While many designers today focus on staying ahead of the curve and going viral, two Italian-Australian designers are taking a different approach and are looking to the past to shape their future.
Italian designer and artist Tommaso Spinzi brings a global perspective to his Milan studio after spending 15 years abroad, crafting a unique blend of art, design, and his personal interests.
The 62nd edition of the world's largest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile, took place in April in Milan, showcasing the very best in Italian furniture and craftsmanship.
From Deruta in Umbria to Crookwell in NSW, Marg Anderson and Jan Pont, along with their good friends Mike and Marguerite Walsh, import Australia’s largest range of glazed Italian earthenware through Paradiso Ceramics.
Sustainable design principles are permeating various industries, highlighting pioneering companies at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future. These include several small companies with eco-friendly values.
Fashion plays a significant role in Italy. But beyond glitzy runways and opulent boutiques, industry leaders are channeling their resources towards charitable causes, proving that fashion can be a catalyst for change.
Alessandro Lo Giudice is known for his work on residential and hospitality projects. In this interview, the architect/restaurateur describes his most recent project, Kucina, Singapore’s first Italian halal restaurant.
Beauty was not enough for Ferragamo; he strove for comfort and functionality in his designs. Australian fashionistas and business leaders share how the iconic shoemaker inspires them.
On 30 May 2023, the world bade farewell to Paolo Portoghesi, a visionary architect who died at the age of 91 in his home in Calcata, Lazio. He left an indelible mark on the world of architecture and architectural history
Adele and Cinzia from Studio Medea, Olivia Cummings from Cleopatra’s Bling, and Gabriella Picone from Idda Studio talk about the renewed interest in mythology and the timeless stories that inspire their work.
With creativity, skill, and an eye for opportunity, these Italian jewelry designers put environmental sustainability and social responsibility at the core of their design philosophy.
Ettore Sottsass’ influence on architecture can be seen globally. He also left his mark on design more broadly, and his work continues to inspire and influence contemporary creators today.
The iconic Italian hat manufacturer celebrates 166 years of tradition and innovation.
Italian style for business success. The need to make a good impression is ingrained in Italian culture. How does this translate across cultures?
Home to 200 people, this abandoned factory on the outskirts of Rome is a treasure trove of beauty with more than 650 works of contemporary art.
What happens when creativity, education, and social responsibility come together? TOOLS, the training project created by CLU++ER studio in Milan for young creatives, might just have the answer.
Milton Glaser, famed graphic designer and cofounder of New York magazine once said, “There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.”
An experiment in social housing. Some places question and disrupt long-held concepts of beauty.
Walking around Joo Chiat Road, one of the most charming roads in Singapore, with pastel-colored shophouses and rich heritage, I spotted A Vintage Tale, owned by Azzurra La Mantia.
Fame fashioned in Hollywood... But designers made in Italy. Fashion is about providing a way to articulate our identity, our mood, our message, through garments, fabrics, and, of course, bling.
This year's fashion statement is a new take on an old look -and it is all about the sleeves. Federica Mancusi anticipates 2022 fashion trends in exclusive for Segmento
It's impossible not to get excited when the color combo green, white and red are displayed. It screams all things Italian, from style, fashion, food, friends and fun!
Solidarity between women can be a powerful force of change, and can influence future development in ways favourable not only to women but also to men.' - Nawal El Saadawi
We asked a group of Italian kids living in Australia if there was anything they wanted to know, and our Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, Pierluigi Trombetta, was only too happy to answer their questions.
In 2016, Alessandro Verratti and Matteo Murone returned home from Genova, crushed, thinking all hope was lost. 'I didn't want to do anything but play soccer,' Alessandro says, 'I couldn't accept that it was over.'
Yes, it's completely possible to engage in a love affair with a city - even more so when it's a city like Rome. Well, actually, let me correct myself: there's no city quite like Rome. (Photo HeartRome)
The beaches are packed and the restaurants are all booked out. The bar has a special on Mojitos and a DJ is playing. The council's summer cultural program shows a long list of events to choose from.
When you think of macramé, perhaps images of bell bottom jeans and coloured sunglasses some to mind.
In the Eighties Australian astrophysicists were in a tizzy for what was about to become an incredible enterprise: the launch of the satellite "“Starlab".
If Rome has Testaccio, Milan has Isola. Both are areas that have been subject to renewed urban interest, and both have the atmosphere of a village where creatives and locals live side by side.
A beautiful Sunday, the day of Carlo's confirmation, began with hasty preparations of the family and guests who arrived to Vinci from all over Italy.
As anyone who's spent time exploring Australia knows, Melbourne is a very fun city. Known largely for sport, adventure, and nearby beaches, it's the capital of Victoria and a very popular tourist destination.
Ciriana and Maurizio's December 2002 was meant to be the first and the last Christmas time spent away from Florence
The email from Maurizio was still in Ciriana's inbox, left untouched as though the woman feared it might be contagious,
The unique experience of six Australians visiting Italy with a whole family of tour operators
Glamorous Italian is a fashion showroom in Melbourne of Quality Brands made in Italy for private customers.
Reflections upon the concept of communication and barriers that people from different cultures and languages come up against when they find themselves in conversation.
The Clash, arguably one of the best rock bands ever, released their hit “Should I stay or should I go” in 1982. To go or to stay. Andare or Restare. The question is reminiscent of Hamlet’s existential ponderings, and continues to arise for thousands of Italian youngsters as they attempt to escape Italy’s current deteriorating economic situation.
Many other trees are renowned for their supremacy. We all know what are the tallest trees in the world: the famous Sequoias of North America, which reach up to 120 meters high, while an oak (Quercus Cerris) will reach about 40 meters.
A FORMER INVESTMENT BANKER DECLARES WAR TO CONFLICT MINERALS It has been said that a jewel is an extension of the personality of whom it is worn by. This could explain why many women are so charmed and abducted by the beauty and value of jewellery.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF WEARING A NECKLACE MADE FROM BLOWN GLASS BUBBLES? OR SOME COLORFUL AUTUMN BLOOMS AS EARRINGS? PROBABLY NOT, UNLESS YOU POSSESS A HIGHLY ARTISTIC MIND, OR YOU HAVE VISITED THE BINI GALLERY.
Confucius once said, "If you buy a man a fish you will feed him for a day, but if you teach him to fish you will feed him for a lifetime". Ever since I heard about Expo Milano 2015, ...
The Sicilian actor who found his fortune making bow ties out of fabric remnants Paolo Lolicata is the young creator of Lolicu, a project based on designing bow ties.
In my early primary school years, mum and dad won a tender to run a hairdressing salon inside Melbourne Airport. It was 1976 and I was six years old. They had previously run a salon ...
Most travel agents send you away with tourists. Melissa sends you on holiday with the locals!
Unique promotions for exhibits, cultural events, train and plane tickets: these are only some of the advantages that Milan Expo 2015 has prepared for the Italians living abroad ...
