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Good Luck on Friday the 13th

While Italy has been a predominantly Roman Catholic country for centuries it’s also a land that seems to breed some serious superstitions especially in the South. While overall religious belief seems to be waning in Italy, many still hold strong to the superstitious beliefs that have been passed down for […]

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Italian Designer Spotlight: Caterina Gatta

An Interview with Up and Coming Italian Designer Caterina Gatta Everything old is new again, or so the saying goes. For Italian designer Caterina Gatta these words definitely ring true. The buzzed about young designer has made a name for herself in fashion circles by creating very modern clothes out […]

Italian Style

Style Spotlight: Margherita Missoni

  The fact that Margherita Maccapani Missoni was born with an innate sense of style isn’t really surprising considering her roots. Margherita is the eldest child of Angela, the current creative director and driving force of the Missoni family design business, and Margherita’s grandparents are Rosita and Ottavio Missoni, the founders […]

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Italian Children’s Clothing: D&G Junior

Italian Designers Dolce and Gabbana Design for Stylish Kids with their D&G Junior Line Gingham Galore! D&G Junior Spring/Summer 2011 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are known for creating clothes with loads of sex appeal and just as much imagination. The Dolce and Gabbana woman is all about old time […]

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Style Spotlight: Giovanna Battaglia

Giovanna Battaglia – Photo by Tommy Ton (jakandjil.com) In the second installment of our Style Spotlight we’ll be focusing on Giovanna Battaglia, who like Anna Dello Russo, is also a Vogue editor, fashion muse and the darling of street style photographers and bloggers everywhere. In fact, it is very much […]

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Gucci’s Children’s Collection

Gucci Launches a Children’s Collection with a Donation to UNICEF and Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez and Kids for Gucci’s Debut Children’s Collection With designers from Stella McCartney to Marc Jacobs designing for little ones it’s obvious that clothing for children is big business. In Italy the major fashion houses have […]

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Clothing for Dogs: HalloDog

Italian Companies like HalloDog are Getting into the Big Business of Dog Clothing & Accessories Many people these days see their pets–dogs and cats especially–as part of their family, so it’s no surprise that many pet owners look to fit their beloved pooches and kittens in adorable clothes. The desire […]

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Roberto Cavalli Angels & Devils

Roberto Cavalli’s Angels & Devils Children’s Line Offers The Designer’s Signature Rock ‘n Roll Glam for Little Ones Roberto Cavalli Angels & Devils FW 2010 (Photo via pittimmagine.com)   Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is known for his show-stopping, sexy and sometimes over the top styles for both men and women. […]