 02 762081 www.hublot.com - www.pisaorologeria.com

The new Milanese headquarters of Hublot, the watchmaking brand with an Italian-Swiss soul, has a 40-metre space in the heart of the fashion district, inside the Flagship Store of Pisa Orologeria. The Hublot boutique is located on the ground floor, with windows opening onto one of the most prestigious luxury shopping streets in the world, with direct access through the main door of the historical building that houses Pisa. The store is outfitted in an all-new modern and sophisticated concept where shades of grey and black dominate. Its cutting edge design recalls the Hublot boutique in New York, designed by well-known American architect, Peter Marino. Following the Hublot boutiques in Capri and Porto Cervo, this space in the ‘Quadrilatero’ is the third in Italy.

At the Pisa Orologeria premises, Hublot has created a fascinating display that allows visitors to admire all of its current and historical models.

PATEK PHILIPPE BOUTIQUE BY PISA OROLOGERIA The Patek Philippe Boutique at Pisa Orologeria is a welcoming showroom, an intimate space that highlights the elegance and history of one of the most revered watch brands in the world. The project is inspired by the Art Déco period and the elegant, discreet design of the 1930s. The atmosphere of the Boutique is further enhanced by sought-after materials including pink Indian wood, ebony, Birdseye maple, alabaster and neutral leathers.

The display space pays tribute to the partnership between Pisa Orologeria and Patek Philippe, a collaboration of mutual trust and respect that dates back to the ‘90s. Painstaking attention to architectural details and the choice of tasteful furnishings act as the perfect backdrop to the magnificent collections of the Geneva-based Maison.

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Patek Philippe Boutique

by Pisa Orologeria Exclusive timepiece collections Milano. Via Verri 9 – T: 02 762081 www.patek.com - www.pisaorologeria.com

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PISA OROLOGERIA - ROLEX BOUTIQUE Rolex was created by brothersin-law, Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in 1905. Now, more than a century on and its golden crown logo signifies nothing less than time-keeping excellence; a jewel and a device merged to become one of the greatest status symbols of our time. The family-owned Pisa Orologeria deals exclusively in these Swiss watches and the four floors of the boutique thrill the senses right up to the workshop.

Pisa Orologeria - Rolex Boutique Swiss-made timepieces Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 24 T: 02 76317726 www.pisaorologeria.com www.rolex.com

PISA OROLOGERIA FLAGSHIP STORE A watch lover’s paradise for over 70 years, the revamped flagship store, extending over a surface area of 1,000 sq.m., is a reference point of innovative, high-class watchmaking in Milan showcasing over 40 of the world’s most desirable watch brands including Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Piaget, Blancpain, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Roger Dubuis and the first Italian Patek Philippe Boutique. It also offers a library, a space for exhibitions and events, small lounges devoted to the sale of sports models, complications, women’s watches and tourbillion, an assistance centre, a specialized workshop and a unique gift packaging service with delivery guaranteed to any part of the world.

Pisa Orologeria Flagship Store Prestigious timepieces Milano. Via Pietro Verri, 7. T: 02 762081 www.pisaorologeria.com

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STYLE | HIGHLIGHTS DAMIANI Damiani is an Italian high-jewelry company, founded in 1924. The luxury jeweler offers a collection of exquisitely handcrafted pieces that symbolize the timeless appeal of unmistakable Italian style.

Every Damiani jewel is the result of a meticulous creative process, scrupulous attention to detail, supreme craftsmanship and the careful selection of high quality gems.

The “Pebbles” collection, comprising a ring, bracelet and earrings, evokes a vibrant color palette characterized by a myriad of rare, multi-faceted Fancy diamonds.

The brilliant beauty of this collection is highlighted by the intense transparency of yellow and brown diamonds which contrasts with the purity of white diamonds.

The star player is a highly rare Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond set in the center of the ring, featuring a radiant cut of more than 5 carats.

Pebbles Collection

Damiani Jewellery and watches Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 10 T: 02 76028088 www.damiani.com

ROCCA 1794 Master jewellers and watchmakers since the 18th century, Rocca rates among the first importers of luxury Swiss watches. The store boasts a collection of some of the world’s most prestigious and sought-after brands: Damiani, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Baume&Mercier and Venini. In addition to offering an unrivalled range of services, Rocca also provides top-notch professional advice.

Rocca 1794 The best jewels and watches Milano. Piazza Duomo, 25.

T: 02 8057447 www.rocca1794.com

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE This historic brand of artistic perfumery presents its sought-after collections inspired by the tradition of the Republic of Venice, its high-end craftsmanship and its centuries-old trade of essences with the East, re-imagined today in exclusive lines of contemporary fragrances. These lines, including the Murano and Nobil Homo collections, with their aromas and rare essences, are linked to the famous glass art of Murano. Boasting several locations in Venice, The Merchant of Venice has now brought its precious fragrances to Milan. Its new Milanese boutique is located in the heart of the city, in the picturesque Brera neighbourhood, which is gradually becoming the new ‘district of artistic perfumery’: an elegant treasure chest where, in addition to being seduced by the world of haute parfumerie, visitors will discover all the products of the brand.

The Merchant of Venice The art of Venetian perfume-making Milano. Via Brera, 4.

T: 02 80581268 www.themerchantofvenice.com

PECK

Peck Gourmet experience Milano. Via Spadari, 9.

T: 02 8023161 www.peck.it

Peck is a landmark destination for food connoisseurs looking for superior quality products. It offers more than 2.600 food items divided into 13 different product categories: fresh pasta, baked goods, gastronomic specialties, cheese and cold cuts, ready-made dishes, meats, fruits and vegetables, ice-creams, patisserie, chocolates and a wide selection of gourmet delicacies.

The store, located on the ground floor in via Spadari 9, is only a few steps from the Duomo of Milan. It covers a sales area of 1.200 sqm and hosts 150 linear meters of refrigerated counters supported by a geothermal conditioning system with a low environmental impact. Highly specialized staff, who are both competent and knowledgeable about the products, are available to assist and guide customers with their purchases, ensuring a unique shopping experience.

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ADDRESS BOOK TOP BRANDS Clothing, accessories, beauty, jewels, watches and design

Acqua di Parma www.acquadiparma.com Agapanthus www.agapanthusgioielli.it Alberta Ferretti Philosophy www.albertaferretti.com Alessi www.alessi.com Alexander McQueen www.alexandermcqueen.com Alviero Martini 1a Classe www.alvieromartini.it Angela Caputi Giuggiù www.angelacaputi.com Antonini www.antonini.it Artemide www.artemide.com Aspesi www.aspesi.it Audemars Piguet www.audemarspiguet.com Baldinini www.baldinini.it Balenciaga www.balenciaga.com Ballin www.ballin-shoes.it Blumarine www.blumarine.com

Check this logo on the brands accepting the UnionPay Card

Borsalino www.borsalino.it

Dodo www.dodo.it

Bottega Veneta www.bottegaveneta.com

Dolce&Gabbana www.dolcegabbana.it

Breguet www.breguet.com

Dsquared2 www.dsquared2.com

Burberry www.burberry.com

Emilio Pucci www.emiliopucci.com

Buccellati www.buccellati.com

Emporio Armani www.armani.com

Bulgari www.bulgari.com

Ermenegildo Zegna www.zegna.com

Car Shoe www.carshoe.com

Etro www.etro.com

Cartier www.cartier.it

Fendi www.fendi.com

Chanel www.chanel.com

Flos www.flos.com

Chiara Boni – La Petite Robe www.chiaraboni.com

Fornasetti www.fornasetti.com

Chopard www.chopard.it

Fratelli Rossetti www.fratellirossetti.com

Christian Louboutin www.christianlouboutin.com

Furla www.furla.com

Christofle www.christofle.com

Geox www.geox.com

Church’s www.church-footwear.com

Gianvito Rossi www.gianvitorissi.com

Culti House www.culti.com

Giorgio Armani www.giorgioarmani.com

Damiani www.damiani.it

Givenchy store.givenchy.com

Dior www.dior.com

Gucci www.gucci.com

Boggi Milano boggi.com

MICHAEL KORS Venezia. San Marco, 1461 (Campo San Moisè), 2.

T: 041 5224500. www.michaelkors.com Located just steps from St. Mark’s Square in Campo San Moisè, the Venetian store of renowned designer Michael Kors is a symphony of elegance, simplicity and style.

