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Inside the Brazilian embassy in Rome: The diplomatic keepers of Italian heritage
The Italian capital's 17th-century masterpiece, Palazzo Pamphilj, is going through a considered restoration under the direction of the Brazilian embassy.
Italy’s new London embassy, Casa Italia, is a shining example of soft-power promotion
The newly opened Italian embassy in London makes good use of the country’s cultural prowess as a tool of diplomacy. We take a tour with its ambassador Inigo Lambertini.
Fondazione ITS illuminates fashion’s overlooked players with its exhibition ‘Exposure – The Power of Being Seen’
A new exhibition in Italy sheds light on the often under-appreciated influence of stylists. The duo behind the show guide Monocle through a hidden world where high fashion meets politics and pop culture.
‘Think globally but act locally’: Gildo Zegna on his plans for the growing luxury conglomerate
Gildo Zegna, the CEO-turned-chair of the Zegna Group, sits down with Monocle to discuss succession, learning to say no and his global brand strategy.
Zegna’s ‘golden fleece’ material is a new language of elegance
The Italian fashion house’s finest merino-wool fabric, Vellus Aureum, strikes the right balance between innovation and tradition.
Meet the artisans of Como, reviving craft in an age of mass production
Craft is alive and well in Lombardy and so is a simple lesson: Making things in cities still matters.
A food lover’s guide to Parma: A city built on Prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano
Thinking of a long weekend in Italy in the new year? Whether you have a day or a more leisurely grazing stretch ahead of you, here are the spots you’ll want to seek out.
Leading the Wayla: Meet the Milan-based startup challenging Italy’s taxi lobby
Breaking into Italy’s car-obsessed culture isn’t easy but Milan-based startup Wayla believes it has found the way. The van-based ride-sharing service is challenging Italy’s taxi lobby – and its driving habits.
Why Italy’s beaches became a battleground this summer
Italian beachgoers are experiencing spiralling fees and shrinking free sand. As debate rages, the question is whether the coastline is for the people – or for profit?
In Italy the real dolce vita experience is at the village ‘sagra’
At this time of year the streets of Peschiera del Garda are clogged with traffic as holidaymakers descend on the lakeside town. Alongside the Italians flocking to second homes and annual rentals, many of…
