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Pitti of angles
From renowned fashion houses to fresh brands rolling out eye-catching tailoring, the 85th Pitti Uomo trade fair was home to all manner of innovative approaches to menswear.
Rossana Orlandi
Italy’s ‘capa’ of the design world, Rossana Orlandi, feels most like herself when she’s at the dinner table. Over lunch, she tells us why.
Expo 71: When in Rome
If you’re in the diplomatic game, you could do worse than a posting in Rome, where you’ll probably be put up in a palazzo fit for a pope. Just be careful not to show…
Inventory No. 71
We’ve continued this issue’s Italian theme for this month’s Inventory, with a pasta maker, a coffee machine, perfume and grappa all on our wishlist.
On the make
Naples is said to exemplify both the best and worst of Italy. Monocle discovers the city's spirited heart of craft and industry, speaking to the ‘artigiani’ committed to their dear city.
Cycle chain
Emilio Aldo Renesto is a steelwork specialist whose frames are one of the first links in northern Italy’s small yet sturdy bicycle industry.
Stepping forward
Santoni’s shoemaking apprentices can take six years to learn the precise, careful trade. Master shoemaker Silvano Sollini reveals his pride in passing on the craft to a younger generation in Italy.
Art market
A Q&A with the founder of a Turin-based art organisation, plus new galleries and art sales.
Business class
In the heart of Milan, SDA Bocconi is ranked as one of the world’s best business schools. With 70 per cent of students from abroad, we visit the campus to learn more.
