Japan in August: what to see and events to take part in

Japan has always been one of the most popular travel destinations, not only because of its history and traditions, but also because of its wonderful places and the lifestyle of the Japanese people,...

Japanese Geta and Zori: between tradition and westernization

Typically shaped to resemble flip-flops, getas and zoris are the iconic Japanese sandals still worn usually with traditional Japanese clothing but can also with Western clothing during the summer s...

Moccasins on trend: 4 must-have models of 2024

From the right combination of elegance and comfort comes a shoe with a timeless style that has become increasingly popular in the fashion world in recent years: the moccasin.  First born as a purel...

Tokyo, one of the world's best-living metropolises

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a gigantic metropolis of nearly 14 million people. This also makes it the largest and most populated metropolis in the country and one of the most populated in the w...

Everyone in Cannes for the most glamorous festival of the year

The Cannes Film Festival is recognised, together with the Venice Film Festival, to be among the most anticipated events of the year worldwide. Events dedicated to cinema and its celebration, which ...

Matcha Tea: from traditional drink to a trend

Originally from Imperial China and used for centuries in Japan, Matcha tea is a variety of green tea. It was introduced by Buddhist monks who considered it a healthy drink for both body and mind. I...

Fashion increasingly present at Milan Design Week

From the 15th to 21st of April, ‘Milano Design Week’ was held, the international design week that takes place every year in April in the city of Milan, one of the world's design capitals. The desig...

The olive tree on the upper to conquer the world

The Apulian olive tree embroidered on a shoe, which made such headlines at Pitti Immagine 2023, is now travelling the world. The shoe, for men and women, designed by Yuko Matsuzaki, the Japanese de...

Milan is always Milan

One week it’s about fashion, the next one about accessories, the third one all about technology. Not to mention the “green”, sustainable way of living, or days expressly dedicated to eastern cookin...

Boat shoes: is this trend back again?

Each year, once outdated fashion trends often come full circle. Boat shoes are often associated with preppy attire and a lazy attempt to style an outfit, but they are now making a triumphant return...