The 1370-square-foot store carries footwear and accessories from MICHAEL Michael Kors, including handbags and small leather goods. The store also carries watches, jewelry and eyewear to accessorize all outfits. The brand’s in-house team designed the store’s interiors to reflect the label’s sophisticated, jet-set aesthetic.

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Hermès www.hermes.com

Michael Kors www.michaelkors.com

Hogan www.hogan.com

Missoni www.missoni.it

Kartell www.kartell.it

Miu Miu www.miumiu.com

Kenzo www.kenzo.com

Moncler www.moncler.com

Krizia www.krizia.it

Monocle monocle.it

Isaia isaia.it

Montblanc www.montblanc.com

Italia Independent www.italiaindependent.com

Montegrappa www.montegrappa.com

Iwc Shaffhausen www.iwc.com

Moschino www.moschino.it

Jaeger-LeCoultre www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

Omega www.omegawatches.com

Jimmy Choo www.jimmychoo.com

Paladini www.paladinilingerie.com

Jo Malone www.jomalone.com

Patrizia Pepe www.patriziapepe.com

La Mer www.cremelamer.com

Patek Philippe www.patek.com

Lancôme www.lancome.it

Paul & Shark www.paulshark.it

Laura Biagiotti www.laurabiagiotti.it

Pellux-Rimowa Store www.pellux.it | www.rimowastoremilano.it

Lisa Corti www.lisacorti.com

Piaget www.piaget.com

Loro Piana www.loropiana.com

Poltrona Frau www.poltronafrau.com

Louis Vuitton www.louisvuitton.com

Pomellato www.pomellato.it

Manzoni24 www.condorpelli.it

Prada www.prada.com

Marina Rinaldi it.marinarinaldi.com

Roberto Cavalli www.robertocavalli.com

Manolo Blahnik www.manoloblahnik.com

Rodo www.rodo.it

Marc Jacobs www.marcjacobs.com

Roger Vivier www.rogervivier.com

Max Mara it.maxmara.com

Rolex www.rolex.com

Meritalia www.meritalia.it

Saint Laurent www.ysl.com

Tax Free Refund Guide 1. VAT (in Italian: IVA) is a value added tax on goods and services, and is part of the European Union’s value added tax system.

2. In some cases, travellers may be granted a VAT refund. This refund does not cover the services supplied by hotels, restaurants, taxis or agencies.

3. You may be eligible for a VAT refund provided that: • you are a non-EU resident; • the goods purchased are intended for personal or family use only and are carried in your luggage; • the overall value of the goods purchased exceeds 154,94 Euro (VAT included); • the purchase is certified by an invoice. This invoice should include a description of the goods purchased, your personal information as well as the details of your passport or any other equivalent document; • the goods leave EU territory by the end of the third month after the month that you bought them; • several specific customs formalities are complied with; • the invoice is returned to the Italian retailer within four months after the purchase was made.

4. The goods purchased and the relevant invoice must be shown at the customs exit point when leaving EU territory (if you intend to pack the purchased items into your check-in luggage, you must go to Customs BEFORE checking in).

5. After leaving EU territory, the traveller must return the original invoice, regularly endorsed by the customs office, to the Italian retailer. Said invoice must be returned within four months from the date when the document was issued.

6. The refund can be made directly by the Italian retailer (however, make sure that the shop you’ve chosen displays a “Tax Free Shopping” or “Euro Tax Free” sign in its window).

7. Several Tax-Free companies are able to offer immediate VAT cash refunds when the goods leave either Italian or EU territory (thus exonerating the passenger from having to return the invoice to the retailer). However, this procedure only applies at major international airports or main border crossings. Most major department stores have Tax Free Refund offices.

8. The services provided by Tax-Free companies imply the payment of a small administrative sum which is directly deducted from the amount of VAT refunded to the traveller.

9. In the event of a traveller not receiving a VAT refund within a reasonable period of time, he or she should re-contact the Italian retailer or one of the aforementioned companies.

10. However, please note, VAT cannot be refunded directly by customs offices.

Source: www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/ portale/ee/citizen/vta-refund

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ADDRESS BOOK Salmoiraghi & Viganò www.salmoiraghievigano.it

Venini www.venini.icom

Salvatore Ferragamo www.ferragamo.com

Versace www.versace.com

Salvini www.salvini.com

Vhernier www.vhernier.it

Sergio Rossi www.sergiorossi.com

Victoria’s Secret www.victoriassecret.com

DEPARTMENT STORES

Simonetta Ravizza www.simonettaravizza.it

Villeroy & Boch www.villeroy-boch.com

Brian & Barry Building Milano. Via Durini, 28. www.thebrianebarrybuilding.it

UNIQUE IN ITALY Artisans, antiques, arts and crafts

Rinascente www.rinascente.it Milano. Flagship Store Piazza Duomo.

Roma. Flagship Store Via del Tritone.

Roma. Piazza Fiume. / Firenze. Piazza della Repubblica. / Cagliari. Via Roma, 143 / Catania.

Via Etnea. / Genova. Via E. Vernazza. / Monza. Largo G. Mazzini. / Padova. Piazza G. Garibaldi. / Palermo.

Via Roma, 289. / Torino. Via G.L. Lagrange, 15

Swarovski www.swarovski.com The Merchant of Venice www.themerchantofvenice.com Tiffany & Co. www.tiffany.com Tod’s www.tods.com Tom Ford www.tomford.com Tommy Hilfigher it.tommy.com Tory Burch www.toryburch.it Trussardi www.trussardi.com Ulysse Nardin www.ulysse-nardin.com Valentino www.valentino.com Valli Tessuti Alta Moda vallitessuti.com Van Cleef & Arpels www.vancleef-arpels.com

Pettinaroli Milano. Via Brera, 4. www.fpettinaroli.it www.pettinarolimapsandprints.com Tessitura Bevilacqua Venezia. Santa Croce, 1320. www.luigi-bevilacqua.com

Atelier Antonia Sautter Venezia. San Marco, 1628 (Calle del Carro). www.antoniasautter.it Ca' Macana Venezia. Dorsoduro 3215/3172/1169 www.camacana.com

T Fondaco dei Tedeschi Venezia. Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi (Rialto Bridge) - www.tfondaco.com

Giosa Milano Milano. Via Ciovasso, 6 www.giosamilano.com

FASHION OUTLETS AND FACTORY STORES

La Scala Shop Milano. Largo A. Ghiringhelli. www.lascalashop.it Maglia Francesco Milano. Ripamonti, 194. www.ombrellimaglia.com The Merchant of Venice Venezia. Flagship Store San Marco, 1895 (Campo San Fantin) Spezieria all’Ercole d’Oro Cannaregio, 2233 Concept Store Murano Fondamenta dei Vetrai, 114.

Verona. Corso Sant’Anastasia, 10.

Milano. Via Brera, 4 themerchantofvenice.com

FOXTOWN FACTORY STORE (1 hour from Milan). Mendrisio, Switzerland www.foxtown.com LAND OF FASHION landoffashion.it Franciacorta Outlet Village (1 hour from Milan). Rodengo-Saiano, Brescia www.franciacortaoutlet.it Valdichiana Outlet Village (1 hour 20 minutes from Florence).

Foiano della Chiana, Arezzo www.valdichianaoutlet.it Mantova Outlet Village (2 hours from Milan).

Bagnolo San Vito, Mantova www.mantovaoutlet.it Palmanova Outlet Village (1 hour from Venice). Aiello del Friuli, Udine www.palmanovaoutlet.it Puglia Outlet Village (40 minutes from Bari). Molfetta, Bari www.pugliaoutlet.it

CITYLIFE SHOPPING DISTRICT Milan. Piazza Tre Torri. citylifeshoppingdistrict.it This is the largest urban shopping centre in Italy and one of the most important urban redevelopment projects in Europe which includes 3 skyscrapers designed by world-renowned archistars Isozaki, Hadid and Libeskind (under construction). The complex boasts 100 commercial units including shops, restaurants, a multiplex cinema, a supermarket, medical centres, pharmacies, newsstands and drycleaners. Several leading retailers have chosen CityLife Shopping District to debut their brands on the Italian market.

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ADDRESS BOOK MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLETS www.mcarthurglen.it Serravalle Designer Outlet (50 minutes from Milan).

