Pietro Paolini
Brimful of tradition
Through boom, bust and flood Grevi has kept its craft alive to remain at the head of the pack.
Class work
Making a workplace an enjoyable, productive environment doesn’t have to involve table football. These industrial spaces have it right through simple light, good architecture and a commitment to people.
Staying local
When it comes to retail, many Italians stick to the old-school way. Generations of refinement have worked wonders for local small businesses, from green grocers and chemists to butchers who know their craft.
Pitti Patter
Although buyers’ budgets were cinched in and high-end fashion was kept in mothballs, the mood at this summer’s menswear show Pitti Uomo remained optimistic. This was reflected in the light, bright collections.
Talking shop
From tailor-made coffee to a well-known British supermarket, these examples of good retail and service go further than the average store, thanks to bold ambition, quality and a passion for pleasing customers.
Pitti Uomo sets a confident tone for menswear as heritage brands and new labels draw buyers to Florence
Florence’s Pitti Uomo fair is a benchmark for the shifting menswear market and a chance to spot future big-name brands. This season also showcased the city of Florence and ‘Brand Italy’.
Travel Top 50 2011/12
Monocle's annual Travel Top 50 introduces you to the world's best hoteliers, airlines, airport operators and chefs, based on hundreds of journeys made by our demanding team over the past 12 months.
