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WINTER 2020 ISSUE no. 29

DESIGN&FURNITURE Complements and objects

FASHION&JEWELS Red passion

FOOD&WINE Delights made in Italy

ITALIAN HOSPITALITY Winter Escapes

TOUR DES VOYAGES PANORAMIC MURALS Curiosity and a sense of adventure prompted merchants and travellers to venture into unfamiliar lands on the ancient trade routes. The map of the world was crossed by the itineraries of trade in spices, incense, amber, silk and tea. These are the leitmotifs of this collection that take us back to the famous reports of Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci.

Inspired by encounters with faraway peoples, objects and places Tour des Voyages, composed of five different panoramas, turns any space, living area or bedroom into a genuine chamber of wonders.

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he echoes of the end-of-year celebrations fill the air, so there’s still a desire for red, gold and sparkle on clothes and accessories, and on tables and furnishings, too, as they take on their more opulent

winter look. Made in Italy is dedicated to Salvatore Ferragamo’s sustainable fashion, celebrated with a large exhibition in Florence, a talented entrepreneur who has developed a “slim without pain” solution and a lighting company that has created authentic design icons in collaboration with illustrious designers on the contemporary scene. Seasonal sport means snow, of course, and a selection of excellent destinations and hotels, while our culinary tradition features in Buon Ricordo restaurants. We travel to Venice for Italian-style hospitality, and the city reveals all its magic in an exclusive hotel on the Grand Canal, a villa in the Tuscan countryside and in a 20th-century building in Bergamo that oozes charm and history. Finally, the noble city of Parma becomes capital of culture 2020.

Matteo Galbiati CEO Platinum Media Lab

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9 Editorial 12 News

24 Design&Furniture

Complements and objects

30 Design objects

On the subject of light 34 Iconic creations

An artist with a festive style 38 Italian Brand

Pampering, Italian style

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41 Fashion&Accessories

It’s time to shine!

48 Made in Italy

Salvatore Ferragamo Sustainable Thinking

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54 Trend

Essential - Or maybe not

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59 Jewels&Co

Red passion

62 Jewels Icons

Love and devotion

62 Jewels

Chain mania

65 Food&Wine

A pleasant memory

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74 Italian delights

Panettone: North v South

76 Italian Hospitality

Winter escapes

84 Buen retiro

Villa Vittoria

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90 Welcome to Italy

Innovation in the air 92 Exclusive hotel

A City with spectacular appeal

98 Luxury villas

The other Tuscany 102 Art&Culture A special feature on art events in Italy

104 Sites Ferrara&Cento

105 City of Art Noble Parma

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MOLTENI&C | DADA IN DUBAI The company’s new flagship store takes another important step forwards in expanding its distribution network in the strategic UAE market. The new space covers two floors with a design that references Italian villas and features large store windows. Customers will discover the elegant Italian lifestyle and the warmth of a private home. molteni.it

DOIMO CUCINE IN SPAIN Doimo Cucine has consolidated its presence in Spain thanks to its partnership with the Bastida family, which has seen three stores opened so far in the Basque Country: to these is now added a fourth, in San SebastiĂĄn. The launch of this new store is a testament to how much the Veneto brand is appreciated in Spain. Doimo Cucine was actively involved in the design of the showroom. doimocucine.it

ARMANI / CASA IN LOS ANGELES With its nine windows on three sides, the LA store located inside the Pacific Design Center, stands out for the linearity of its design and is modelled on the Milanese space in Corso Venezia. The store features new items from the current season, including furniture, lamps and accessories, as well as wall coverings, fabrics, carpets and textile items. armani.com

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Bookcase Hong Kong, sofa and coffee tables AtenĂŚ - Designer Maurizio Manzoni

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news contract CALLIGARIS IN MILAN In the centre of Milan, the renovated NH Milano Touring hotel unveils its new Lobby Alive concept, which transforms common areas into the ideal location for meetings. Calligaris Contracts’ design solutions perfectly create a range of different atmospheres, with armchairs, straightback chairs, stools, tables and consoles. The refined furnishings are characterized by traditional design details and careful use of colour on the items selected: warm shades of grey contrasting with bright and bold tones or paired with soft pastel hues. calligariscontract.it

LAPALMA IN DUBAI Lapalma is one of the companies selected by ROAR studio (a Pallavi Dean Interiors brand) for the realization of the Evoteq project, a 3,230 square metre environment in the centre of Dubai, hosting the offices of Lapalma, which specialises in digital and technological solutions. The “Light Office” is dedicated to an extensive collection of products and systems, from chairs to tables and accessories.i. lapalma.it

VESCOM IN MATERA The wallcoverings, curtain fabrics and Vescom furnishings help to characterize the hotel La Suite designed by Studio Marco Piva.

Vescom is a leading player in the hospitality sector and the contract market, offering a combination of tested, durable materials with great design, technical research and outstanding service. vescom.com

BILLIANI IN COLOGNE The Treviso architect Mirco Cavallo of Superstudio21 has chosen Billiani’s made-in-Italy design for the premises of Wilma Wunder, one of the largest German restaurant chains, owned by the Enchilada Group, whose latest venue opening - one in a long line - is in in Friesenplatz, Cologne.

The high level of customization offered by Billiani has allowed the architect to experiment with daring combinations of fabrics, leathers and lacquers, even on single items. billiani.it

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news restaurants MASSIMO MORI IN PARIS Collectors take note – the Mori Venice Bar in Paris is the only restaurant in France that belongs to the Unione dei Ristoranti del Buon Ricordo, a series of culinary destinations offering the best of Italy’s gourmet hospitality. But that’s not all – it’s also a place to make a note of, somewhere to dine in the company of the great Italians who are visiting or live in Paris, providing an excellent excuse to enjoy good, traditional food that is Italian through and through. With its spritzers, baccalà, tagliolini alle vongole and the gran fritti del Doge it will be just like enjoying a gondola ride through the canals of Venice. mori-venicebar.com

CICCIO SULTANO IN VIENNA Ciccio Sultano opens his Pastamara at the Ritz Carlton in Vienna. The name recalls the Sicilian dialect word for chocolate - from Modica in Sicily, of course – evoking a culinary journey from the New to the Old World, from Ragusa to Vienna, the Mediterranean to Central Europe. This corner of Sicily is a synthesis of the fine food of the Duomo restaurant and the informality of I Banchi, both in Ragusa Ibla. pastamara.com

DENNY IMBROISI IN PARIS Many Italians seem to head for Paris when they’re looking to spread their professional wings, and Denny Imbroisi begins his particular adventure with Malro, a Mediterranean neo-brasserie. The name is inspired by the Malraux law of 1962, which emphasised the importance of protecting the history and heritage of the Marais, with its diverse cuisine combining the finest flavours and tastes of the Mediterranean. restaurantmalro.fr

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MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019

Now in its 29th year, the Monaco Yacht Show took place from 25th to 28th

has contracted in recent years. 50 of the craft present (about 40% of the total)

September in Port Hercule. No event in the world equals this unique gathering

were built by Italian shipyards, confirming that in this specific market segment,

of luxury boats and pleasure craft, which create a truly impressive spectacle.