Serravalle Scrivia, Alessandria Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet (30 minutes from Venice). Noventa di Piave, Venezia La Reggia Designer Outlet (20 minutes from Naples).

Marcianise, Caserta Castel Romano Designer Outlet (20 minutes fromRome). Castel Romano, Roma Barberino Designer Outlet (30 minutes from Florence and 45 from Bologna).

Barberino di Mugello, Firenze SCALO MILANO (20 minutes from Milan).

Locate Triulzi, Milano www.scalomilano.it THE MALL LUXURY OUTLET www.themall.it The Mall Florence. Leccio Reggello, Firenze The Mall Sanremo (opening soon) THE STYLE OUTLETS www.thestyleoutlets.it Castel Guelfo The Style Outlets (20 minutes from Bologna).

Castel Guelfo di Bologna, Bologna castel-guelfo.thestyleoutlets.it Valdichiana The Style Outlets (1 hour from Florence). Valdichiana, Siena-Arezzo www.valdichianaoutlet.it Vicolungo The Style Outlets (30 minutes from Milan). Vicolungo, Novara vicolungo.thestyleoutlets.it VALUE RETAIL www.valueretail.com Fidenza Village (1 hour 20 minutes from Milan and from Bologna).

Fidenza, Parma FidenzaVillage.com SHOPPING DISTRICTS CityLife Shopping District Milano. Piazza Tre Torri (M5 Tre Torri) citylifeshoppingdistrict.it Oriocenter Bergamo. Orio al Serio. Via Portico, 71 (5 min. from the Orio al Serio Airport) www.oriocenter.it

Harry’s Bar (Venezia) www.harrysbarvenezia.com Pasticcerie Marchesi (Milano) www.pasticceriamarchesi.it EATALY www.eataly.net Torino. Via Nizza, 230/14, via Lagrange, 3, Pinerolo (Torino) and Monticello d’Alba (Alba-Bra).

Milano. Piazza XXV Aprile, 10 and via Durini, 28.

Roma. Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492.

Genova. Edificio Millo Porto Antico Calata Cattaneo, 15.

Piacenza. Stradone Farnese, 39.

Bologna. Via degli Orefici, 19.

Forlì. Piazza Saffi, 45.

Firenze. Via De Martelli, 22R. Bari. Fiera del Levante Lungomare Starita, 4.

Trieste. Riva Tommaso Gulli, 1.

Illy Caffè Milano. Piazza Gae Aulenti, 36.

Via Montenapoleone, 19. www.illy.com Rinascente Food Market Milano. Piazza Duomo (7th Floor) Roma. Via del Tritone and Piazza Fiume (6th Floor) Firenze. Piazza della Repubblica (4th Floor) www.rinascente.it PECK Al Peck (restaurant) Piccolo Peck (gastronomic café).

Milano. Via Spadari, 9. www.peck.it

MULTIBRAND BOUTIQUES Pisa Orologeria www.pisaorologeria.com Situated at the centre of Milan, in Via Verri 7, the Pisa Flagship Store combines the elegance of a historic Palace, the atmosphere of a Lounge dedicated to Haute Horlogerie and the solemnity of a Temple of Time.

The Patek Philippe Boutique (via Verri, 9), the Hublot Boutique (via Verri, 7) and the Vacheron Constantin Boutique (via Verri, 9) are all welcoming showrooms.

Rocca 1794 www.rocca1794.com Since 1794, Rocca has selected the best jewels and watches from the most prestigious national and international brands. Rocca 1794 boutiques are located in Bari, Bologna, Catania, Lecce, Lugano (Switzerland), Malpensa airport (near Milan), Mantua, Milan, Orio al Serio airport (near Bergamo), Padua, Taormina, Turin and Venice.

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MILAN Pisa Orologeria - Rolex Boutique www.pisaorologeria.com

MILANO Acanto (c/o Hotel Principe di Savoia) www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com

Gobbi 1842 www.gobbi1842.com Orologeria Luigi Verga www.luigiverga.it Luigi Verga Orologi www.vergaorologi.it Rocca 1794 www.rocca1794.com Ronchi www.ronchigioielli.com

Alice Ristorante (c/o Eataly Smeraldo) www.aliceristorante.it Armani/Ristorante (c/o Armani Hotel) milan.armanihotels.com Contraste www.contrastemilano.it

ROME Bedetti www.bedetti.it

GOURMET DESTINATIONS Coffee and pastry shops, food shops and gelato

Cracco www.ristorantecracco.it

Armani/Dolci (Milano) www.armanidolci.com

D’O www.cucinapop.do

Caffè Florian (Venezia) www.lavena.it+

Don Carlos (c/o Grand Hotel et de Milan) www.ristorantedoncarlos.it

Diego Cataldi www.diegocataldi.it Grande www.gioielleriagrande.it Hausmann & C. www.hausmann-co.com Luigi de Pascalis Gioielli

Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC (c/o MUDEC-Museo delle Culture) www.mudec.it - www.enricobartolini.net

VENICE Salvadori Boutique Rolex www.salvadori-venezia.eu

Caffè Lavena (Venezia) www.caffeflorian.com Cova Pasticceria (Milano) www.pasticceriacova.com Ernst Knam (Milano) www.eknam.com Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Napoli) www.grancaffegambrinus.com Gran Caffè Quadri (Venezia) www.alajmo.it

Felix Lo Basso (c/o TownHouse Duomo) duomo.townhousehotels.com - felixlobassorestaurant.it Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia www.aimoenadia.com Innocenti Evasioni www.innocentievasioni.com Iyo www.iyo.it

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FLORENCE Cassetti Boutique Rolex www.cassetti.it Fani Gioielli www.fanigioielli.info NAPLES Monetti www.monettiorologi.com

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ADDRESS BOOK Joia-Alta Cucina Naturale www.joia.it Lume www.lumemilano.com Marchesi alla Scala www.marchesi.it

Dopolavoro (c/o JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa) www.jwvenice.com

FLORENCE Enoteca Pinchiorri www.enotecapinchiorri.it

L’Alcova (c/o Ca’ Sagredo Hotel) www.casagredohotel.com

NAPLES, AMALFI COAST, ISCHIA AND CAPRI Caruso Roof Garden (c/o Grand Hotel Vesuvio) www.vesuvio.it/caruso

Ristorante Berton www.ristoranteberton.com

Glam (c/o Palazzo Venart) www.palazzovenart.com

Ristorante Gastronomico (c/o Palazzo Parigi) www.palazzoparigi.com

Met (c/o Hotel Metropole) www.hotelmetropole.com

Ristorante Savini www.savinimilano.it

Oro (c/o Belmond Hotel Cipriani) www.belmond.com

Sadler www.sadler.it Seta (c/o Mandarin Oriental Milan) www.mandarinoriental.com

Osteria Da Fiore www.dafiore.net Quadri www.alajmo.it

Tano passami l’olio www.tanopassamilolio.it

Ridotto (Il) www.ilridotto.com

Tokuyoshi www.ristorantetokuyoshi.com

Terrazza Danieli (c/o Hotel Danieli) www.terrazzadanieli.com

Trussardi alla Scala www.trussardiallascala.com Vun (c/o Park Hyatt Milano) www.ristorante-vun.it VENICE Aman Venice Restaurant (c/o Aman Venice) www.aman.com Antinoo’s (c/o Centurion Palace Venezia) www.sinahotels.com Do Forni www.doforni.it Do Leoni (c/o Londra Palace) www.londrapalace.com

Venissa www.venissa.it ROME Enoteca La Torre www.enotecalatorreroma.com Il Pagliaccio (c/o Hotel Rome Cavalieri) www.ristoranteilpagliaccio.com La Pergola (c/o Hotel Rome Cavalieri) www.romecavalieri.com

Da Paolino Lemon Trees www.paolinocapri.com Don Alfonso 1890 www.donalfonso.com La Cantinella www.lacantinella.it AND MORE… Lombardy Da Vittorio Bergamo. Via Cantalupa, 17 (Brusaporto). www.davittorio.com Emilia-Romagna Osteria Francescana Modena. Via Stella, 22. www.osteriafrancescana.it Marche Madonnina del Pescatore Ancona. Senigallia.

