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Up one levelThe best of Italian fashion, design and accessories. The hottest designers and the latest trends.
Roberto Cavalli's pelts and plumes
In a patchwork of skins and pelts, luxury is the keyword to this season's look. He may be over-the-top but he's certainly not over the hill.
Milan showcases Italian design
The best of Italian and international interior design was recently showcased at Milan's Salone del Mobile . For those of you who didn't make it to the show, here are our recommendations . .
Antonio Berardi where tradition meets trend
Fashion's hottest star artfully mixes Italian craftsmanship with English rigour for third millennium glamour
Vespa - the sublime scooter
The ultimate symbol of Italian freedom and style, the Vespa's allure has spanned 55 years. We take a look at the sublime scooter and the fashion collection that bears its name.
A huge market for vintage Italian cars
Italian used cars are avoiding the scrap heap and moving to Japan where the locals are queuing up to get behind the wheel.
Three cheers for Italian chairs
Sitting comfortably? Let's try out some of Italy's most famous chairs...
Life's a beach
It's back to the swinging sixties for this season's sizzling collection of swimwear. Let's make a splash . . .
North by Northeast
We visit Montebelluna, near Treviso, and discover a fascinating museum which traces the history of sports shoes through the ages
Big in Japan
Italian inventiveness and creativity come together to create the must-haves of the future at the recent Exhibition of Italian Technology in Tokyo
The loneliness of the long-distance running machine
A new fitness revolution is happening behind closed doors as exercise enthusiasts are leaving the gyms and heading home to the workout of their dreams.
Driade and Starck - a match made in design heaven
In an age of divorce and separation at long last a marriage of true minds. Philippe Starck and Driade, the Milanese design company, celebrate 15 harmonious years together. Go to Palazzo Gallarati Scotti and join in the festivities.
The Golden Boy
Indulgence and luxury. The collections shown at Men's Fashion Week in Milan were a heady blend of fur and gold. The question is, who gets to wear the trousers?
The Ducati Story
As Valentino Rossi and Max Biaggi limber up for another season of motorcycle magic we pay homage to one of the greatest manufacturers of all time. Join us as we visit Bologna's Ducati Museum.
Moreno Ferrari's convertible clothes
A designer, philosopher and urban observer, Moreno Ferrari taps into the fabric of modern society and creates clothes that morph and change to suit our individual needs.