Entries by MFM Flavia Caroppo - NY

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Buccellati Timeless Style

The Buccellati brand, with almost a hundred years of history, it is among the most famous Italian goldsmith “dynasties” and starts with talented founder Mario Buccellati who introduced a series of innovative texture-engraving techniques in the 20’s, which will later become the hallmark of the brand. Iconic examples of the ingenious techniques -still used nowadays […]

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Meissen Couture…Summer in Winter

Meissen Couture, the haute couture Saxon Maison with more than 300 years of activity, presents his collection for the current season with dresses entirely dedicated to nature in his most wildest and exotic expressions.   For this lavish interpretation of nature, chief designer Frida Weyer presents a celebration of tridimensional hand embroidered flower appliques arrangements, flowing […]

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MARRAS’ S Universe backs up our memory files.

Soft, long and asymmetrical flowing lines, combined in the classic atelier style structure.   A storm of draperies, crops, stratifications of veils and frilly ruches. Classic plentiful masculine style distinguish the pants while unexpected, revealing cuts are generous in the fabric and gives a nude look to the double-breasted jackets. The sensual -long -dresses and austere dressing […]

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Quintessence of comfort in Rome : Palazzo Montemartini

It took five years to re-style, but the result proves a well worth effort: Hotel Palazzo Montemartini, perfect alchemy of contemporary style and timeless elegance, reunited in an historic setting, catches the traveler’s attention. Member of the Ragosta group since 2008, this fashionable luxury hotel, located in central Rome, is within walking distance from the Termini […]

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Giuliano Mazzuoli celebrates his Manometro first decade

A birthday in limited edition for the Manometro wristwatch designed by Giuliano Mazzuoli, originally launched in 2005. The famous watch is still iconic today of the Swiss Tech -Italian Design union that roars success with massive appeal.120 exclusive models, to remind the 12 month of the year and remark the individual pieces value. The Manometro fame […]

Villa Crespi Master Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo new venture

Located in the magnificent setting of Lake Orta, Villa Crespi Relais et Chateaux Hotel is reminiscing of a castle thanks to his 1879 first owner, Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, a Moorish style lover. With Tv celebrity Antonino Cannavacciuolo, patron of the hotel’s restaurant since 1999, two Michelin Guide stars comes to the prestigious luxury hotel. Born inVico […]

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Sofia Capri Timeless Pieces

Revisited by Sofia Capri, the classic “Capri”sandals are back in vogue. Bought by Jackie Kennedy and other celebrities in the ’60, in 2016 the famous sandals extra touch of glam will be rendered with new, vibrant colors. The S/S 2016 collection of Sofia Capri has been recently showed in Milan and will soon be available online for […]

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Bugatti Pur Sang Duotone by Montegrappa

Inspired by Bugatti cult supercar Veyron, the historic Italian Montegrappa brand introduces a new range of writing instruments : the Bugatti Pur Sang Duotone line. The design reflects Ettore Bugatti notorious passion for horses in every detail, starting with the series name. The term “pur sang “ -French for thoroughbred- has been profusely employed by […]

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Mission E, first electric Porsche arrives in five years

The all-electric Mission E concept car will be into production within five years.  The German brand executive board had given the green light for production of the Mission E, the new 600 hp super sport electric car, presented last September at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2015. Only a possible solution few years ago, new […]

The new capsule collection from La Perla

Timeless black and sensual red: the elegant union distinguishes the new La Perla capsule collection that allows lingerie lovers to warm up even during the cold holiday season. Created by the talented Ada Masotti, La Perla Maison collection perfectly express both style and philosophy of the hi-class lingerie brand that is synonymous of the Made in […]

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Understatement becomes innovation: Vhernier

The new Vhernier jewelry collection seems already sparkling from the Christmas tree with the evocative name Volta Celeste ( Celestial Vault ) chosen for the line, comprehensive of rings, earrings and pendants rendered in fluid and precious forms. Mostly geometric and vanguard, the forms are reminiscing of some iconic Vhernier design and render the idea of […]

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Salvatore Ferragamo: 100 years in Hollywood

Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the most prestigious Italian brand, so appreciated in Hollywood to be homaged with wooden footprints – fashionable tokens of recognition still guarded in the House’s archives today – of divine stars Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich and Ingrid Bergman, to name a few.  Salvatore Ferragamo who was also affectionately nicknamed “the […]

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The new star of Palazzo Parigi: Chef Katia Maccari

A blaze of stars from famous Michelin Guide – 6 in total – counting together the one of Katia Maccari’s I Salotti del Patriarca tuscan restaurant and the 5 assigned to Palazzo Parigi, the luxury hotel in the center of Milan. For the entire month of December, these stars will work together to create a special […]

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Disaronno wears Cavalli

Following the successful Versace and Moschino special editions, for Christmas 2015 the limited edition bottle of the world famous liquor Disaronno Wears Cavalli. The 15 seconds TV advertising will be aired in Italy until December 24th and will take you on a virtual exotic safari, embracing stylist Roberto Cavalli haute couture collections in his famous, exotic […]

Crans Ambassador, 5 stars close to the sky

Did you notice? Winter is here already, and we are craving a to just jump on our ski and ride down a slope, immerged into an uncontaminated landscape. It can be done at the Crans Ambassador – Luxury Sport Resort the best place for a fun, healthy, trendy and luxury winter vacation. Its proximity to […]

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Luce Brunello 2010, Montalcino’s tribute to grapes

Flowering violets aromas, fruity berries and a swift of licorice in his balsamic accents: to describe the nuances that Luce Brunello 2010 leaves on the palate it’s not an easy task. A tribute to the famous Montalcino wine making, in spite of been the youngest, Luce Brunello 2010 is also among the most precious products of […]

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Umberto Riva lamps become art at Jannone Art Gallery

Recognized as icons of contemporary living-style, two lamps by the egregious architect are backing into production: E63 and Lem. Designed by Milanese architect Umberto Riva, the lamps will reappear -renewed in their vigor- in an exhibit curated by Antonia Jannone, from that can be visited until January 9th, 2016, at Jannone’s art gallery. An incredible behind the […]

Henri Cartier -Bresson and the others. Great Photographers and Italy

A unique presentation of Italy through famous photographs will be hosted until February 7 at Palazzo della Ragione Fotografia, in Milan. Curated by Giovanna Calvenzi, Henri Cartier-Bresson e gli altri – I Grandi fotografi e l’Italia is an iconographic phat through our Country and the second photographic exhibit that focus on our landscapes after “Italia […]

Evantra, the Goddess of Supercars Olympus

Evantra V8 was not born to please everyone, instead to be herself and to generate emotions with her character and exclusivity”, states Luca Mazzanti, founder of Mazzanti Automobili –the Supercar maker based in Tuscany. Evantra is absolutely unique and “tailor-made”, produced only in limited series of 5 examples per year, each of them individually personalized. As the […]