Dreams of Christmas Eve
In Sarnano's centro storico it is quiet, dark and cold at the end of December. Lamps are turned off to save electricity. Strands of light from the television seep into the kitchen. A man prepares the Christmas Eve dinner...
The Problem With Men’s Fashion
Men’s fashion needs a major overhaul — so get going Italians.
Gucci Power: The Omnipresence of an Italian Brand
One of the world's most elite fashion brands has been increasingly embraced by billions thanks to music, language, and counterfeit products.
Achille Lauro: Multifaceted, Glamorous, Unashamed
The singer shrugs off unkind remarks, wants to destroy stereotypes, often changes genres, and lives for his music.
With Italy’s Traditional Religious Practices In Decline, What Comes Next?
New ways to affirm community spirit are emerging, borrowed from cultures across the world.
Maintaining Suppliers: The Fashion Between China And Italy
As fashion houses in Italy dedicate their collections to the Year of the Tiger, the reliance on suppliers in China may rise to the surface.
Christmas Quiz 2021: Panettone or Cinepanettone?
And you thought there was nothing more to know about panettone.
Peru’s Curious Passion For Panettone
The Peruvian affinity for panettone is rooted in a long history of Italian migration and cultural fusion.
Italian Businesses That Have Impressed Us Throughout the Pandemic
At the start of the pandemic, the outlook for Italian businesses was gloomy. But despite everything, many firms have done great things.
Padre Pio, The Polarizing Priest
Derided as a fraud but elevated to sainthood by the Church. What is the legacy of Padre Pio, one of Italy's still most polarizing priests?