10 Mar '21 | textile art

HISTORY OF SILK-PRINTING IN COMO

Silk-printing in the Como area dates back to the end of the past century (around 1880). At first, it was carried out on some 65-feet-long tables, where pieces of fabric were laid down and printed with incised blocks of pear-wood, sometimes reinforced with engraved brass plates reproducing the motif.

5 Mar '21 | textile art

THE FOUR SENSES OF A SILK TIE: THE CREATIVE ART OF COMO

The success of the Italian tie industry in the world is essentially based on the quality of fabric, achieved by means of an accurate and thorough production process. In this case, "Italian " means primarily from the Como area, the world’s capital of silk fashion,

24 FEB '21 |   lifestyle

WHAT IS THE ELEGANCE IN A MAN

Having taste, elegance and personality: all are innate and perfected qualities. It’s true, but does a man really dress elegantly, only for himself? Have you ever asked yourself if we would use the same care that we take in dressing elegantly, if it weren’t for the remorseless judgement of women? 

16 Feb '21 | lifestyle

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT: IS IT BETTER TO GIVE A TIE ORA A SCARF?

Choosing a considerate gift is always a unique experience, because it means taking care of a relationship with an important gesture. It can be a caress, or perhaps an act of recognition and appreciation, which enrich the relationship.

5 May '21 | lifestyle

REGIMENTAL TIES: THE STRIPED DESIGN FROM THE TIME OF IDEALS TO THE PRESENT DAY

Everything began in 1880 in London, at the exclusive Exeter College of Oxford. At that time, almost by chance, some members of the college’s Regata Club, created the first “School Tie”. 

19 Mar '21 | lifestyle

FUMAGALLI 1891 AND THE CONCEPT STORE INTO GREEN PEA

The new eco-sustainable mall, called “Green Pea,” conceived by Oscar Farinetti was inaugurated in Turin on December 8th, 2020. It has already reaped enough success to foresee the creation of ten more concept stores abroad