Italy dominates, in terms of numbers, compared to all other nations’ luxury yacht

Over a hundred superyachts, megayachts and gigayachts are moored side-by-

shipyards worldwide. When it comes to the average length of boats exhibited by

side for the occasion, with almost half of them made in Italy. The 580 companies

individual yards, the Dutch and German brands remain clear leaders as regards

present, in addition to the yards, represent the entire international nautical supply

mega- and gigayachts. As for the value of large yachts afloat, the figure stands at

chain: accessories, engines, designers, components, services, as well as toys

around 4.1 billion euros. The average length of the boats on display has reached

and tenders (inflatable boats) to service large yachts. Motor yachts predominate

51.8 metres and tonnage at 818 billion tonnes is growing. The data underlines

over traditional sailboats, underlining how much the market for sailing yachts

how the market for pleasure boats is expanding.

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LIMITED EDITION A charity event held at the Milan stock exchange in 2015, where Living Divani gave twelve shells designed by Piero Lissoni to be personalised with the colours and materials by Contrada Erasmo, gave rise to the Aminul chair in chromed iron and hand-modelled gesso with metallic bronze finish. contradaerasmo.com

THE COLOUR OF THE SEA The Eyre chair and coordinated Twist curtain in 100% polyester gauzed stamina fabric with art print. Thermo-cut finish. Both from Momenti’s Crazy Home Furniture collection. momenti-casa.it

AIR CHAIR For the “Moon” project, a lacquered shell on a light metal frame. The seat cushion can be upholstered in fabric or removable, and the frame is in steel wire with shiny chrome finish. Ludovica + Roberto Palomba per Driade. driade.com

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VENICE HOSPITALITY CHALLENGE

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The ever-growing success of the Venice Hospitality Challenge,

Overall victory and in Class 1 of Way of Life - The Gritti Palace

the Grand Prize of the City of Venice, is confirmed by the new

helmed by Gaspar Vincec who repeated his recent success at the

record which in this edition sees the presence of fourteen

Barcolana reaching the finish line in less of an hour. Second at

Maxi Yachts. The Serenissima, one of the most famous cities

the finish line in real time Gulf of Trieste - Hilton Molino Stucky,

in the world, is the setting for this unmissable show, which

with a fully female crew headed by Francesca Clapcich and

combines famous boats with the high Venetian hotel. The hotels

third Idrusa - Palazzina Grassi with the Olympic champion Paolo

participating are: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice; Hotel Danieli, a

Montefusco at the helm. The Venice Hospitality Challenge 2019

Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice; Belmond Hotel Cipriani; SINA

is sponsored by the Municipality of Venice and is supported by

Centurion Palace; Apartment house; The Gritti Palace, a Luxury

Generali Italia, BMW Italia and Champagne MoĂŤt & Chandon,

Collection Hotel, Venice; Ca ’Sagredo Hotel; Hotel Excelsior Venice

Mure a Dritta. Sustainability Partner of the event is One Ocean

Lido Resort; The St. Regis Venice; JW Marriott Venice & Resort

Foundation which is supported by the Media Partner Gentleman,

Spa to which Bauer Palazzo, San Clemente Palace Kempinski,

Italian Excellence, CEO, Boats, Excellence Magazine Luxury,

Hotel Londra Palace and the extraordinary participation of the

Venice Made in Veneto, Wonder World and Wonder Cortina. We

Alajmo family, excellence of Italian cuisine, are added this year.

would like to thank Alilaguna, CMV Panfido, Venezia Unica, VYP

The VI edition of the Venice Hospitality Challenge ended with the

Venice Yacht Pier and Ve.La. venicehospitalitychallenge.it

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DESIGN & FURNITURE

Complements and objects Delicate and sculptural forms opposed to solid structures Antonella Euli

A new, exciting collaboration – and entirely Italian – between Bartoli Design and Lago takes the form of the Janeiro table, characterized by a refined play of balances, volumes and materials. The base consists of two dome-shaped solids, placed one above the other in perfect balance to support the top, in clear and smoked glass. bartolidesign.it

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A new, precise and sculptural design, playing on the balance between full and empty, gives the whole piece a strong personality. This is the Mexa table by Ronda Design: Studio 28. rondadesign.it

Lose yourself in reverie while sitting comfortably in a cosy Nube armchair from Remind, designed by Carlo Colombo. Made in plywood with a metal base and double-crossed elastic straps, the cover is removable, with the exception of the version with capitonè finish. nubeitalia.it

Surprising, playful, irreverent and chic: Instabilelab does not make basic wallpapers, but rather creates furnishing projects for environments with above-average personality. Unusual geometries, fantastic settings, retro designs, tromp l’oeil effects and industrial wall coverings: all the designs express an untrammelled vision of intense creativity. instabilelab.it

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Ethimo presents the Allaperto Mountain version Etwick (design by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez) with different furnishings in “pickled” teak and metal upholstered in woven Etwick fibre. ethimo.com

Paolo Rizzatto has designed the Sfere brass lamps and the cabinet from the Zuan collection.

The Tornado vase, a dynamic spiral of brass, is by Campana Brothers. All the pieces were created for Ghidini 1961. ghidini1961

Essential yet wholly welcoming and familiar shapes, interpreted with a contemporary approach, define the new Bross collection of Mysa seating, designed

by Michael Schmidt. The name in Swedish means “pamper yourself”. bross-italy.com

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Mix & Match by Foscarini, developed in collaboration with Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, is the new system designed to offer an increasingly versatile lighting project that allows you to choose and rearrange combinations from among 5 different diffusors, 4 functions and 3 colours, to be mixed according to your preference to create your ideal lamp. foscarini.com

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design&furniture “Piccolo Uomo�, designed by Enrico Zanetto and made by his son Paolo is a series of vases and candleholders in copper, silver and titanium. They have a shimmering beauty where the metal becomes a mirror projecting reflections and bursts of light into the surrounding space. Piccoli Uomini (little men) of light with subtly-textured surfaces. zanetto.com

Montserrat is one of the leading kitchen models of Marchi Cucine, the jewel in the crown of the Life Stories collection which brings together the most unique and evocative kitchens, expressing the best of contemporary design down to the smallest details and recalling the great profiles of the past. marchicucine.it Sitap Carpet Couture Italia is perfect for a winter of glamorous pampering. They present the Haute Couture collection of Tibet Leather and Mongolia Leather rugs. This is a versatile line that can be used as a decorative or bedside rug or even as a throw on an armchair. sitap.it

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On the subject of light Foscarini has created some authentic design objects, in collaboration with designers on the contemporary scene Valeria Rastrelli

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oscarini’s products communicate the warmth and emotions of the finest artisanal work while expressing an innovative research into materials and technology, creating original, involving lighting that relate to people and architecture. The new Milan base is one of the most strategic points on the city’s design map - Corso Monforte, known in the business as the “Lighting road” because of the presence of many important lighting

design brands. The large space in the heart of the street is laid out on several levels, and is the perfect space for presenting the multifaceted Foscarini world. A display and sales space for the collections, but also a place for meeting clients and professionals with a team of experts who can respond to the complexities of the market.

