It’s been three days since I drove Luigi off the showroom floor at Fiat Midrand, and the novelty of purring around town in Economy Mode still hasn’t worn off. I…
Smaller than London’s Harrod’s (in size only) but equal in brand selection and exclusivity, La Rinascente at the centre of Milan is much more than a shopper’s paradise. I consider…
Wow! Where do I start? I am soaking wet from the pouring rain but slowly defrosting after spending the most memorable night out yet on Milan’s main vein, Via Montenapoleone,…
The impressive store windows that line the streets of Brera are a constant reminder that this quaint area is the art and design district of Milan. There are restaurants galore,…
My eleventh trip to Milan and I finally made it into a box seat at La Scala theatre, a surreal and beautiful experience and another one of my ‘Pretty Woman’…
After getting to bed in the early hours of Thursday, I decided to sleep in a bit later than usual before waking up to another fun-filled day of eating, shopping…
Unlike all the other boutiques in the Quadrilatero which served drinks and finger food during the Vogue Fashion Night Out, the Dellera fur boutique on Via Sant Damiano took a…
This year, it was just my luck that I arrived in Milan in time for this amazing night when the city’s young, beautiful, fashionable and attention-seeking crowds descend on the…
It’s official, I made it through my last week of being a spectator of life, watching the outside world pass from my office desk, through the lenses of my limited…
Engraved gold butttons, contrasting stitching and special fabrics from cashmere to crocodile. If you’re a gentleman who expects only the best and has no problem paying for personalised unique items,…
I attended a fabulous fashion show in aid of the charity foundation “Pippie se Gesiggie” set up for the young burn victim, Isabella Pippie Kruger who underwent ground-breaking skin grafting…
Promoting the breathtaking coastline of the picturesque Cinque Terre on Italy’s rugged East coast was reason enough for the Italian South African Chamber of Trade and Industries to hold a…
I am so sorry that I missed the Pisa family’s annual events held at their boutique stores during the Salone del Mobile. Unfortunately, this year’s Design Week clashed with training…
I popped into the Buccellati store like I’ve done on all my previous trips to Milan, to greet the very friendly staff and to uncover a few extra-special jewels that…
Luck must have a lot to do with where I find myself staying. The consulate’s residence is a warm, welcoming apartment on the top floor of a quaint, palatial block…
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