Quiet luxury aesthetic, with wool tailored trousers, burgundy structured leather bag and velvet blazer. Credits: @pinterest You May Think You Know Italian Luxury Three summers ago, in the quiet square of Piazza della Gogna in Marciana — a small medieval village on Elba Island, where I now live — I met a man who quietly … Read more
I probably should have written this message before… The past couple of months have been quieter than usual here, and I wanted to take a moment to explain — and to say thank you for your patience. Towards the end of last year, I had to deal with some important personal matters, followed by a … Read more
12 Trends You’ll Actually Want to Wear Quick Snapshot 👇 Looking for the most wearable runway trends of the season? Here are 12 Fall/Winter 2025–26 fashion trends I selected for you, that translate beautifully into real life—especially if you’re over 40 and want timeless, polished style with a modern twist: The Return of the Skirt … Read more
Why the Suede Jacket Is Still a Wardrobe Essential in 2025 Why Suede, Why Now Writing on this space, my blog, is a kind of therapy for me. Before it’s a blog for others, it’s first a space for myself, where I can express thoughts and feelings without filters. Honesty first. And with that honesty … Read more
My Mum’s Linen Picks: Amazon Treasures You’ll Wear for Years Among the many pros (and the occasional cons) of having a professional tailor as a mother, there’s one side effect I know well: my phone pings daily with dozens of WhatsApp and Pinterest messages featuring every fabric and sewing pattern you can imagine. Summer, of … Read more
There was a time when my wardrobe looked like a military training camp—think black, charcoal grey, deep forest green, and enough navy to blend into the background of a boyish 90s action flick. 😁 I spent my childhood and teenage years in my father’s workshop, surrounded by motors, machinery, and oil-stained overalls. Back then, I … Read more
Why the White T-Shirt Will Never Go Out of Style This week, I want to introduce you to a true wardrobe hero—one of those rare, timeless pieces that quietly outshine passing trends. The white t-shirt. Simple? Yes. But never basic. You can wear it slouchy or structured, cropped or oversized. Go for pure cotton for … Read more
For me, each country has its signature flair: the Germans are masters of engineering, the Dutch grow the world’s finest tulips, the British craft incredible wool fabrics… and when it comes to fashion and design—especially bags—the French and Italians reign supreme. In particular, when I think of bags (and I mean truly good, well-crafted bags), … Read more
☀️ City Heatwave Survival Guide (in Style) Sunny skies, blazing heat, and… a nine o’clock meeting in a windowless office. Smashing, isn’t it? Now, if you were lounging by a beach in Positano with an Aperol Spritz in hand, this weather would be a dream. But alas, you’re still in town—facing the heatwave like a … Read more
Some of the links on this site may be affiliate links, which means that I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you. If there’s one piece that never goes out of style — no matter how many trends come and go — it’s … Read more