The architecture of the space has been reorganised and defined in its simplicity, making the spaces as spacious and versatile as possible, while the materials, left in their natural finish, leaving the products free to express themselves and be included. The display space on the ground floor has been designed to be used as a sales and welcome area as well as a setting for mart or product installations. foscarini.com

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BELLE DE JOUR Floor Lamp

by Ilaria Marelli

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design objects UPTOWN Floor and Table Lamp NEWTON Wall lamp

by Ferruccio Laviani

SUN - LIGHT OF LOVE Suspension lamp

by Tord Boontje

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Ferruccio Laviani

NUÉE Suspension Lamp

by Marc Sadler

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iconic creations

An artist with a festive style “My porcelain works glitters with gold: they are immediate and vital, and their most important function is to ease sadness and stir emotions” Maria Carolina Giupponi

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oman born in Mexico to an Italian father and a Polish mother, Coralla Maiuri is a versatile designer and artist, with an innate talent. Self-taught and devoted to experimentation, she has found her most recent expression in ceramics: “For many years I did paintings, installations and videos, then I started making furniture, ceramics and everyday objects.

The dish has a very inspiring shape for me; it’s like a small planet that has been with us for millennia. In some of the ones I create, a swarming world emerges as in a primordial pond; in others there is a spherical shape in the centre, the memory of a large cell as in the Etruscan paterae and votive dishes of the Middle East.” Maiuri’s ceramics are refined creations, a vortex of creativity that enhances the timeless beauty of hand-decorated objects. Primary aesthetics

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All the dishes are conceived and researched individually, making them unique, contemporary pieces, capable of transforming the everyday into something unexpected and magical. The Coral lines - Water and the seabed – depicted the ocean floor seen through a lens

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iconic creations and sophisticated style blend together in a perfect combination of art and design. Each collection is a tale of grace and joy: Villa Borghese is a tribute to the Roman Renaissance and Baroque art, a story which she recounts with the help of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Daphne, Paolina, Apollo and Scipio, which take their name from the halls of the Galleria Borghese. The Celestial and Berry collections, which appeared in 2019, are added to Piazza del Popolo from Blue Marble and Confetti to reinterpret traditional Italian handcrafted ceramics with original golden craquelé edges. The tea services presented at the Fuori Salone 2019, in different colours and decorations, are also worthy of mention. All the dishes are uniquely researched and designed by Coralla Maiuri. They are capable of transforming everyday life into moments of unexpected magic. Thus, the lines of Corallo - water and the seabed - depict the sea floor seen through a lens. The decoration of the La Coralla mug, given shape by Maiuri’s hands, holds some surprises: on the bottom of the cup the symbol of the artists’s work appears. The new vases, also presented in Paris in January 2019, are a triumph: the Alba family, with trickling, soft-coloured enamel; Iris with iridescent reflections of mother-of-pearl; and Dust & Light, which simultaneously uses the convex matt exterior and the internal lustre of the mother-of-pearl and gold. And finally, there is the Bottega d ‘Arte collection, which gathers together vases, centrepieces and exclusive sculptures, once again expressing the pure and visionary style of Coralla. corallamaiuri.com

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The new vases: the Alba family, featuring rivulets of enamel with subdued colours, Iris with the rainbow-hued reflections of mother of pearl, Dust&Light in which Coralla simultaneously uses an opaque slip glaze engorgement with iridescent mother of pearl and gold

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Pampering, Italian style The method is called Body Slimmer and unfolds over three stages, each an important part of the whole process and all with the purpose of obtaining lasting results Antonella Euli

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ergio Fusco, an Italian entrepreneur with a thing for wellness, had a wonderful idea – to slim without effort. After intensive research he developed a method that’s complex yet simple at the same time, using revolutionary machines and cutting-edge products, entirely Italian-made, promising and above all maintaining weight loss. His method is

called Body Slimmer and unfolds over three stages, each an important part of the whole

process and all with the purpose of obtaining lasting results. It starts with analysing the figure, and then uses caliper measurement and bio-impedance analysis to identify precisely the specific programme to follow to achieve well-being and recover good physical form. Stage three is the session itself, a single activity with multiple results. But how does all this take place? The secret to Body Slimmer’s effectiveness is the combination of three elements –

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italian brand movement, vacuum and infrared. Physical activity lies at the basis of the physiological process of burning up body fat and calories, while infra-red and vacuum treatments simply boost the effect, providing more obvious results in a shorter time. Working in synergy, the two actions simulate the circulation, so the tissues are irrigated and oxygenated more efficiently, facilitating the transport of waste to the organs whose job it is to dispose of them. At the same time, the subject burns fat rather than muscle, speeding up the metabolic rate and efficiency.

This means that we burn more at rest, too. Not forgetting the draining effect of the vacuum, the analgesic effect of the infra-red and all the additional benefits produced by the improvement in circulation. Guests at a Body Slimmer session boosts metabolic activity to up to four times the normal rate, making it possible to burn twice the number of calories as during a session of the same length and intensity on normal fitness machines. Once again, an Italian idea has proved to be successful, so much so that famous destinations like the Four Seasons hotels in London and Florence and the hotel Palace di Merano Espace Henri Chenot have selected the Body Slimmer line for their spa, and in Qatar the method has been adopted at the Al Wajba Palace, Doha, the sheik’s residence, and in China at the Reignwood Investment Centre in Beijing. Who knows where next – the Moon, perhaps? body-slimmer.eu

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES Beatrice Galbiati

Rose gold sequins for the dress

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trend Warm gold pleats for the skirt by iBLUES

Maximum glitter with the Odysseia necklace by SWAROSVKI

1980s inspiration for the & OTHER STORIES dress

Glitter for these frames

by MIU MIU

Worked gold for the sneakers

by FRATELLI ROSSETTI

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Ultra-shiny gold for the leather boots by COLLINI

Soft and delicate the hue of the duvet.

