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My Best Summer 2012 Shoes spotted on MonteNapoleone

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Via MonteNapoleone is one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets and for good reason. There is no shortage as to the artistic flair that designer’s inject into their creations and with a European summer that will soon reach its … Continue reading

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ToyWatch’s Summer Collections – Velvety, Mesh and Metallic

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Now here’s a brand that experiments with the interplay of colours and materials to conjure up fascinating and aesthetically pleasing watches. I was thrilled to visit the small store to see these high fashion accessories which are the culmination of … Continue reading

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Vittoria Bianchi – Faraone’s CEO and a bejewelled queen

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Resembling the Faraone Jewellers double oval logo, with its wide grin is the pearly smile of the company’s CEO, Vittoria Bianchi, one of the most aristocratic ladies that I have met on Via MonteNapoleone. Standing model tall at 1.76 meters, … Continue reading

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Milano Day 8 – My last few hours and the Salone ends

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It seems as if every furniture enthusiast who was in Milan for the Salone Del Mobile had exactly the same idea as me; to rise and shine bright and early and make the most of the last day in the … Continue reading

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Milan Day 7- My day with Carey and lunch at the Jarach’s

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Carey, the blonde translator, who also does work for the Where Milan publication, spent the entire afternoon with me. We planned to meet outside the Camparino bar/ristorante in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele at 1pm leaving us just enough time to … Continue reading

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Milan Day 6 – The opening of the new Sutor Mantellassi boutique

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New store openings are always an occasion on Via MonteNapoleone with a guest list of VIP’s and journalists. I was amongst the lucky bunch to get a first, exclusive tour of the Sutor Mantellassi boutique on MonteNapoleone. This two level … Continue reading

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Milano Day 5 – Meritalia couches at the Rolex Pisa Orologeria party

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When Chiara Pisa first gave me the grand tour of their four-floor store that deals exclusively in Rolex time pieces on Via MonteNapoleone in February, I got a breath-taking view of the world-class shopping street from the top terrace and … Continue reading

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Milan Day 4 – Larusmiani factory, Galasso menswear and my Testoni gift

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It’s said that one learns something new everyday. My latest journey of discovery began with an excursion to the Larusmiani textile factory. Giuseppe drove me there to show me first-hand how their luxurious fabrics are created. I had never been … Continue reading

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Milano Day 3 – Design Experiences and HOT summer fashion

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It’s ironic that I go crazy buying shoes in Milan and yet it’s the one place where I completely massacre my precious pairs walking the cobble stone streets and uneven sidewalks, but trying to gather all the information I need … Continue reading

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Milan Day 2 – Faraone interview and the eve of the Salone

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A crazy day… I started the day rushed off my feet and it ended no differently. I woke up an hour later then I had planned to, I could not decide what to wear and to top that off, I … Continue reading

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My temporary home in Segrate, Milano 2

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A week ago, I was in a complete panic because I had no clue where I was going to stay when I arrived in Milan. My usual room was snatched away very suddenly leaving me with the daunting task of … Continue reading

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Milan Day 1 – Warmed up and washed out!

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It’s still raining and pouring outside as I write this, but with the harsh combination of bitter cold and wet weather, my spirit is far from dampened. In fact, I spent day one in the fashion capital warming up to … Continue reading

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Off to the Salone Del Mobile – Milan’s Furniture Fair

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Ciao bellezze! Yay! It’s that time again… My next pilgrimage to the land of fashion, design and all things beautiful, kicks off this evening! Thanks to my editor’s insistence, this trip was particularly planned to coincide with Milan’s annual furniture fair, … Continue reading

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Great ToyWatch Accessories for Spring 2012

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The name of the brand alludes to the idea of fun, fantasy and playfulness, and it seems that this is exactly what their innovative accessories inspire with a trendy display of watches in a multitude of colours and materials. Founded … Continue reading

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Milan’s Spring 2012 Fashion Billboards

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Fashion billboards in Milan always occupy the biggest and most prominent spaces to draw eyeballs from all directions. On my last trip, these three adverts were unavoidable and who would want to miss it anyway? Roberto Cavalli’s dames looked dazzling … Continue reading

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