Via Lungomare Italia, 11 www.morenocedroni.it Piedmont Piazza Duomo Cuneo. Piazza Risorgimento, 4 (Alba). www.piazzaduomoalba.it Villa Crespi Novara. Via G. Fava, 18 (Orta San Giulio). www.villacrespi.it

Metamorfosi www.metamorfosiroma.com Il Palagio *(c/o Four Seasons Hotel Firenze) www.ilpalagioristorante.it

ENOTECA PINCHIORRI Florence. Via Gibellina, 87.

T: 055 242757 / 242777 – enotecapinchiorri.it This restaurant excels for its creative dishes, scrupulous attention to detail, superlative ingredients and impeccable service. Owned

by Giorgio Pinchiorri and Annie Féolde, this Florence-based locale is one of Europe and Italy’s most prestigious restaurants and the only one in Tuscany boasting three Michelin stars. Its vast wine cellar houses a fabulous selection of more than 4,000 different wine labels and historic vintages from every Italian and French estate and year.

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Annual events in Italy 12-15 January | Milan.

Milano Moda Uomo. www.milanomodauomo.it

4-10 June | Milan.

Milano Photo Week. www.photoweekmilano.it

End of January | Bari.

Opening of the Opera Season at Teatro Petruzzelli. www.fondazionepetruzzelli.com

15-18 June | Milan.

Milano Moda Uomo. www.milanomodauomo.it

28 January | Val di Fassa (Trentino-Alto Adige).

Ski-marathon. www.marcialonga.it 27 January-13 February | Venice.

Carnival time. www.carnevale.venezia.it 27 January-17 February | Viareggio (Tuscany).

Carnival time. www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com 20-26 February | Milan.

Milano Moda Donna. www.milanomodadonna.it 2-4 March | Milan MuseoCity. www.museocitymilano.it

22 June-1 September | Verona.

Arena Opera Festival. www.arena.it 13-22 July | Perugia.

Umbria Jazz. www.umbriajazz.com 14-15 July | Venice.

Festa del Redentore. venice.whereitalia.com 16 August | Siena.

Palio. www.ilpalio.org 25 August | Salento area (Puglia).

La Notte della Taranta. www.lanottedellataranta.it

8-12 March | Milan.

Tempo di Libri. Italian Bookfair. www.tempodilibri.it

29 August-8 September | Venice.

International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art. www.labiennale.org

25-26 March | Several locations.

Spring Days (FAI-Fondo Ambiente Italiano/Italian National Trust) www.giornatefai.it

2 September | Monza (Milan) Formula 1. Gran Premio d’Italia. www.formula1.com

8 April | Rome.

Marathon. www.maratonadiroma.it

9-16 September | Venice.

The Venice Glass Week. www.theveniceglassweek.com

9-15 April | Milan.

Milano Art Week. www.wheremilan.com 17-22 April | Milan.

Salone del Mobile. Milano. www.salonemilano.it

18-24 September | Milan.

Milano Moda Donna. www.cameramoda.it

15-18 April | Verona.

Vinitaly. www.vinitaly.com

6-14 October | Milan.

Fall Design Week. www.yesmilano.it

4-27 May | From Jerusalem to Rome.

Giro d’Italia (101st edition). www.giroditalia.it 7-20 May | Rome.

Tennis. Internazionali BNL d’Italia www.internazionalibnlditalia.com 10-14 May | Turin.

International Bookfair. www.salonelibro.it 16-19 May | Brescia-Rome-Parma-Brescia.

Mille Miglia 2018 (91st edition). www.1000miglia.it 18-20 May | Milan.

Piano City Milano. www.pianocitymilano.it 26 May-25 November | Venice.

Biennale Architettura (16th edition): “Freespace” www.labiennale.org 1-3 June | Mugello (Tuscany).

Moto GP. Gran Premio d’Italia. www.motogp.com

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20-25 September | Genoa.

International Boat Show. www.salonenautico.com

14 October | Trieste.

Barcolana 50. www.barcolana.it 19-28 October | Perugia.

Eurochocolate. www.eurochocolate.com 15-18 November | Milan.

BookCity Milano. www.yesmilano.it 19-25 November | Milan.

Music Week. www.yesmilano.it November | Venice.

Teatro La Fenice – Opening of the Opera Season www.teatrolafenice.it 21 November | Venice.

Festa della Salute. venice.whereitalia.com 7 December | Milan.

Teatro alla Scala – Opening of the Opera Season www.teatroallascala.org

Save the Date Arts and attractions in Italy. This season’s not-to-be-missed dates, plus a pick of several other exclusive events that Italia Luxury has chosen just for you. Check out the country’s rich cultural scene.

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Art Contemporary art and intriguing locations are the star players of this issue, from Carsten Höller’s Slides in Florence to the ultra-trendy Prada Foundation in Milan and Venice’s Punta della Dogana.

FLORENCE ART MEETS SCIENCE AT PALAZZO STROZZI How strong is the symbiotic relationship between plants and humans? German artist Carsten Höller and Italian scientist Stefano Mancuso attempt to answer this question by creating ad hoc interactions in the spaces of Palazzo Strozzi. Thanks to different emotive experiences, like sliding down one of the two huge intertwined slides from the second floor of Palazzo Strozzi to the courtyard below, or viewing horror movies or comedies, the public can influence the growth of the plants covering the museum’s façade.

19 April - 26 August The Florence Experiment Palazzo Strozzi, piazza Strozzi www.palazzostrozzi.org

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MILAN A NEW TOWER IN THE PRADA KINGDOM The inauguration of the tower marks the completion of the Milanese headquarters of the Prada Foundation designed by archistar Rem Koolhaas. Each of the nine levels of the Torre, the laconic name of this new building, offer a unique perspective of the building’s spaces thanks to their irregular floor plans, height and orientations.

Six of the building’s floors host the 'Atlas' project featuring works from the Prada Collection by artists like Carla Accardi, Jeff Koons, Walter De Maria, Mona Hatoum, Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Michael Heizer, Pino Pascali, William N. Copley, Damien Hirst, John Baldessari and Carsten Höller.

From left to right: Michael Heizer Untitled #3, 1975 Russian Constructivist Painting I, 1974 Russian Constructivist Painting 3, 1974 (1998) Untitled no. 5, 1974 Untitled no. 9, 1974 Photo: Delfino Sisto Legnani and Marco Cappelletti. Courtesy Fondazione Prada

From 20 April Atlas

Fondazione Prada, largo Isarco 2 www.fondazioneprada.org

VENICE WHEN ARTISTS TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES The collective exhibition ‘Dancing with Myself’ curated by Martin Bethenod and Florian Ebner, has its origins in a collaboration between the Pinault Collection and the Folkwang Museum in Essen. The exhibition aims to explore the examination of self in artistic production between the 1970s and the present time. Photographs, videos, paintings, sculptures and installations, from diverse cultures and generations, describe the artists’ melancholia and humour, amongst political identities and existential reflections.

8 April - 16 December Dancing with Myself

Punta della Dogana, Dorsoduro 2 www.palazzograssi.it Urs Fischer, Untitled (2001). Photo ©De Fina

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DELIGHT IN THE GREAT BEAUTY | SAVE THE DATE Liu Bolin Teatro di Corte Reggia di Caserta.

Alberto Burri, Acquaforte 7 (1977)

ROME THE POWER OF INVISIBILITY Due to his remarkable camouflage artwork, Liu Bolin has been defined as the ‘invisible man’. Using his own body as a canvas, painting himself into the background, Bolin creates scenes that are statements infused with powerful social messages. The retrospective at the Vittoriano explores his artistic career, from shots of 'Hiding in the City', in which Liu had himself painted to blend in with a variety of backgrounds all over Beijing, to the last section dedicated to the recurring theme of migrants: invisible men, whose bodies are all part of the same humanity, blend into the ochre-coloured sand of a beach in Sicily or with the blue backdrop of the European flag.

2 March - 1 July Liu Bolin. The invisible man

Complesso del Vittoriano - Ala Brasini, via di San Pietro in Carcere. www.ilvittoriano.com

TURIN MASTERPIECES REBORN Italy features an abundance of masterpieces – either known or hidden – that require restoration and people or institutions that are willing to pay for this. For twenty years, the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has committed, on a bi-annual basis, to restoring a nucleus of works that once completed are displayed for public viewing before being returned to their original venues. The latest restorations, numbering a total of 212 works, will be exhibited for the first time against the magnificent backdrop of the Reggia di Venaria. The works showcased include artifacts and paintings, sculptures and musical instruments ranging from antiquity to the present time, from Titian to Van Dyck and Burri.