COLMAR ORIGINALS

Gold details against a black base for this ETRO belt

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Burnt gold for these gloves

by BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Gold, mustard and saffron colours for the jewellery by LISA C

Classic cut pants by ALEXANDRA TAPU

Sand and gold sandals for those important evenings,

by AQUAZURRA

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A super-glamorous design

by ATENA HAT

Gold or powder puff for these laminated socks

by FORTE FORTE

Sandy gold for this soft dress by FORTE FORTE

White ceramic and gold cat by FORNASETTI

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trend High-altitude chic is be achieved with basic, fundamental garments and sober colours that can be worn daytime and evening and in any combination - but it’s irony and multicolours for skiing, because on the snow, anything goes!

T-rex trekking with FENDI’s synthetic fibre boots

Midnight blue with contrasting trim, this padded jacket

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Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates sustainability through the Sustainable Thinking exhibition at the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence Antonella Euli

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ntil 13 April visitors 2020 can experience a narrative trail that projects the

research carried out by a new generation of young designers and innovative

pioneering visions of the founder Salvatore Ferragamo in his research

developments by well-established luxury brands, begun to regard the

into natural, recycled and innovative materials, alongside the most

achievement of sustainability as a positive challenge that can provide a

recent developments in green issues. The Sustainable Thinking project

response to consumer concerns and offer new opportunities for responsible

includes exhibitions and other initiatives involving Florence’s Museo Salvatore

innovation to its clients all over the world. Research is leading to the creation

Ferragamo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Museo Novecento, with the aim

of new, ecological and high-performance materials and the development of

of providing a stimulus for reflection on a subject with great importance

production processes that cut water and energy consumption, avoid the

for the future and offering suggestions for paradigm shift within a field of

use of toxic substances and reduce waste, a significant factor in this sector.

research limited to fashion, the arts and architecture. Many artists are

For the Salvatore Ferragamo brand investing in sustainable development

now working in these fields, some concentrating on establishing a more

means believing that innovative materials, the link with the region and

balanced relationship with nature, the use of organic materials, the need

taking care of the environment and people are essential elements in its

for creative reuse of materials (“upcycling�) and the relationship between

success. It is perhaps the best way to express the values handed down

nature and technology, while others are focussing on the importance of

by the founder, who began in the 1920s to try out natural, unconventional

a collective commitment to reshaping society as a whole. Architecture is

materials to build a philosophy of physical and mental well-being for his

placing an increasing emphasis on the design and construction of buildings

clients. The project is just one of the many activities that have placed the

that can limit their environmental impact and take account of sustainability

Maison Ferragamo at the forefront of progress among the luxury brands that

and ecological principles. For its part the fashion industry has, through the

have embraced the philosophy of transparency and ethical responsibility.

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made in Italy

For the Salvatore Ferragamo brand investing in sustainable development means believing that innovative materials, the link with the region and taking care of the environment and people are essential elements in its success

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The exhibition presents materials, works and recent or specially-created

and geographical areas, provide a wide range of views focussing on

garments showing and explaining the many shapes of “the ethics and

alternative production processes and providing suggestions for a kind

aesthetics of sustainability� in a format that is easily understood by all

of design that takes advantage of the difference, uses new technologies

types of audience, which is given the opportunity to interact with the

without being dominated by them, harmonising the local and the global

subjects dealt with. The artists, textile manufacturing companies and

and safeguarding our ecosystem.

fashion designers invited to the event, all from different generations

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ESSENTIAL – OR MAYBE NOT Objects, accessories and suchlike - why not indulge a little vice, or make it a gift, it’s always good for the spirit!

Beatrice Galbiati

Wood and cord frog fastenings for the bright duffel coat by SEALUP

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The loveliest colours of velvet for the headbands by LEONTINE VINTAGE

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1. Coffee-colour sequins add sparkle to the diamond knit sweater

by BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 2. Gilded frames with black details for these MYKITA glasses 3. Dressing-gown style camel coat by MARELLA 4. Total white case for the new iPhone 11 smartphones in Noblessa leather by BONAVENTURA

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JEWELS & CO.

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PASSION Rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces with precious or semi-precious stones: the key thing is that they have a hint of red to light up any outfit during the dark winter months This is an ode to red, the warmest colour there is! It symbolises the vital energy that combats passivity and instils extraordinary strength. Red is an emblem of love and passion – even transgression! Just what’s needed in the bleak mid-winter, with its dreary cold, the relentless beating of rain against window pane and the darkness, which always falls too early. This is exactly when the heat of flaming crimson works best.

So, let's warm up the season with jewellery that boosts our energy levels: rubies, red enamelled gold, coral, semi-precious stones and even leather.

Jewels with a touch of red can light up the winter.

Beatrice Galbiati

Necklace from the Mimosa collection in white gold, diamonds, sapphires and coral by DAMIANI

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LOVE AND DEVOTION Beatrice Galbiati

Simplicity and baroque style come together to pay homage to Bourbon Sicily in the new Devotion Fine Jewellery Collection by Dolce & Gabbana

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t was the refinement and opulence of the sacred heart that imbued Dolce & Gabbana’s Fine Jewellery with elegance, love and passion. An iconic symbol of the Italian fashion house, the sacred heart features on the well-known Devotion Bag as well as the Devotion Collection of glasses and many other accessories. The symbol now adorns five creations in the Fine Jewellery Devotion

Collection: a necklace, pendant earrings in two different designs, a ring and bracelet which, as always, pay meticulous attention to detail. The decorations are sumptuous and baroque, inspired by the eighteenth-century Bourbon period of Dolce & Gabbana’s beloved Sicily, the island whose influence is the common thread through almost all their collections. In these pieces, the delicate pearls that decorate the jewels create a contrast between the richness of the work and the elegant simplicity of the elements used.

Then there are the diamonds, which appear on the bows that “parcel up” every jewel, framed by the DG logo engraved inside the sacred heart. Absolute femininity and delicacy reign in this 18-carat yellow gold collection. Regal in its simplicity, the jewellery can be worn in the day or evening and on any occasion.

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FOOD & WINE

A PLEASANT MEMORY For more the fifty years the Buon Ricordo (“Pleasant Memory”) restaurant association has provided a gastronomic guide book leading us through the unique, authentic flavours of Italy’s regional cuisine.

