The Bulgari Octo: Il Duomo, Florence: A design inspiration for the watch, this Florentine basilica’s engineer was also a clockmaker

The Bulgari Octo: Il Duomo, Florence


The next stop in our ongoing series with Bulgari is in celebration of the designs that inspired their Octo watch line, which happens to be…

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SuperDuper Handmade Hats: The brand embarks on the time-honored Italian trade with totally new approach

SuperDuper Handmade Hats


When we think of Made in Italy, we usually assume that family traditions, ancient techniques and heritage are naturally involved. SuperDuper Handmade Hats are the exception. The Florence-based company produces entirely handmade hats using unique wooden…

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Petralito Rotiroti Associati

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This picture (more after the jump) is from an event curated by Italian group Petralito Rotiroti Associati (dedicated to graphic design, visual identity, editorials, graphics for exhibitions, and events). It involved five Italian street artists (BROS, ERON, IVAN, NAIS, OZMO) in a unique, experientially focused exhibition. Amazing venue too.

“The exhibit hosted by the Urban Metamorphoses section of the 2009 Creativity Festival showcases experiences rather than works of art. The project envisions five private spaces of which each artist takes possession and expresses his or her own artistic experience. The five previously unpublished works have been especially created for the exhibition and are featured in spaces where visitors can go in and listen to the narrations of each artist. The exhibition is curated by Michelangelo Petralito, Gianni De Simone, Iolanda Rotiroti and Serena Vinattieri.”

Photos by MAX ROMMEL