27 March – 16 September Restitutions. The Fragility of Beauty Pietro da Cortona, Daniele nella fossa dei leoni, 1663 ca. Venezia, Gallerie dell’Accademia (pre and post restoration)

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Reggia di Venaria, piazza della Repubblica 4 - Venaria (Torino). www.restituzioni.com - www.lavenaria.it

Photography Turin and Milan offer viewers two contrasting projects. One explores photography as the interpretation of emotions, while the other portrays reality as it is, with all of its intrinsic poetry and beauty which should be learnt and recognized.

Duane Michals, Chance Meeting, 1970. Courtesy Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid © Duane Michals

TURIN PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE “When you look at my photographs, you’re looking at my thoughts”. Something between a photographer and a poet, Duane Michals has reenergized the language of photography with a new approach – superimpositions, double exposures, narrative sequences, long exposures, the manual incorporation of painting and graphics into his printed images – and new themes including emotional personal experiences, small, often surreal, human dramas, dreams, recollections and the human condition. The Turin-based exhibition is a vast retrospective divided into sections that identify the different expressive methods progressively invented by Michals.

4 May – 29 July Duane Michals

Museo Ettore Fico, Via Francesco Cigna 114 www.museofico.it

MILAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE After collaborating with Lotus International for almost a decade, renowned Italian photographer Luigi Ghirri introduced a new means of appreciating architecture, enabling the project to be understood in relation to the contradictory aspects of contemporary landscapes. The exhibition has gathered together an extensive selection of original photographs from the magazine’s archives, many of which have never been seen before in public.

25 March – 26 August Luigi Ghirri. The landscape of architecture La Triennale di Milano, viale Alemagna 6 www.triennale.org

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Events Italy’s summer calendar offers a fabulous line-up of sizzling, historical events, that are renowned throughout the world. From the horses in Siena to Monza’s Formula 1 Grand Prix, each year these events attract thousands of enthusiastic spectators.

SIENA HORSES AND RIDERS The Palio of Siena, which resembles a form of medieval jousting, is an ancient competition between Siena’s ‘Contrade’, or districts. During the event, deeply honored by the people of Siena, ten horses and ten riders, representing 10 of the city’s ‘Contrade’, compete for the ‘Palio’, a banner of painted silk. The competition takes place in the beautiful Piazza del Campo. The horses must run three laps around the Campo in a fierce fight for a win. In this no-holds-barred race, lasting just over a minute, a horse can win even without its rider (this is very dangerous as jockeys ride without saddles and often fall off the horses’ sweaty backs).

The Palio of Siena 2 July, Palio di Provenzano 16 August, Palio dell’Assunta Piazza del Campo, Siena www.ilpalio.org

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VENICE THE NIGHT OF FIREWORKS Commemorating the city’s delivrance from the plague in the 16th century, the ‘Festa del Redentore’ or Feast of the Redeemer, is a religious holiday and spectacular event much loved by the people of Venice. For two days, during the third week in July, a bridge of boats, across the Giudecca Canal links the church with the banks of the Zattere in Dorsoduro, and hundreds of boats of all shapes and sizes fill the Giudecca.

In addition to regattas and parties throughout the city, the highlight of the event is the fireworks display, which lights up the entire basin of St. Marks on the Saturday evening.

14-15 July Feast of the Redeemer San Marco basin, Venice venice.whereitalia.com

MAROSTICA CHECKMATE! A chess game featuring live pieces (horses included) played against the backdrop of a magnificent castle during the second weekend of September every two years. The event takes place in Marostica (in the province of Vicenza) and is inspired by the story of two noblemen, Rinaldo d’Angarano and Vieri da Vallonara, who, rather than engaging in a traditional duel, decided to compete for the love of the beautiful chatelaine Lionora in a game of chess.

From 7 to 9 September Human Chess Game

Piazza degli Scacchi, Marostica (Vicenza) www.marosticascacchi.it

MONZA THE MAGIC OF MONZA AND FERRARI’S HOME RACE Fasten your seat belt: it’s Formula 1 season in Monza. In September, Italy’s electrifying Grand Prix returns to the city’s historical National Autodrome, the ‘Temple of Speed’ that has hosted this spectacular event since 1992 and seen the participation of several of the world’s greatest racing drivers.

Built in the park of Monza’s Villa Reale, this super-quick circuit features long straights, tight chicanes and high-speed curves, and is one of the season’s most popular races on the Formula 1 World Championships calendar.

1-3 September Formula 1. Heineken Grand Prix of Italy

Autodromo Nazionale Monza, via Vedano 5 - Parco di Monza www.monzanet.it - www.formula1.com

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Entertainment Several spectacular locations have been chosen to host Italy’s top summertime events.

From the Baths of Caracalla in Rome to the medieval heart of Umbria, from the centre of Florence to the Venetian lagoon, several thrilling experiences await you under the stars.

ROME IGUDESMAN & JOO, CONTAGIOUS MADNESS Zany and uproarious violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo have landed in Rome to perform at the Auditorium’s magnificent open-air amphitheatre (the ‘Cavea’) designed by Renzo Piano. During UpBeat!, their delightfully daft orchestral performance, Igudesman & Joo take audiences on a madcap musical ride with stops at every conceivable genre accompanied by the Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia and jazz pianist Stefano Bollani (right), guest star of the show.

5 July, 9pm Igudesman & Joo. UpBeat!

Special guest: Stefano Bollani

Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale Pietro de Coubertin 30 www.auditorium.com

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PERUGIA JAZZ ON STREETS AND STAGES With its historic palaces and Etruscan walls, the beautiful 14th-century town of Perugia is the perfect setting for Umbria Jazz, the international festival dedicated to all forms of jazz. For ten days, the Arena Santa Giuliana, and other venues across the historic centre will resound with the music of the most important names on the international music scene.

This year, headline acts will include Pat Metheny, Massive Attack, David Byrne, Caetano Veloso, Stefano Bollani, Brad Meldhau and Paolo Fresu. The festival will kick off with a parade of stars for the ‘Quincy Jones 85th anniversary Celebration’ (see photo).

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Several venues in Perugia and its outlying areas www.umbriajazz.com

VENICE STARS IN THE LAGOON Featuring a mix of history, art and worldliness, the Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world. Since its first edition in 1932, international stars, VIPs, journalists and film buffs have met and mingled at the Lido’s Palazzo del Cinema and on the Marconi promenade. This year the jury’s president, Guillermo del Toro, the visionary Mexican director and the 2018 Oscar award winner for The Shape of Water, will present the coveted Golden Lion Award (Golden Lion 2017).

29 August-8 September 75th Venice International Film Festival

Palazzo del Cinema, Lungomare Marconi, Lido di Venezia www.labiennale.org

Red carpet. The Shape of Water. Guillermo Del Toro La_Biennale di Venezia. Photo ASAC

FLORENCE A DAZZLING CONSTELLATION OF ‘ETOILES’ Roberto Bolle, one of the greatest male dancers of all time, is set to stage his highly acclaimed Roberto Bolle and Friends gala in Florence. Located just steps from the Duomo, this unique performance, organized and directed by Bolle, will be held in the city’s piazza della Santissima Annunziata. The event, featuring an eclectic mix of techniques, styles and schools, will offer audiences a unique opportunity to admire some of the world’s greatest dancers gathered together in the same place, on the same evening.