It includes around a hundred places, which together create a map of Italian food and wine, representing the finest expression of quality and variety that Italy’s gastronomy and hospitality can offer Antonella Euli

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AMERIGO DAL 1934 TRATTORIA E LOCANDA - SAVIGNO-VALSAMOGGIA (BO) The inn was opened in 1934 by Amerigo and Agnese Bettini on the village’s main street. It’s now in the hands of the third generation of the family, who display the same love for the region and its authentic seasonal produce. This approach has shaped a menu that starts with the Piatto del Buon Ricordo, Ravioli di friggione with butter and 36-month Bianca Modenese parmesan cheese. As guests read on through the restaurant’s offer, they will be presented with a delicious selection of dishes, from home-made cold meats to salumi della casa di mora brada with vegetables in oil and tigelle flatbreads, tortellini in brood, tagliatelle al ragù, rabbit in traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and insalata del maniscalco. amerigo1934.it

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AL CAVALLINO BIANCO - POLESINE ZIBELLO (PARMA) The restaurant, owned by brothers Massimo and Luciano Spigaroli, opened as an osteria near a river ferry landing stage, and though it has now become a popular and acclaimed venue it retains some of its original atmosphere. The restaurant’s Piatto del Buon Ricordo is Suprema di cappone di Giuseppe Verdi, a homage to the great composer. The Spigarolis raise pigs of a historic breed called Nera Parmigiana, of Spanish origin, and produce dry-cured meats that are famous throughout the world, sought after by great restaurateurs. This exceptional quality can be experienced in the cellars of the Corte Pallavicina, a short distance from Cavallino Bianco, where the precious culatello meats age in conditions those in the know consider to be perfect, influenced by the Padana region fog. The farm also produces all kinds of fruit and vegetable, as well as beef from Bianca cattle of the Po valley, chicken, duck and geese, their flocks filling the meadows with movement and noise. fratellispigaroli.it

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ENOTECA DEL DUCA - VOLTERRA (PISA) The region’s most characteristic product is Balze Volterrane pecorino cheese. This tradition can be experienced by taking the street leading down from the piazza dei Priori and entering an old doorway – here it’s possible to enjoy Ravioli di ricotta dolce delle Balze Volterrane, the Piatto del Buon Ricordo served in the Ristorante Enoteca del Duca. The menu goes on to offer such tempting items as tartufo su risotti e carni, ribollita, nobili carni di Chianina, pappardelle with game sauce, wild boar stew, duck, wood pigeon, rabbit, lamb and cold meats. enoteca-delduca-ristorante.it

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ALBERGO RISTORANTE GARDESANA - TORRI DEL BENACO (VERONA) The cuisine of Garda is of course one of lakeside dishes. It’s clear as soon as the antipasti arrive, with sardene in soar and the main course of rice or pasta, always with fish, and baccalà alla vicentina. Then more fish dishes, especially wonderful creations like Cregone and Pike in sauce. More recent recipes range from fish ravioli to Lake soup as well as more general types of dish from the local region. The menu created by chef Nadalon at the Torri restaurant, taking tradition as his starting point with his Piatto del Buon Ricordo, Fillet of Garda Perch in butter and thyme, and then his piece de resistance, bigoli alla Maria Callas, pasta with lake sardines, sultanas and pine kernels. gardesana.eu

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RISTORANTE DA GIGETTO - MIANE (TREVISO) White Cimadolmo asparagus and Montello mushrooms, wild herbs, radicchio di Treviso, brochettes of game and poultry, cold meats, cheese and Combai chestnuts that on November 1 are served soaked in new wine - all these are to be enjoyed at da Gigetto, a well-established local venue whose menu brings together all the classics of the Marca Trevigiana, starting with the sopa coada, a pigeon pie worthy of a grand mediaeval banquet. A selection from the regional cuisine as interpreted by the vision of chef Bortolini, whose skills are crowned by the Piatto del Buon Ricordo, Rosetta di vitello alle quattro stagioni, an elegant name for veal cheek, a cut with delicious veins of gelatine, placed it at the centre of four inspired seasonal variations. ristorantedagigetto.it

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RISTORANTE MANUELINA - RECCO (GENOA) For more than fifty years the Buon Ricordo trail has led to Recco, celebrating this sanctuary of Ligurian cuisine, famous most of all for introducing the Focaccia of Genoa to the world.

And it’s always a good opportunity to revisit the classic dishes of a region where sea and mountains meet, producing a distinctive cuisine where fish and agricultural produce combine with exciting results. The menu includes La capponnada, a seafood salad originally created on board ancient Genoese craft, where sailors would crumble ship’s biscuits onto a mixture of anchovies, olives and capers, Pansoti, a local type of ravioli filled with wild and cultivated herbs, Praboggion, a walnut sauce where the garlic is balanced by marjoram and Cima Ripiena (stuffed veal pockets), an iconic recipe that’s also a Piatto del Buon Ricordo (Buon Ricordo dish). manuelina.it

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RISTORANTE LO STUZZICHINO - S. AGATA SUI DUE GOLFI (NAPLES) Although the name “Stuzzichino” can simply be translated as “snack”, it’s immediately clear that dining here is a much more serious business, with a fritto misto alla napolitana that includes rice balls, panzarotti, calzoncini and mozzarella in carrozza. As for the main courses, this is pasta country, from paccheri con pomodorino del Vesuvio to scialatielli ai frutti di mare or lemon to the traditional cannellone alla sorrentina.

The Piatto del buon Ricordo is Pasta e patate con provolone del monaco. Then there are kale and chestnut soup, braised meats and anchovy frittura di alici, plus special dishes like pezzogna all’acqua pazza and beltfish rolls with smoked provola cheese, gamberetto di Crapolla and a wonderful selection of desserts like delizia di limone and ricotta and pear cake. ristorantelostuzzichino.it

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RISTORANTE DELL’HOTEL BARBIERI - ALTOMONTE (COSENZA) Since 1969 the Barbieri family has approached their local cuisine with a careful choice of ingredients, creating such delicacies as their Piatto del Buon Ricordo, Involtini di suino nero all’arancia, which immediately reflects an intention to highlight the free-range maiale calabrese a setola nera in a setting of local flavours – sweet peppers, pecorino cheese, honey, wild fennel and rosemary, with orange sauce and chicory as a side. The house dishes are intense cold meats and cheese and a selection of vegetables to make the head spin, culminating in the wonder and emotion inspired by the arrival of the ‘zafarani cruschi’ the dried peppers that are the pride and joy of the Appennino Calabro-Lucano, fried with black olives. barbierigroup.it

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truly winter-time panettone. This apple cake by chef Giancarlo Morelli, patron of the Pomiroeu di

Seregno, the Bulk Mixology Food Bar and the Morelli Milano restaurant, has a soft, elastic dough and is light as a cloud. The real distinctive feature is the use of renetta apple cubes instead of candied fruit.

Small fondant chocolate chips rub shoulders with candied ginger root and the fresh, embracing aromas of cinnamon, orange, honey, vanilla, lime and bergamot.

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chef’s fertile imagination. Made exclusively from firstclass ingredients like fresh eggs, butter from Brittany, natural mother yeast, candied apple, fondant chocolate and candied ginger. morellimilano.it

From the South: Panettone Foresta by Gay-Odin T

he pride of the Cioccolato Gay-Odin bakery is the Panettone

of fine milk or fondant chocolate made using a process that

Foresta, a perfect combination of confectionery tradition

combines unequalled goodness and lightness. The secret of the

and the artisanal skills of the Naples region. The Offella dough,

chocolate’s unmistakable flavour lies in the gentle roasting of

a cross between a panettone and a classic naturally-leavened

the cocoa beans – the rare criollo variety from Central America,

pandoro is enhanced by the warm, embracing notes of the

which is especially full of flavour – imported in their raw state

Foresta, an iconic product patented by Gay-Odin in 1920. Inside,

and crushed with wood to preserve the taste and aroma of the

a wonderfully soft, moist texture and outside a delicate coating

individual beans. gay-odin.it

From the South: espresso coffee Panettone by Mennella A ritual, a passion, a philosophy that’s Neapolitan through and through.

