On the bustling streets of Honolulu, a significant shift in the luxury retail landscape unfolded as Fendi bid farewell to its Ala Moana shopping center location, marking the end of an era. In a strategic move, the Italian fashion powerhouse inaugurated its expansive 3,186-square-foot store at the Royal Hawaiian Center, introducing a fresh chapter i...

Jordan Brand has officially announced the Wings Collection, an Italian-made assortment of footwear, apparel, an accessories that reflect the absolute pinnacle of Air Jordan prestige. This capsule surpasses anything the brand has ever executed, bringing new meaning to luxury in the world of athletic footwear. First up is the Air Jordan 1 — the legac...

For nearly six decades, the Tirelli atelier in Rome has woven itself into the fabric of Italian and international film history, earning the nickname the “Oscar tailor’s shop” for its contribution to cinematic costume design. Established in November 1964 by the late Umberto Tirelli, the shop has been behind 17 Academy Awards for best costume design....

Venice represents the very best and the very worst of shopping in Italy. There is no denying that the streets around St. Mark’s Square and other headliners are crammed full of tacky souvenir shops that cater to daytrippers who have little time and need to grab a trinket from the Floating City quickly.  Strike out just a bit farther from the throngs...

As the new head of fashion and beauty at the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Alessio Nanni brings a fresh perspective to the vibrant intersection of Italian craftsmanship and American market dynamics. Since his appointment in October, Nanni has been navigating the complexities of promoting 'Made in Italy' brands in the United States, from the bustling...

There’s a type of Italian man who is naturally well dressed. You see him on the streets of every Italian city, but particularly in Milan. And were you to go up to him and ask him what he was wearing, he’d probably shrug and say that he didn’t really know, he just threw it on in the morning. This sort of bourgeois, well-to-do Italian style — a great...

To see what’s next in the sartorial sphere, look no further than Istituto Marangoni Miami, the fashion school that’s radically embracing innovation. Founded in Milan in 1935, this leading university now has locations all over the world. Its most recently opened outpost, Istituto Marangoni Miami, harnesses the spirit and energy of the dynamic South...

The Italian Trade Agency pulled together a representation of what was undoubtedly some of the best Italian menswear and accessories for the Chicago Collective last week. But of course, because they’re Italian, the presentation went way beyond fabulous fashion to include a true lifestyle statement. Each day, the ITA lounge became a bustling scene, o...

Italy’s recent widespread influence in Los Angeles—and the city’s influence on the world—has now reached the pitch. European soccer icons AC Milan have announced a fourth kit collaboration with L.A.-based brand PLEASURES, with the two designed iterations slated to be used in two separate games—against Napoli and Monza on Feb. 11 and 18. The designs...

Dear Friends of Italian Innovators, my core content for February is an episode on the king of Italian fashion, Giorgio Armani—a remarkable story of Italian innovation and entrepreneurship, which developed from an early career in medicine to the creation of one of the world’s most renowned fashion brands. Among the topics: Giorgio's youth in Piacenz...