The Banfi Estate
Less than 3 hours from Rome, stands the Poggio alle Mura Castle, a historic fort with about 3,000 hectares of vineyards. Banfi, known the world over for their Brunello, was founded in 1978 through the efforts of Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani. With the foundation of Castello Banfi, in the south of Montalcino, an…
Santa Maria Novella: the World’s Oldest Pharmacy
Officina Profumo Santa Maria Novella, born in Florence, creates tailor-made fragrances. Perfume fits you like a dress that clings to your emotions, following the movement of your body, offering reassurance and communicating your well-being, personality and character, as well as being one of the most powerful tools of seduction. Choosing a fragrance that matches your…
Bags & Co.
Geometries, pastel nuances, pvc and strong lines animate the Spring/Summer 2018 collections of the best fashion houses. Shopping or shoulder bag to complete a casual look. Trasparenti Ariel, Benedetta Bruzziches. 2. The Big Wave, Benedetta Bruzziches. 3. Shoulder Bag Pvc, Chanel. Geometriche 1. Tote Bag, Fendi. 2. Blend, Alessandro Giada. 3.Blend, Alessandro Giada. Clutch 1.…
Giuseppe Penone and the City Trees
Two works by Giuseppe Penone, one of the most prominent protagonists of contemporary art, can be admired in Rome in front of the Fendi building. In Largo Goldoni, at the heart of “Tridente”, in the centre of Rome, Giuseppe Penone’s plastic forms bring the city to life and remind us of the importance of the…
Via del Babuino, in the Heart of the Fashion District
Twinned with New York’s elegant Madison Avenue, it is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy a romantic walk and the coolest shops around. Interwoven with history, art and shopping, Via del Babuino connects Piazza di Spagna with Piazza del Popolo and forms the Tridente, together with Via del Corso and Via di…
Yoga: a State of Mind
A practice that has not only to do with physical well-being, but also involves the spiritual and social dimension of existence. Martina Cordella is a Hatha Yoga teacher, a discipline she has learned in an Ashram in Southern India. We have asked her to explain the differences between the main “yoga paths” and how they…