The people of Naples just can’t do without their coffee, and that’s

true at Christmas, too. The long-established Pasticceria Mennella di Torre

del Greco knows this well, and is opening the Christmas season with something new, a Panettone al caffè espresso napoletano: soft, porous dough with an espresso coffee ganache filling enriched with mouthwatering drops of pure fondant chocolate and a white glace chocolate icing sprinkled with finely ground coffee. This delicious version of the classic Neapolitan recipe with an aromatic, decisive and persistent flavour is a successful combination of Lombard tradition and Neapolitan spirit.

Like all the Panettoni by Mennella, what makes this cake unique is the slow leavening and the use of 100% natural ingredients – fresh eggs, vanilla pods, acacia honey and “affioramento” butter – skilfully worked to produce a fine, rich, fragrant dough. pasticceriamennella.it

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ALTO ADIGE - VALLE AURINA Not far away are the ski lifts of Klausberg, the most popular ski complex for Italian families, with over 30 km of pistes, and the Speikboden with its famous descents. The Wellness Refugium & Resort Hotel Alpin Royal in San Giovanni (BZ) lies in the heart of the Valle Aurina, the northernmost in the Alto Adige, the starting point for skiing at up to 2,500 metres in altitude across enchanting panoramas.

Descents, ski safaris, cross-country ski trails, the Funtaklaus Snowpark, adventures for kids in Klausiland and the Klausberg Flitzer Alpine Coaster, the longest roller-coaster in the Italian Alps, are just some of the treats awaiting winter sports fans who can’t wait to launch themselves onto the blanket of snow. alpinroyal.com

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ALTO ADIGE - VALLE MAREO The Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort in San Vigilio di Marebbe (BZ) provides direct access to the pistes of Plan de Corones and Sellaronda, some of the most beautiful in the Dolomites. The resort has won “5 Monti� status for the high quality of the comprehensive mountain structure and services, with many extensive guide and assistance facilties in the Dolomite region.

Sensational views and the added value of elegant deluxe rooms and suites, the Dolomites Sky Spa for adults and the rooftop infinity pool at the Dolomites Lodge, a brand-new 2,500 square-metre design-based facility and wellness centre. All this plus a refined culinary offer and a packed daily programme of outdoor activities. myexcelsior.com

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ALTO ADIGE - VAL GARDENA The Granbaita Dolomites at Selva di Val Gardena has recently been given a makeover by Rudi Perathoner, an architect from the Garda area who has won important accolades for his work around the world.

Here, luxury, elegance and tradition reign supreme, and the staff take care of every detail to make their guests’ stay an unforgettable experience, because even the smallest touch can transform it into an evocative memory. hotelgranbaita.com

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ALTO ADIGE - VAL D’EGA Only 200 metres from the doors of the Romantik Hotel Post Cavallino Bianco in Nova Levante guests can take the 10-post cable car that climbs up among the lovely Dolomite scenery of Latemar and the Catinaccio, 1,700 metres high, in the Carezza ski complex. A short distance from the hotel, where guests will find a ski pass waiting for them in their room, is a six-seater ski lift with automatic coupling and a further sixteen lifts. After a day on the snow, the 1,500 square metre well-being centre awaits with a panoramic view, four saunas, outdoor and indoor pool, hydromassage pool, salt grotto, Kneipp treatment, infrared booth and Technogym equipment. romantikhotels.com

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ALTO ADIGE - ALTA VAL PUSTERIA Only two hundred metres from the entrance to the Romantik Hotel Santer di Dobbiaco stands the Versciaco/Dolomiti railway station, a stop for the Sci Pustertal Express. In just a few minutes this takes visitors to the neighbouring facilities of the Dolomiti Tre Cime (Monte Elmo and Croda Rossa) and Perca al Plan del Corones. The hotel itself is in a strategic position for skiing in Val Pusteria, and is an ideal destination for cross-country ski fans. Hotel guests have the use of a Holidaypass that entitles them to free travel on public transport (trains and coaches) around the Alto Adige region for the duration of their stay. romantikhotels.com

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TRENTINO - PAGANELLA Latest-generation ski lifts reach heights of up to 2,125 metres on the Cima Paganella and link with those of Andalo to open up a total of 50 km of pistes of varying degree of difficulty, all accessible with just one ski pass. Skiers depart from the Solea Boutique & Spa Hotel at Fai della Paganella in the Brenta Dolomites. The hotel is only 800 metres from Skiarea Paganella and a shuttle bus also passes in front of the hotel. Guests can reach the pistes, go cross-country skiing, sleigh down long, exciting runs or visit lofty refuges offering magical evenings among the mountain tops. The boutique hotel organises guided snowshoe excursions and provides a secure ski deposit service and heated boot bags. Skis and snowboards can be hired directly in the hotel. hotelsolea.com

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illa Vittoria is a period 20th-century residence that’s full of charm and history. Its first owners were the heirs of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the battery, and it has been totally renovated by motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini, the current owner. Vittoria, the champion’s

oldest daughter, manages the enterpise. After taking a specialist course in interior design at the KLC School of Interior Design in London, Victoria succeeded in fulfilling her dream – to furnish her own home in an elegantrefined classic-modern style, a style she has developed and enriched,

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accompanying her father as he travelled around the world from one beautiful hotel or resort to another. Villa Vittoria is a high-end B&B in the heart of Bergamo’s “Città Alta” (Upper Town) historic centre.

It combines the sophistication of a design hotel with the exclusivity and charm of a boutique. Surrounded by flawless green spaces and breath-taking views across the “Città Alta”, every detail is designed to create an unforgettable stay.

The hotel interior hosts a magnificent, luxurious terrace surrounded by a flower-filled garden and flooded with sunlight, the ideal setting for enjoying moments of relaxation and tranquillity. The pleasant, expansive open space is the ideal location for reading or basking in the sunshine while sipping a drink or enjoying a coffee, taking in the unique, enchanting view of the Città Alta.

For guests who enjoy a more sporty take on their holiday the Villa Vittoria provides a bright fitness room with cutting edge Technogym cardio fitness and muscle training equipment. A personal trainer is available on request to map out a healthy, effective exercise plan.

