top of page
Search


The History of Fendi: From Roman Roots to Global Luxury
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Roman brand. Let's look back at the House's most memorable moments across the...
Jul 29


Victory Rolls: The Hairstyle That Defined the 1940s Women
In the midst of war, during the 1940s, women found a powerful way to express both patriotism and personal style through a hairstyle that...
Jun 10


Exploring the Aesthetic Vision of George Hoyningen-Huene in Glamour and Avant-Garde
The exhibition George Hoyningen-Huene: Glamour e Avanguardia is currently on view at Palazzo Reale in Milan from January 21 to May 18,...
May 12


Anna May Wong: Hollywood’s First Chinese-American Movie Star.
Anna May Wong’s career stretched from silent cinema through the talkies and the golden age of Hollywood, to TV. Anna May Wong, born Wong...
Apr 15


The Rise of the Pin-up Girls.
The popular belief is that the first pinup girl appeared during World War II. The truth is the rise of the pinup precedes World War I. An...
Mar 30


Queen Semiramis, the embodiment of Art Nouveau
Acquired by the Italian Ministry of Culture through the right of first refusal, the work has been displayed at the Royal Palace of Turin...
Feb 3


Jim Clark, the racing legend
He won two F1 world titles in 1963 and 1965. Considered one of the best drivers of all time, he won 25 of his 72 starts in F1 while...
Jan 17


The oldest panettone cake in Milan was created in 1768
When the holidays approach, everybody's tummies begin daydreaming about sweets like cookies, fruit cake, eggnog, holiday cherry pie etc....
Dec 16, 2024


Gloria Grahame, the Queen of Noir
The statuary Gloria Grahame is often featured in film noir pictures as a tarnished beauty with an irresistible sexual allure . During...
Nov 18, 2024


Halloween Costumes and their evolution over the decades
Halloween costumes have evolved significantly over the decades, drawing inspiration from social trends, popular culture and major...
Oct 29, 2024


The 130th Anniversary of Galeries Lafayette, a historic Fashion Monument.
The remarkable history of iconic Galeries Lafayette dates from the late nineteenth century and has become a genuine symbol of the “City...
Sep 25, 2024


Meet Madame Inès Decourcelle "La Femme Chauffeur".
Madame Decourcelle is believed to be the first to receive her full taxi licence in April 1908, making her the first woman in history to...
Aug 16, 2024


How this Italian liquor was sold legally and survived Prohibition in the US.
In 1845, herbalist Bernardino Branca was trying to treat cholera in Milan, Italy by creating what may be the first known fernet: an...
Jun 17, 2024


Kitty, you have been cast!
"The biggest invitation to bad luck ever seen in one place" - LIFE magazine, 1961 Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your...
May 15, 2024


Beyond Belle Epoque: the innovative art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is one of the most representative protagonists of the late-century Parisian environment. Palazzo Roverella, in...
Apr 9, 2024


The Art of Italian Aperitivo was born in Milan
Aperitivo, the beloved Italian pre-dinner ritual, has been gaining popularity around the world in recent years. It is a time-honoured...
Mar 8, 2024


The out-of-ordinary legacy of Italian artist Ezio Anichini
Ezio Tiburzio Anichini (Florence, 24 April 1886 – Florence, 23 September 1948) was an Italian illustrator whose expansive career bridged...
Feb 6, 2024


That's the Fifties Man!
Socially, economically and ... sartorially, the 1950s were a great time to be alive. The 1950s just came after the WW2, meaning that the...
Jan 17, 2024


The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
The year-end is always a time for celebration and festivities. With the year coming to a close, it’s time for fresh beginnings and a time...
Dec 22, 2023


The most wanted "Grafofoni Columbia"
Although the Columbia brand name has a long and distinguished history as a record label, it only reflected the work of an independent...
Nov 30, 2023
bottom of page