Laura Rysman
Bigger picture
Camera designer Alessandro Gibellini is developing a rare but lucrative business in modern large-format models.
Going up
Rome finally gets its own grand department store: a €250m gamble by Thailand’s Central Group that turns archaeology, ambition and 800 brands into the city’s newest must-visit address.
Cities
Zürich is considering artificial islands to house its growing population and there’s a global push to unearth forgotten rivers.
Past lives
The Missoni designer looks to the past for inspiration as she drives her family brand forward.
A global guide to the ice-cream shops shaping city life from Barcelona to New York
Nothing says summer like a hedonistic dollop of ice cream. Whether it’s an ice lolly in Sydney or a dizzying line-up of flavours in Naples, it’s a temptation to be devoured.
Food & drink
The best places to eat in SantaMonica, new openings in Amsterdam, London and LosAngeles and artisanal cheese from Singapore.
Task force
Steering one of Italy’s largest media companies is just part of Monica Mondardini’s job portfolio. The CEO tells us about the steely resolve that keeps her business decisions on track.
Well served
What if hotels and restaurants were unable to employ the global workforce that has made them so successful? If you like your flat white with a smile, read on.
Thrill of the grill
Italy’s premier fast-food pitstop has hit the slow lane. Its restaurants are now embracing sustainability and provenance with tasty results.