The fitness room provides access to the heated indoor pool with counter-current swimming and hydromassage. Buffet breakfast is available from 8 to 10.30 am in the evocative, luxuriously-furnished breakfast room with marble floors and mullioned windows looking out onto the gardens and city. It’s a wonderful place for anyone seeking to spend a relaxing holiday in a warm, welcoming and refined setting. villavittoriabergamo.it

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EA Prime, one of the SEA Group companies, is the infrastructure

which covers an area of 1,400 square metres in a dedicated area, has

manager for General Aviation and Business at Linate and Malpensa

allowed SEA Prime to develop the market and potential catchment area of

with the Milano Prime brand. Linate Prime is the foremost airport for

northern Italy and southern Switzerland. It has enabled the ever-increasing

Business & General Aviation in Italy and, together with Malpensa Prime,

demands of VIP passengers flying commercially to and from Milan to be

the fifth in Europe. The infrastructure under management includes two

met. These discerning travellers also desire a dedicated service to reach

terminals and dedicated aprons, 11 hangars, lounges, VIP car parks

destinations in Italy and Europe by helicopter or private jet. Building on

and a business centre. Milano Prime offers a complete range of services

the excellent results of the new Business & General Aviation Terminal at

dedicated to aircraft, passengers and crew, directly or through its partners.

Milan Malpensa International Airport since its opening (with an increase in

The services offered include: lounges, hangars, maintenance, concierge,

movements of over 240% compared to 2018), SEA Prime participated in

catering, supplies, limousine and tax refunds. In fact, the inauguration of

the NBAA-BACE at Las Vegas in October 2019 for the fifth consecutive

Milano Prime at Malpensa on 23 July preceded the closure of the Linate

year. In November, SEA Prime received the EBAA Safety Recognition

airport by just a few days. This allowed all of the Milan Business Aviation

Award in Cologne during the European Safety Summit. This distinction

traffic to be accommodated at the new Malpensa Terminal during the

is conferred by the EBAA to acknowledge success stories relating to the

most important international fashion and sporting events taking place

commitment to implement safety measures, in addition to those required

in the city. The opening of the new Milano Prime Terminal at Malpensa,

by the regulations. milanoprime.com

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A City with spectacular appeal Sina Centurion Palace, a 5-star luxury member of Sina Hotels and affiliated to the CondÊ Nast Johansens guide, is one of the city’s most exclusive hotels Antonella Euli

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t is located in the historic Palazzo Genovese, in the Dorsoduro area of the city, and looks out onto the Grand Canal and an interior garden. Attractions like the church of S. Maria della Salute, the Punta della Dogana (home of the Francois Pinault Foundation) and

the famous Guggenheim Museum are only a short walk away. A period palazzo with Gothic facade and exclusive design interiors presents a harmonious contrast with the ancient Venetian quarter in which it stands, which now hosts the best of contemporary art. Built in the late 19th century in a neo-Gothic style, the Palazzo Genovese fits in well with the architecture of the city around it – the facade on the Grand Canal, lined with typical red and white buildings, is pierced by many windows, while on the other side the entrance on Campo di San Gregorio, with an equally elaborate façade, provides access to the evocative garden with its bamboo, ivy and central well. Inside, the combination of classical and contemporary styles make for a unique creation where the relationship with the water dominates – the Sina Centurion Palace’s unusual interiors, exclusive design, select materials and striking colours recall the idea of the city as a gateway to the East. For dining the choice lies between the white room, specially designed to highlight the magnificent view of the Grand Canal, the exclusive outdoor terrace – leave plenty of

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time for a reservation – or the indoor garden where in summer the floral fragrances mix with the mouth-watering aromas of the typical dishes prepared by the chef. It’s favourite of international stars and VIPs. Antinoo’s Lounge & Restaurant is the ideal venue for a romantic dinner with stupendous view of Venice, thanks also to a terrace overlooking the city. Executive chef Giancarlo Bellino offers simple dishes embodying a deep respect for the preparation and choice of their ingredients, marking a return to the past – simplicity and honesty with straightforward cooking rooted in tradition, the memories of a region or a historic moment. condenastjohansens.com

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The other Tuscany The magic of winter in an idyllic Tuscan resort Antonella Euli

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osewood Castiglion del Bosco, is a magical place,

swimming pool; The Spa at Rosewood Castiglion del

covering an area of 2,000 hectares in the heart of

Bosco; Campo del Drago Restaurant and Osteria

the Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

La Canonica, serving traditional Tuscan and Italian

The Montalcino estate, founded by Massimo and

dishes, under the guidance of chef Matteo Temperini;

Chiara Ferragamo in 2003, best expresses Rosewood’s

an organic vegetable garden and cooking school; and,

philosophy of “a sense of place” and includes a 5-star L

finally, the Kids Club with activities organised by the

resort with 23 suites. Its centre is located in the Borgo,

Rose Buds® Children’s Program. Castiglion del Bosco

where can be found the ruins of the ancient castle

is also home to The Club, the only private golf club in Italy

dating back to 1100 AD; 11 Villas, each with a private

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Tom Weiskopf on 210 hectares of gently sloping hills.

modern comforts, fully-equipped kitchens and Tuscan-

The winery, with its 62 hectares of vineyards is where

style fireplaces. Able to accommodate up to twelve

all the estate’s wines are produced. The best way to

guests, the 11 villas are ideal for groups of friends and

experience the charm and fascination of Tuscany in

families who want to get together, relax and spend time

winter is a stay in one of the exclusive villas, restored

enjoying the wonders that Tuscany has to offer during

17th and 18th century farmhouses with private heated

the winter season: from the dusky golden shades of

swimming pools, terraces, pergolas and gardens, all

the woods, to the heady scent of truffles and freshly-

framed by the magnificent hills of the Val d’Orcia. The

pressed olive oil.a.

villas are characterized by artisan furnishings and all

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MODIGLIANI AND THE ADVENTURE OF MONTPARNASSE. MASTERPIECES FROM THE NETTER AND ALEXANDRE COLLECTIONS MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF LIVORNO UNTIL FEBRUARY 16, 2020 The Livorno exhibition examines Amedeo Modigliani’s ties to Paris and links with his collectors. Superyacht builders Benetti reaffirm their close relationship with the Tuscan port by sponsoring the prestigious international exhibition dedicated to the avant-garde Italian artist. The exhibition offers the public the opportunity to admire 26 works by Modigliani, including paintings and drawings. Visitors entering the show will be greeted by a stunning model of one of Benetti’s yachts, the 58-metre “Sunday” reproduced in 1:50 scale. coopculture.it

GIORGIO ARMANI. ACCENTS OF STYLE MILAN ARMANI / SILOS UNTIL 02 FEBRUARY 2020 The exhibition - curated personally by the designer - includes a retrospective of

but equally surprising, the realm of Giorgio Armani’s accessories is expressed through

