Why Trust This Selection? Growing up as the daughter of a professional Italian tailor, my childhood home was always filled with fashion patterns, fabrics, and trips to Florence to source exceptional leather. That lifelong immersion in Italian craftsmanship—combined with three years as a professional fashion consultant—gives me a deep appreciation for authentic leatherwork. To create … Read more
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
How Colour Affects Our Everyday Life A wonderful example of a Baby Blue + Burgundy look. Credits: @pinterest Sight is, without any doubt, the most used of our five senses — and colours play an enormous role in how we experience the world. They’re so powerful that countless studies have been conducted over the centuries … 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. Several times I wrote about this concept already, but repeating it will always be of use: looking stylish and put-together doesn’t … Read more
Style Element Italian Style (La Bella Figura) French Style (Je Ne Sais Quoi) Core Philosophy Glamorous, tailored precision, high impact Effortless, undone, subtle chic Color Palette Rich jewel tones, terracotta, bold prints Neutrals: black, navy, beige, white, grey Key Silhouette Form-fitting dresses, waist emphasis, sharp coats Oversized blazers, relaxed denim, straight-cut pants Accessory Focus Statement … Read more
Guys, I believe we’ve all faced the dilemma, at least once in our life: choosing between shoes that look amazing and shoes that feel amazing. But this season, you don’t have to compromise. 😎 The Autumn/Winter trends in the field of footwear are here to prove that fashion and comfort can coexist beautifully (yeaaaay!). From … Read more
What’s New From The Catwalk For This Autumn/Winter Season As the crisp air of autumn transitions into the colder days of winter, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes and embrace the new season’s trends. Fashion is always evolving, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the key to staying stylish during these colder … Read more
Old Money, Quiet Luxury, Preppy…Let’s Make It Clear! The old-money aesthetic (often also described as quiet luxury) is more than just a style—it’s a reflection of heritage, tradition, and understated elegance. Rooted in the lifestyles of aristocratic families, particularly those from Europe and America, the old-money look was cultivated by generations of wealth passed down through … Read more
Have you ever come across someone whose style just exudes effortless elegance, yet you can’t quite pinpoint why? That’s the magic of quiet luxury. It’s not about flashy logos or the latest trends—it’s about a sense of refined sophistication that speaks volumes without saying a word. Imagine wearing clothes that feel as good as they … Read more
A quote I like says “Elegance is an attitude”, and so it is. Independently from how expensive your clothes or your jewellery are. Elegance is given, in fact, by an ensemble of different things, starting from the volume of your voice when you talk, the way you speak, your gestures, the way you stand as … Read more