20 July, 9.15pm Roberto Bolle and Friends Piazza Santissima Annunziata www.musartfestival.it #musartfestival

Roberto Bolle. Photo Luciano Romano

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们说起意大利的时候， 常常把她比作一个“露 天博物馆”；而当我们 细想那种艺术与自然、 气候和生活方式之间的 融合，而且这些特色又别无他处可寻的时 候，就觉得这个定义也的确是实至名归。意 大利的宏大之美是一系列因素共同作用的 结果，比如那狭小国土承载的绚丽多姿的风 景，比如层次丰富的艺术历史和艺术作品，

退税指南 1. 增值税（意大利语：IVA）是一种附加在商品和 服务上的增值税，是欧盟增值税制度的一部分。 2. 在某些情况下，旅客可以获得增值税的返还，但 酒店、餐馆、出租车或代理机构提供的服务不享 受退税。 3. 您必须符合以下条件，才能享受退税：

后者更是世上少有其他地方能与其比肩。但 人们可能会犯这样一个错误，即把意大利当 作所有美好已然发生之地，只懂欣赏辉煌的 过去，而创造力也被认为只存在于已完成的 作品中——就像在博物馆那样。但事实不止 于此。幸运的是，直至今日意大利仍是一 个美好事物的“实验室”——新的城市及乡 村容貌正在一点一滴地形成，力求达到满足 人类需求和尊重自然之间的微妙平衡。直至 今日艺术仍被添加到自然当中，并且与自然 共同创造新的生态系统，创造令人惊喜的场

• 您是非欧盟居民;

景、无法复制且不循常规的魅力。在标准旅 游路线之外，还有很多地方值得您去寻找和 探索，即使在问题和威胁丛生、保护不足的 情况下，这种持续不断的创造过程依然能够 让您惊讶于它当下的生命力。我们不禁再次 问自己：到底是艺术在模仿自然，还是自然 在模仿艺术？

• 将商品发票在购买后的四个月内退回给意大利零

• 您所购的商品仅供个人或家庭使用，并携带在行 李箱内; • 您所购商品的总价值超过154.94欧元（含增值 税; • 您拥有所购商品的发票。该发票应包括所购商品 的描述、您的个人信息以及您的护照或任何其他 等效文件的详细信息; • 所购商品需在购买当月之后的第三个月内离开欧 盟地区; • 按照海关要求办理相关手续; 售商。 4. 您所购买的商品和相关发票必须在离开欧盟地区 时的海关出口处出示（如果您打算将购买的商品 包装在您的托运行李中，则必须在办理登机手续 之前前往海关。 5. 在离开欧盟地区后，旅客必须将经由海关认证的 原始发票退回给意大利零售商。所述发票必须自 开具日期起四个月内退回。 6. 退税服务可由意大利零售商直接提供（但请确保 您所选商店的橱窗上贴有“ Tax Free Shopping”或“Euro Tax Free”标识）。 7. 多数免税公司可在货物离开意大利或欧盟地区时 即刻提供增值税现金退税服务（因此乘客可省略 将发票退给零售商的步骤）。但是，这一程序仅

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适用于大型国际机场或主要边境口岸。多数大型

上帝是依照米开朗基罗的设计来 创造意大利的。 ——马克·吐温

百货公司都设有退税办公室。 8. 免税公司在提供服务时会收取一笔小额的服务 费，该金额将直接从退还给旅客的增值税中扣除。 9. 如果旅客在合理的时间内没有收到增值税退款， 应重新联系意大利零售商或上述退税公司之一。 10.不过请注意，增值税不能直接由海关退还。 资料来源：www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov. it/portale/ee/citizen/vta-refund

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PECK

的珠宝在制作过程中都贯穿着对细节的一 丝不苟和精益求精。苦心搜寻而来的稀有 宝石组合在一起，造就了明与暗、光与阴 之间的持久玩味，其中最为耀眼的明星是 一颗极为罕见的明黄色彩钻，它拥有卓绝 的切工，重达5克拉以上。 Milano. Via Montanapoleone, 10.

T: 02 76028088. www.damiani.com 罗卡1794 ROCCA 1794

这里是美食鉴赏家的地标性聚集地，专 为追求上乘产品的您开放。汇集13种不 同的食物品类、2600多种单品，包括现 做意面、烘焙食品、地方特色、芝士和 冷盘、即食品、肉类、蔬果、冰淇淋、甜 点、巧克力，以及多种特制美味。Peck 位于米兰Via Spadari 9号的地面一层， 距离米兰Duomo教堂仅几步之遥。商店 销售面积为1200平方米，店内配备十分 环保的地热调温系统，支持长达150米的 冷柜正常运转。此外还有深刻了解商品知 识的专业人员在您的选择过程中提供帮助 和指导，为您带来独一无二的购物体验。 Milano. Via Spadari, 9 T: 02 8023161- www.peck.it

七十余年来，这家修葺一新的旗舰店一直 是腕表爱好者的天堂。作为米兰创新高档 制表技术的圣殿，Pisa Orologeria拥有 1000多平米的展示空间，共有40多个 全球最受喜爱的钟表品牌，包括江诗丹 顿、朗格、伯爵、宝珀、宝玑、宝格丽、 萧邦、爱彼、宇舶、雅典表、万国表、积 家、沛纳海、罗杰杜彼，该店还是意大利 首家百达翡丽专卖店。 店内还设有图书馆、展示活动区、销售各 种运动表、复杂功能表、女式表以及奇特 表款的沙龙，一个辅助中心、一间专业工 坊，以及独具特色的包装服务处确保您的 腕表可以送往世界各地。 Milano. Via Pietro Verri, 7 - T: 02 762081. www.pisaorologeria.com 玳美雅 DAMIANI

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自 18 世纪以来，珠宝和钟表制造大师 罗卡 (Rocca) 一直都是进口瑞士奢华 腕表的首批商家之一。其中最负盛名 的品牌包括：达米亚尼 (Damiani), 劳 力士 (Rolex), 欧米茄 (Omega), 卡地 亚 (Cartier), 豪爵 (Roger Dubuis), 伯爵 (Piaget), 江诗丹顿 (Vacheron Constantin), 宝玑 (Breguet), 积家 (Jaeger-LeCoultre), 帝舵 (Tudor), 名士 (Baume&Mercier) 和 韦尼尼 (Venini). 罗卡可以确保优秀的专业能力 和专家级的咨询服务。 Piazza Duomo, 25 - T: 02 8057447. www.rocca1794.com

劳力士是由连襟汉斯·威尔斯多夫 (Hans Wilsdorf) 和阿尔弗雷德·戴维 斯 (Alfred Davis) 于 1905 年创立的。 现在，一个多世纪过去了，其金色皇冠标 志依然是卓越时计的象征。珍稀珠宝与精 致器件的相融，造就了我们这个时代最伟 大的地位象征之一。家族经营的比萨钟表 (Pisa Orologeria) 专门经营这些豪华瑞 士腕表，四个楼层的精品店和工作坊充满 了令人兴奋的感觉。 Via Montanapoleone, 24. T: 02 76317726. www.pisaorologeria.com - www.rolex.com

Damiani是一家成立于1924年的 意大利家族企业，品牌旗舰店位于 米兰Via Montenapoleone （Via Sant’Andrea街角）。这家奢华珠 宝店为客户提供一系列纯手工打造的精 品，彰显意大利设计的永恒魅力。每一件 Damiani珠宝都源自于严谨和创意并重的 制作过程、精挑细选的高端宝石、精雕细 琢的匠心工艺以及精诚之至的细节呵护。 全新“Pebbles（鹅卵石）”系列包括一 枚戒指、一副手镯和一对耳环，各种稀有 的多面彩钻呈现出明快亮丽的色彩组合。 这个系列为每一位女性带来独一无二的斑 斓美感——黄钻、褐钻的高度透明和白钻 的洁净纯粹交相辉映，这些经过精巧设计

AUDEMARS PIGUET

位于蒙特拿破仑大街6号的AUDEMARS PIGUET（爱彼表）专卖店环境雅致，氛围 温馨，进店客人可以在此感受到来自布拉苏 斯的这一钟表世家的精神传统。作为历史最

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为悠久的高级钟表制造商之一，爱彼表至 今仍由创始家族所有。尽管这里仅是爱彼 品牌旗下的一家小型专卖店，却依然陈列 着品牌的四大时计系列：皇家橡树（Royal Oak）系列、皇家橡树离岸（Royal Oak Offshore）系列、千禧（Millenary）系列 以及Jules Audemars系列。客人在此还可 以欣赏到爱彼表专卖店独家打造的特别版 腕表和数枚复杂腕表。该店提供全球运送服 务，申请即可享受。 Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 6.

