Talent, hard work, humility and sacrifice are always rewarded, even in the world of Paris Haute Couture. The latest shows dedicated to high fashion took place January 23rd to 26th proposing fabulous models and designs for the Spring/Summer 2012 women’s wardrobe, especially addressed to well brought up women of taste.

Particularly well received was Giambattista Valli’s collection, perhaps the most beloved Italian designer in Paris. Having arrived

Made in Italy triumphed on the many catwalks that animated Milan from January 14th to 17th, where the men’s wardrobe for next Fall/Winter 2012-2013 season was the focus. There were plenty of good products, maybe fewer new ideas, but a great display of pride in Italian workmanship, which is recognized and appreciated for its excellence, for its great artisanship and its inimitable style that still survives despite the current recession.

Prestigious materials, handcrafted workmanship and also environmentally-friendly using natural dyes, these are just some of the main elements that characterized the 81st edition of Pitti Uomo, one of the most important dates in the Made in Italy (and beyond) fashion diary. It was  held in Florence from 10th to 13th January and as usual, this year too inspired a huge number of positive comments and congratulations both from

Pitti Uomo: the 81st edition of the famous fashion fair coming soon with many new ideas and surprises

Starting from today Florence will host the 81st edition of Pitti Uomo Immagine, against the picturesque backdrop of the Fortezza Da Basso. This is the top event of Italian men’s tailoring which this year promises even more surprises and new ideas than in the past.

The  gifts are all wrapped under the Christmas tree, ready to be given to relatives and friends, invitations for Christmas Eve dinner or the big Christmas lunch already delivered, the house meticulously decorated and a menu to delight and tempt your guests’ palate already arranged: in short, everything is ready for Christmas.... but, to create the right atmosphere you also need to decide on the perfect refined look to wear

Bologna opened its city’s doors to host an extraordinarily important trade fair on an international level, involving all those who operate in the leather field: Linea Pelle trade fair  took place from October 18th to 20th, and is organized twice a year. It seems obvious to say that we found a huge amount of interesting news and original proposals news regarding collections and color combinations proposed by the

The woman of the next spring-summer season 2012 will be surrounded by glamour and stylish elegance, according to what was presented by the biggest stars of the French fashion panorama at the recent Paris fashion week spring-summer 2012, which opened on September  27th and concluded just a few days ago, on October 5th.

We couldn’t have expected a more refined and exuberant start to this year’s edition of the stunning and exhilarating Milan fashion week. It’s an event that never disappoints expectations, leaving buyers and press positively speechless at the elegance of Italian taste, as displayed in the new women’s trends for next Spring/Summer 2012.

Change, surprise, amuse and reassure: fashion does all of this giving us a new line, without the extravagant frenzy of the past few seasons. The times demand new rules, consumers are more reflective but also freer, even from the dictates of style.

Vintage, from sheer and simple whim, becomes almost a necessity when ones clothes budget is becoming more and more restricted.

In short, change is in the