Giorgio Armani Donna bags, shoes and bijoux along with projections of advertising

the elegant and discreet language that distinguishes his fashion designs, creating

and editorial campaigns. The show throws a spotlight on the world of accessories,

objects that complement and define without ever taking over completely: style

which Armani entered towards the end of the ‘80s. Less well-known than his outfits,

accents that can emphasize a look in a balanced, measured way. armanisilos.com

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ITALY Valeria Rastrelli

GEORGES DE LA TOUR. EUROPE OF LIGHT PALAZZO REALE, MILAN FEBRUARY 7 - JUNE 7, 2020 This is the first exhibition in Italy dedicated to Georges de La Tour, pointing up similarities and differences between the masterpieces of the great French painter and those of his other outstanding contemporaries. The show seeks to add a new perspective on nature painting and experiments with light in order to address some questions about La Tour, whose work still remains something of a mystery. The exhibition at Palazzo Reale and the accompanying catalogue reflect on the extraordinary, powerful and lyrical images of saints and beggars, scenes of gaming and brawling, and the sophisticated depiction of the night, all typical subjects of the artist and other “painters of reality” with whom the exhibition draws comparisons. palazzorealemilano.it

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BAROQUE EMOTION. IL GUERCINO AT CENTO PINACOTECA SAN LORENZO AND ALLA ROCCA UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2020 This exhibition presents 79 works drawn mainly from the

KONRAD MÄGI. NORTHERN LIGHT ROYAL MUSEUMS OF TURIN, CHIABLESE HALLS UNTIL MARCH 8, 2020

city’s rich cultural heritage, with 72 of these pieces by

This exhibition is dedicated to the Estonian artist

Il Guercino himself. It documents his stylistic evolution,

considered the father of modern painting in the Baltic

from his early years to his full maturity as an artist. The

state. Mägi is often compared to Vincent Van Gogh

show features 27 paintings, 32 frescoes and 20 drawings,

and Alfred Sisley, with both of whom he shares a

mostly from Cento itself, works which have not been on

tendency for bold subject matter and lighting effects.

public display since the 2012 earthquake. These include

The exhibition is one of the largest solo shows dedicated

paintings in the Barbieri Chapel of the Church of the Rosary,

to the artist ever staged in Europe. The works come

Il Guercino’s family chapel, which is reconstructed at the

from the National Art Museum of Estonia and the Tartu

centre of the exhibition, along with other works from the

Art Museum, as well as from the private collections

city’s gallery La Pinacoteca Civica di Cento, which

of Enn Kunila and Peeter Värnik and from those of

currently remains out of action. comune.cento.fe.it

the Estonian Student Society. museireali.beniculturali.it

NAPLES JOAN MIRO. THE LANGUAGE OF SIGNS PALAZZO DELLE ARTI NAPOLI (PAN) UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 2020 The fantastic world of Mirò arrives in the city of Naples with an exhibition comprising eighty works including paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages and tapestries. The show retraces six decades of creative activity, from 1924 to 1981, during which Miró developed a formal language that transformed the art of the twentieth century. The works all come from the extraordinary collection owned by the Portuguese state and held at the Serralves Foundation in Porto. comune.napoli.it

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FERRARA, CITY OF ART AND CULTURE Valeria Rastrelli

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he first modern city and an important, culturally significant Duchy during the Italian renaissance, Ferrara was a European hub of culture, arts

and politics and a centre for artists, poets and singers. In the space of three centuries the extensive ruling dynasty, a large family of cultured, eccentric patrons, transformed a rural settlement into a renaissance masterpiece that has now been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Under the rule of the Este family Ferrara experienced its period of most vigorous growth, hosting the most important artistic and literary figures of the age and playing a significant role in many other fields. An opportunity to explore the city is provided by an exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe De Nittis, a leading figure on the early 19th century art scene in Paris alongside Giovanni Boldini, who rewrote the rules of painting by combining modernity and personal roots. “De Nittis e la rivoluzione dello sguardo� Palazzo dei Diamanti until 13 April 2020.

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CENTO, THE CITY OF IL GURCINO ith no shadow of a doubt, from an artistic point of view the first

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Borgatti, a famous interpreter of Wagner’s works and the person the

thing that comes to mind when speaking about the town of Cento is

town’s theatre is named after, and the historian Girolamo Baruffaldi.

that it was the birthplace of Il Guercino, the great 18th century painter

Visitors can also take in the Emozione Barocca exhibition dedicated

whose works can be seen in all the world’s most important museums

to Cento’s most illustrious citizen, Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known

and galleries. Visitors to Centro will also discover something about

as Il Guercino, at the Pinacoteca San Lorenzo and the Rocca until

another talented painter with local roots - Aroldo Bonzagni, who

15 February. The event presents 79 works, 72 of which are by the

worked in the early 20th century, and other figures who nourished

17th century artist, most belonging to the town’s cultural patrimony.

the town’s cultural life like the philologist Alberto Accarisio, author

The exhibition documents the painter’s stylistic development, from

of one of the first dictionaries of the Italian vernacular, Giuseppe

education to maturity.

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NOBLE PARMA Fine food, arts and memories, exploring the different facets of Italy’s Capital of Culture 2020 Maria Carolina Giupponi

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arma, city of art and charm - with its refined atmosphere it’s almost

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personality, creating the basis for reflection on contemporary life and

a miniature Paris, recalling the aristocratic past of Maria Luisa of

the future in the light of social regeneration. To experience the many

Austria. Parma, city of the theatre and music, filled with the echoes

aspects of Parma 2020 and the Emilia region, put yourself in the hands

of the music of Giuseppe Verdi. Parma, part of the UNESCO Creative

of Destinazione Turistica Emilia. Take a look at the brochure called “20

Network, UNESCO city of gastronomy and capital of the Food Valley,

Reasons to visit Emilia in 2020” and choose from the wealth of holiday

the home of flavours that identify Italian excellence throughout the

proposals and the offers available, all on the site at www.visitemilia.

wheel like Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Culatello di

com with information on 85 exhibitions, 70 theatre performances, 160

Zibello. Parma is also a land of ancient castles and estates, all with a

concerts, 25 art and culture festivals, 170 meetings and debates and a

romantic fascination. Parma is the heart of the Emilia region, with its

wide selection of unique experiences like those offered by the product

eventful history and multifaceted social fabric, given life and energy by

network “Emilia Food & Wine Experience” and the “Emilia Culture and

the culture that has shaped the city and its surrounding region. Italian

Castle Experience” network, which brings together the initiatives in

City of Culture 2020, Parma is ready to welcome tourists and visitors

over 13 historically and artistically significant villages, countless Cities

from around the world who come here to explore its art, history and fine

of Art, 50 castles and fortresses throughout the hills and the Apennine

food and wine. Adopting the motto “To the Beat of Culture”, Parma 2020

mountains as well as 51 theatres, foundations, structures and other

guides and connects all the city’s activities and its constantly-evolving

institutions in the sector.

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