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Luigi Fiano

Manufacturing

Beauty therapy

When cosmetics-maker Davines relocated to the outskirts of Parma to focus on its values, it started a regional revolution in how businesses balance purpose and profit.

  • Issue #137
  • 3 min read
Three products arranged on a soft grey surface.
Transport

Bold moves

Whether by plane, train or e-tractor, cities and nations are rising to the challenge of getting the world from A to B.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Binter Canarias aircraft in flight against blue sky
Culture

The opener

Whether your preferred method of travel is a leisurely paddle around Hong Kong, strapping on in-line skates in Canada or a stylish bike ride in Milan, there's plenty to inspire.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Heavy traffic congestion with numerous taxis, cars, and motorcycles gridlocked on a tree-lined urban street
Retail

Looks to love

We’ve found the formula to greet sunny days: the perfect T-shirt, breezy cottons and light tailoring cut to fit just so. And don’t forget springy new kicks to ground your feelgood summer wardrobe.

  • Issue #135
  • 26 min read
Looks to love
Food & Drink

Tower grapes

Cork those thoughts of rustic, rolling vineyards – many modern wines are of an urban vintage. We visit four city wineries that have become the toast of the town.

  • Issue #135
  • 10 min read
Tower grapes
Culture

On the right page

An independent publisher that’s been bringing northern European hits to Italian readers for decades is embarking on a new chapter.

  • Issue #128
  • 5 min read
On the right page
Travel and restaurants

Destination: Turin

You can track the best of Turin along its waterways, whether it’s the spritely early-morning rowers or the late-night revellers carousing at the resurgent Murazzi. Explore and experience the aqua vita.

  • Issue #125
  • 8 min read
Panoramic view of Turin with the Mole Antonelliana tower dominating the skyline and the Po River flowing through the city below.
Fashion

Fashion

A round-up from Pitti Uomo, timeless bags from Lucie Cast and some branded kit fit for a president.

  • Issue #121
  • 6 min read
Fashion
Fashion

Crowd pleasers

Italians, even in the smallest of towns, make big demands on their luxury fashion emporiums. A special network gives them a helping hand.

  • Issue #119
  • 9 min read
A long, elegant menswear boutique with warm wood shelving, hanging garments, vintage luggage displays, and a striped armchair.

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