T: 02 76003115 www.audemarspiguet.com

玻璃制作工艺——如MURANO及NOBIL HOMO系列，并采用稀有香料和香氛， 打造当代独树一帜的香水系列。威尼斯商 人这个品牌在意大利威尼斯已有诸多门 店，这回它把这些稀有的香氛带到了米兰 的中心，而且是在快要成为“大师级香水 区”的布雷拉区：进入格调高雅的门店， 即可尽情欣赏该品牌的所有产品，让自己 沉浸在高级香水的魅力当中。 Milano. Via Brera, 4 www.themerchantofvenice.com

Via Pietro Verri, 7, Milano T: 02 762081 www.hublot.com www.pisaorologeria.com

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兼具意大利和瑞士精神的制表品牌宇 舶表（HUBLOT）在米兰开设全新商 铺，商店位于地处米兰时尚区核心的 PISA OROLOGERIA（比萨钟表行） 多品牌舰店内，占地面积40平米。宇舶 表精品店位于地面一层，橱窗面向全球 最负声望的奢侈品购物街之一，并且可 通过比萨钟表行所处的历史建筑大门直 接进入。该店采用全新设计，灰黑主色 调诠释现代且考究的风格。这种前沿设 计让人联想到由美国著名建筑师PETER MARINO设计的宇舶表纽约精品店。在 卡普里岛和切尔沃港之后，这家位于“ 时尚四角区”内的精品店是该品牌在意 大利开设的第三家商铺。 宇舶表在比萨钟表行旗舰店内进行精心 陈设，让访客得以欣赏该品牌的所有新

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银联（UnionPay）是来自中国的全 球支付网络，负责通过银联的全球网 络进行跨行支付。 截止2017年3月，意大利已有超过 45万商户支持银联卡支付，其中有 12万商户位于米兰。这确保数以十 万计的中国顾客可以使用自己最常用 的银行卡进行购物。 银联还与各大知名零售集团积 极合作，为银联持卡人提供特 别折扣或服务，包括文艺复兴 百货(La Rinascente)、塞拉瓦 莱McArthurGlen 名品奥特莱 斯、Value Retail奥特莱斯、机场免 税店、 环球蓝联(Global Blue)退税 商店等等。 银联服务热线 00-800-800-95516 电子邮箱: europe@unionpayintl.com

请查看这个标志来确认哪些商 户接受银联卡。

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РЕДАКЦИОННАЯ СТАТЬЯ

Порядок возмещения налога на добавленную стоимость

асто, и по достоинству, об Италии

говорят как о «музее под открытым небом»: это вполне заслуженное определение, которое ссылается на недоступное в других местах

смешение искусства и природы, климата и образа жизни. Плодом этого смешения стала Великая красота Италии: почти невероятное для такой небольшой территории разнообразие пейзажей, наслоение исторических эпох и произведений искусства, с которыми могут конкурировать очень немногие места в мире. Однако, мы рискуем совершить ошибку, если будем рассматривать Италию как место, в котором все уже произошло, где наше восхищение могут вызывать только свидетельства славного прошлого, где креативность кристаллизовалась в музейных экспонатах. Это не так. К счастью, Италия и сегодня является огромной мастерской красоты: новые ландшафты, городские и сельские, постоянно видоизменяются в неустанном поиске тонкого баланса между потребностями человека и уважением к окружающей среде. Искусство вмешивается в природу и действует сообща с природой в создании новых экосистем - и сейчас, и сегодня, - и создает неожиданные места, отличающиеся менее классической, но такой же неповторимой красотой. Эти места находятся вдали от традиционных туристических маршрутов и поражают актуальностью творческого процесса, который не останавливается, несмотря на проблемы, угрозы и неблагоприятные условия. И хочется снова и снова задавать себе вопрос: искусство подражает природе или наоборот?

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Творец создал Италию по замыслу Микеланджело.

– Марк Твен –

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1. НДС (итал.: IVA) это налог на добавленную стоимость в отношении товаров и услуг, который входит в систему взимания налога на добавленную стоимость в Европейском Союзе.

2. В некоторых случаях туристы могут получить возмещение НДС. Это возмещение не распространяется на услуги, предоставленные гостиницами, ресторанами, такси или агентствами.

3. Вы можете иметь право на возмещение НДС, если: • вы не являетесь резидентом ЕС; • приобретенные товары предназначены только для личного или семейного пользования, и перевозятся в вашем багаже; • общая стоимость приобретенных товаров превышает 154,94 евро (с учетом НДС); • факт покупки доказан счетом. Этот счет должен включать описание приобретенных товаров, ваши личные данные, а также данные вашего паспорта или любого другого эквивалентного документа; • товары покидают территорию ЕС до конца третьего месяца после месяца их приобретения; • соблюдены предусмотренные таможенные формальности; • счет возвращен в итальянский магазин в течение четырех месяцев с момента совершения покупки.

4. Приобретенные товары и соответствующий счет должны быть предъявлены на таможне при выезде с территории ЕС (если вы собираетесь упаковать купленные товары в багаж при регистрации, то вы должны посетить таможню ДО регистрации на рейс).

5. После выезда с территории ЕС турист должен вернуть оригинал счета, надлежащим образом завизированный таможенным органом, в итальянский магазин. Этот счет необходимо вернуть в течение четырех месяцев со дня выдачи документа.

6. Возврат может осуществить непосредственно итальянский магазин (однако, убедитесь, что на окне выбранного вами магазина имеется надпись “Tax Free Shopping” или “Euro Tax Free”).

7. Некоторые компании, занимающиеся беспошлинным шопингом, могут немедленно возвращать НДС наличными, когда товар покидает территорию Италии или ЕС (таким образом освобождая туриста от обязательства вернуть счет в магазин). Однако, эта процедура применяется только в крупных международных аэропортах и в местах пересечения границ. Большинство крупных универмагов имеет пункты возврата НДС.

8. Услуги, предоставляемые компаниями по возврату НДС, подразумевают выплату небольшого канцелярского сбора, который непосредственно вычитается из суммы НДС, возвращенной туристу.

9. В случае если турист не получил возмещение НДС в разумные сроки, он или она должны снова связаться с итальянским магазином или одной из вышеупомянутых компаний.

10. Однако обратите внимание, что НДС не может быть возвращен непосредственно таможенными органами. Источник: www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/ portale/ee/citizen/vta-refund

Пища для стиля Бренды (со стр. 54) AUDEMARS PIGUET

Расположенный на via Montenapoleone, 6, бутик Audemars Piguet радушно встречает клиен-тов в элегантной атмосфере, которая пропитана духом истории Maison Le Brassus - ста-рейшего производителя в области высокого часового искусства. Легендарный бренд до сих пор принадлежит семьеоснователю. Несмотря на то, что это один из самых камерных ма-газинов марки, в нем представлены четыре коллекции Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, Millenary и Jules Audemars. Кроме того, здесь можно увидеть лимитированные модели, созданные для бутиков Audemars Piguet по всему миру, включая сложные часовые механизмы. По запросу предлагается услуга доставки в любую точку мира.

Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 6.

T: 02 76003115. www.audermarspiguet.com ФЛАГМАНСКИЙ МАГАЗИН PISA OROLOGERIA

Этот обновленный флагманский магазин настоящий рай для любите-лей часов. Уже более 70 лет он является отправной точкой в выборе инновационных первоклассных часовых механизмов в Милане, представляя на площади 1000 кв.м. более 40 самых желанных часовых брендов мира: Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Piaget, Blancpain, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin,

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IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Roger Dubuis и другие, а также пер-вый в Италии бутик Patek Philippe. Здесь же находится библиотека, вы-ставочный зал для мероприятий, торговые залы, посвященные спор-тивным и женским часам, сверхсложным моделям часового искусства и турбийонам. Для постоянных клиентов - сервисный центр, специализированная мастерская и служба упаковки подарков с гарантированной доставкой в любую точку мира.

ROCCA 1794

Milano. Via Pietro Verri, 7 - T: 02 762081. www.pisaorologeria.com AL PECK

Это своего рода ориентир для всех ценителей изысканной кухни, ищущих продукты высшего качества. Магазин предлагает более 2,600 наименований продуктов из 13 различных категорий: свежая паста, выпечка, гастрономические товары, сыры и нарезка, готовые блюда, мясо, фрукты и овощи, мороженое, кондитерские изделия, шоколад и большой выбор деликатесов для гурманов. Магазин, расположенный на первом этаже дома номер 9 по улице Спадари, в нескольких шагах от миланского Кафедрального собора, имеет торговую площадь 1.200 кв. м и включает 150 линейных метров охлаждаемых витрин с геотермальной системой кондиционирования, характеризующейся низким воздействием на окружающую среду. Высококвалифицированный персонал поможет и направит клиентов в процессе совершения покупок благодаря своей компетентности и углубленному знанию предлагаемых продуктов, подарив покупателям незабываемые впечатления от посещения магазина.

