Vista Ostuni Revives a 14th Century Landmark in Puglia’s White City
Originally built in the foothills as a convent, and later home to a tobacco factory, this historic...
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A Former Convent in Amalfi Melds History with Contemporary Comforts
Anantara Convento di Amalfi's meticulous restoration preserves 13th-century cloisters and a Baroque
A Former Summer Getaway for the Bishops of Sienna Gets a New Lease on Life
From Pierattelli Architetture's restoration of a 12th-century complex comes Pieve Aldina, a Tuscan...
A Tuscan Resort Inside a Medieval Village Gets a Modern Makeover
With a trio of design firms on its roster, the sprawling Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has unveiled a...
An Architect and Artist Couple Transform a Crumbling Castle into a Seductive Italian Stay
Hotel Castello di Reschio is the latest milestone in the Bolza's family's nearly-30-year...
Pairing Ancient Walls and Modern Decor in “The Underground City”
Inside Matera's Ai Maestri hotel, Billiani's wood-and-rope appointments pair perfectly with the...
A Hotel With a View of an Italian Piazza, and Angkor Wat
French hospitality guru Thierry Teyssier’s audacious new idea to disrupt the hospitality...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
A circus of light in London, new watch launches, and a decorating an Adriatic escape are all on the
Brizo’s Levoir Collection Fuses Past and Present
The collection abounds with historical references yet feels right at home in the bathrooms of...
Magis and Inga Sempé Are Asking Mirrors to Do More
Presenting the first collaboration between Magis and the French product designer.
Buon Compleanno! Living Divani Celebrates a Half-Century of Well-Done Décor
Looking back at five decades of fantastic contemporary Italian design.
Dapper Dan on Fashion, Gucci, and the Future
He's a pioneering designer, a master couturier, a style icon. Now he's working with Gucci. Dapper...
John Pawson, Barbara Bestor, and 7 Other Top Design Minds Celebrate Achille Castiglioni
To honor the 100th year of the Italian legend’s birth, we asked a few of the world’s best...
The Scion of a 1960s Sybaritic Tuscan Retreat Leads a Modern Reboot
At a storied seaside resort, Marie-Louise Sciò carries on her family’s legacy—and ushers it...
Watch Wednesday: Bulgari Octo Maserati GranSport
Bulgari and Maserati team up to create an unimpeachably Italian wristwatch.
Inside Milan’s Most Sumptuous Entryways
An eccentric new book from Taschen
showcases a captivating selection of the
Italian...
Milan’s Classic Interiors Pervade Hotel Viu
Designer Nicola Gallizia takes cues from the city’s Modernist legends, adding a contemporary...
Dana Cowin’s Favorite Restaurants For Design
For the culinary personality and Surface Travel Awards juror, ambiance is as important as...
Inside Issey Miyake’s New Milan Flagship
Tokujin Yoshioka retrofits a heritage space for the brand’s technology-driven designs.
The Design World’s Most Influential Person (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
Rossana Orlandi’s Milan space is a bastion of groundbreaking contemporary design.
Bottega Veneta
The artisans of Bottega Veneta make the label’s iconic accessories by hand on a sprawling Italian
Missoni’s Hands-Off Fashion Executive
CEO Emilio Carbonera Giani sees positive long-term results thanks to a laissez-faire approach.
Insider: Caterina Fabrizio’s Guide to Lake Como
The textile magnate tells us why her heart and history is inextricably tied to the region.
Dash Kitchen Is Here To Stay
Housed in a former printing house, the Turin restaurant has a post-industrial atmosphere that...
Patricia Urquiola Reinvigorates Cassina
The Spanish designer takes the creative reins at the Italian furniture maker, adding a healthy dose