Начиная с 18 века, компания Rocca является одним из важнейших дистрибьюторов швейцарских часовых механизмов премиумсегмента. Среди всего разнообразия нельзя не обратить внимание на такие известные бренды, как Damiani, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Baume&Mercier и Venini. Профессионализм консультантов и высокий уровень обслуживания - гаранты качества Rocca.

Milano. Piazza Duomo, 25 - T: 02 8057447. www.rocca1794.com PISA OROLOGERIA - ROLEX BOUTIQUE

В бутике Rolex часового магазина Pisa

Orologeria вы по достоинству оцените безупречное качество обслуживания. Семейство Пиза, работающее в часовой индустрии уже многие годы, знает об этих роскошных механизмах каждую деталь и старается держать высокую планку во всем. Бежевая кожа, декоративные элементы из зеленого стекла, деревянные панели и мониторы, меняющие изображение от сезона к сезону, создают особую атмосферу

Milano. Via Spadari, 9.

Milano. Via Montanapoleone, 24.

T: 02 76317726.

T: 02 8023161 - www.peck.it

www.pisaorologeria.com - www.rolex.com

DAMIANI

Основанная в 1924 году компания Damiani - это итальянская семейная компания, флагманский магазин которой расположен на углу улиц Монтенаполеоне и СантАндреа. Ювелирный дом класса люкс предлагает коллекцию изысканных творений ручной работы, которые символизируют непреходящую притягательность неповторимого итальянского стиля.Каждое украшение Damiani является плодом скрупулезного творческого процесса, пристального внимания к деталям, высшего мастерства и тщательного отбора высококачественных драгоценных камней. Новая коллекция ‘Pebbles’, включающая кольцо, браслет и серьги, отличается яркой цветовой палитрой со множеством редких, многогранных цветных бриллиантов. Эти искусно оформленные украшения характеризуются точностью исполнения и тщательным вниманием к деталям. Женщинам предлагается коллекция уникальной, воистину блестящей красоты, в которой насыщенная прозрачность желтых и коричневых бриллиантов контрастирует с чистотой белых бриллиантов. Уникальные камни, кропотливо отобранные, комбинируются в непрерывной игре света и тени. Подлинная звезда этого украшения редчайший цветной бриллиант насыщенного желтого цвета с огранкой "радиант" и весом более 5 карат.

Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 10 T: 02 76028088. www.damiani.com THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Этот исторический бренд художественной парфюмерии представляет изысканные коллекции, вдохновленные традициями Венеции, её ремесленным мастерством и многолетней торговлей эфирными маслами с Востоком. Современные ароматы неразрывно связаны со стекольным искусством на острове Мурано, которое славится во всем мире. Обратите

внимание на коллекции Murano и Nobil Homo со специями, пряностями и редкими эссенциями. Широко представленный в Венеции, The Mercant of Venice привез свои драгоценные ароматы и в самое сердце Милана, в колоритный квартал Брера, который постепенно становится «кварталом авторской парфюмерии»: он напоминает элегантную шкатулку, открыв которую погружаешься в пленительный мир высокой парфюмерии, где представлены все линии бренда.

Пристальное внимание к архитектурным деталям и хороший вкус при выборе мебели являются прекрасным фоном для великолепных коллекций часового дома из Женевы.

Milano. Via Verri, 9 – T: 02 762081 www.patek.com - www.pisaorologeria.com HUBLOT

Milano. Via Brera, 4. T: 02 80581268 www.themerchantofvenice.com

БУТИК PATEK PHILIPPE КОМПАНИИ PISA OROLOGERIA

Бутик Patek Philippe, принадлежащий компании Pisa Orologeria, представляет собой гостеприимный шоурум, уютное место, в котором подчеркиваются элегантность и история одного из самых авторитетных часовых брендов в мире. Проект был вдохновлен эпохой ар-деко и элегантным, лаконичным дизайном 1930-х годов. Атмосфера бутика является особенно насыщенной благодаря редким материалам отделки, включающим розовое индийское дерево, черное дерево, клен “птичий глаз”, алебастр и натуральную кожу. Оформление витрин отдает дань уважения партнерству между Pisa Orologeria и Patek Philippe, которое в условиях взаимного доверия и уважения продолжается с ‘90-х годов.

Новый миланский бутик Hublot, часового бренда с итальянско-швейцарской душой, имеет торговую площадь 40 квадратных метров в самом сердце квартала моды, в помещении флагманского магазина Pisa Orologeria. Бутик Hublot расположен на первом этаже, а его витрины выходят на одну из самых престижных в мире улиц для шоппинга класса люкс, с непосредственным доступом через главную дверь исторического здания, в котором находится магазин Pisa. Оформление магазина является выражением совершенно новой, современной и сложной концепции, где доминируют оттенки серого и черного. Ультрасовременный дизайн напоминает бутик Hublot в Нью-Йорке, оформленный знаменитым американским архитектором Питером Марино. После бутиков Hublot на Капри и в Порто Черво, этот магазин в "Квадрате моды" является третьим в Италии. В помещении бутика Pisa Orologeria бренд Hublot оборудовал захватывающую витрину, на которой посетители могут полюбоваться всеми текущими и историческими моделями.

Milano. Via Pietro Verri, 7.

T: 02 762081 - www.hublot.com www.pisaorologeria.com

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DELIGHT IN THE GREAT BEAUTY | UNIQUE

Scent of a (Renaissance) woman There’s a place in Florence where you can still purchase perfumes worn by Caterina de’ Medici. It’s called Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella and it’s a place where monks have been concocting potions and cosmetics for almost eight hundred years. By Elena Binda

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ntique apothecary bottles and perfume stills are displayed amidst imposing inlaid wood counters, Renaissance stuccoes and frescoes painted by Giotto’s students.

Located just steps from the Basilica in the heart of Florence, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is one of the most unique places in the world and well worth a visit. In addition to the stunning scenic backdrop, visitors can peruse, purchase, and test its extraordinary products, made with natural ingredients according to age-old techniques. In 2012, the Officina celebrated 400 years in business with festivities including the issue of a stamp that immediately became a collector’s item. However, the historic origins of the apothecary date back to 1221, when the Dominican friars settled in Florence and began cultivating medicinal herbs in the monastery gardens for cures, infusions, sweet-smelling unguents and balms for the monastery’s infirmary. When the Black Death arrived in Europe in the mid-14th century, wiping out 70% of Florence's population, the monks began making a rosewater distillate to alleviate plague sores. Since this ‘disinfectant’ was only

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a palliative, traces of this invention found their way into the Italian language with the saying ‘una soluzione all’acqua di rose’ (‘a watereddown solution’), which refers to an initiative which lacks strength or is superficial. Products carrying the Santa Maria Novella brand are known and enjoyed worldwide. These include soaps and cosmetics, sought after by Europeans and Westerners alike, and the brand’s legendary Pot-pourri, a concoction of berries, leaves and flowers from the Tuscan hills is a firm favourite with Orientals. This must-visit destination has also captured the hearts of film directors; in the ‘Silence of the Lamb’s, Hannibal Lecter, played

by Anthony Hopkins, buys products from the Farmacia; in ‘007 Casino Royale’ Vesper, aka Eva Green, shows a bottle of Pomegranate Cologne.

The turning point in the production of cosmetics occurred in the early 16th century thanks to Caterina de’ Medici, the daughter of Lorenzo II De' Medici, Duke of Urbino. To commemorate her marriage at age 14 to Henry II, the future king of France, the monks of Santa Maria Novella created a special perfume named Acqua Della Regina (Water of the Queen)

for her. Under Catherine’s patronage, the Farmacia’s reputation grew.

Today the business is helmed by entrepreneur Eugenio Alphandery (below), the company’s manager, who says he was captivated by the Officina when, aged seven, he first crossed its threshold with his grandmother. In addition to Florence and the main Italian and European cities, the Santa Maria Novella brand is sold in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Via della Scala, 16. Florence www.smnovella.com

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