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Read: How Florence and Milan shaped postwar Italian fashion

Start with materials to recognise how an object is made. Use the buying guides to choose a fragrance or accessory, and the shopping guides to plan which workshops and shops to visit.

A taupe tailored jacket draped over a wooden chair beside folded dark cloth and ivory fabric.

How Florence and Milan shaped postwar Italian fashion

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The black Gucci Horsebit 1955 medium shoulder bag with a curved flap and gold Horsebit hardware on a pale stone ledge.

Gucci

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Close view of curled ironwork beneath a pale stone arch with gray-green trim.

Pelletteria Artigiana Viviani

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Houses

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Pieces worth knowing

  1. A low, pale upholstered sofa with rounded, deeply tufted seat, back and arm modules, shown in a straight arrangement from an angle.B&B Italia Camaleonda: The 2020 EditionMario Bellini’s 1970 modular system returns in a distinct 2020 edition, with a current construction of its own.
  2. Tobacco-brown Fendi Baguette with FF jacquard, dark leather straps and a gold clasp on pale stone.Fendi BaguetteAn underarm silhouette built to change with its materials
  3. Black structured Saffiano leather handbag with rounded handles, gold-tone triangular plaque and shoulder strap, on a pale stone table.Prada Galleria: a guide to the handbag familyThe name’s history, the range of versions and the details that help compare Galleria models.
  4. The black Gucci Horsebit 1955 medium shoulder bag with a curved flap and gold Horsebit hardware on a pale stone ledge.Gucci Horsebit 1955An equestrian emblem, a contemporary handbag family
  5. A black leather Ferragamo Hug bag with gold-tone buckles on a pale stone console.Ferragamo HugAn asymmetric silhouette, folded sides and a distinctive Gancini closure
  6. A silver articulated table lamp stretches across a wooden desk, with notebooks and pencils nearby.Artemide Tolomeo TableThe 1987 design by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, and the distinct models and later updates around it.
  7. A stainless-steel Alessi 9090 espresso maker with a dark handle sits on a pale stone counter.Alessi 9090Richard Sapper’s espresso maker gives its lever closure, broad base and anti-drip spout a clear place in the design.
  8. An Oriente Italiano Indaco tea cup with blue flowers and a curled handle sits on a wooden table.Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano Indaco Tea CupBlue-and-white Indaco decoration meets the Antico Doccia form in Ginori’s tea cup.
  9. A black Bulgari Octo Finissimo watch with an angular case and textured strap rests on pale travertine beside ivory linen.Bulgari Octo FinissimoBulgari’s octagonal design language meets an ultra-thin automatic in the 104268.
  10. A pair of black leather Tod’s Gommino loafers on a wooden bench, showing the penny straps, stitched aprons and rubber pebble soles.Tod’s GomminoA loafer shaped by a driving-shoe idea, with rubber studs that became part of Tod’s design vocabulary.
  11. A taupe-beige suede Loro Piana Summer Walk loafer rests on pale stone, showing its stitched apron and cream sole.Loro Piana Summer WalkA men’s loafer in Loro Piana’s White Sole line; the FAE8124 reference is a suede version.
  12. A matte-black cashmere crewneck sweater with ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem on a warm ivory background.ZEGNA Oasi Cashmere CrewneckA black cashmere crewneck, identified by code UIK20A4-110-K09 and specified with ribbed edges and a 14-gauge knit.
  13. A deep red upholstered armchair with a tall rounded back, curved padded arms, a separate seat cushion and short dark feet, shown at an angle.Poltrona Frau Vanity Fair (model 904)The classic model 904 armchair, designed by Renzo Frau and in production since 1930.
  14. A black, three-element Componibili Classic stands on a pale floor, its three rounded doors and circular finger openings facing forward.Kartell Componibili ClassicA round 32 cm storage unit offered in fixed two-, three- and four-element configurations.
  15. A Stone Island slate-blue denim jacket with two flap pockets and a black sleeve badge, laid on pale stone and linen.Stone Island 4100002 Jacket, Slate BlueA 13 oz denim jacket with a removable down vest and a hand-sprayed reflective finish.
  16. Cassina LC4 chaise longue in black leather, with a curved polished-chrome frame and black-painted base.Cassina 4 Chaise longue à réglage continu (LC4)A reclining design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, with a distinct current Durable edition.
  17. Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01350 with a beige dial and brown leather strap on a stone windowsill.Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01350: A Reference ProfileA 45 mm hand-wound watch pairs Panerai’s P.6000 calibre with patinated steel, a beige dégradé dial and Cuoio Toscano leather.
  18. A Venezianico Nereide 42 3321511C with a green dial, matching green bezel and steel bracelet.Venezianico Nereide 42 3321511C: A Reference GuideA reference-specific profile of the Nereide 42, with a 316L steel case, automatic NH35A calibre and Canova bracelet.
  19. A medium-grey crewneck sweater with a fine knit and narrow ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem on a warm light surface.Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere Crewneck, Dark GreyA pure-cashmere crewneck, finished with quiet contrast at the cuffs and inside the collar.
  20. Missoni Zigzag Wool Crewneck PulloverA multicoloured wool crewneck with a flamed zigzag motif and contrasting profiles.
  21. Max Mara 101801 coatA 1981 design in full-length and short forms
  22. Flos ArcoThe Castiglioni floor lamp that carries a movable reflector above a table from a Carrara-marble base.
  23. Panerai LuminorFrom a luminous-material trademark to a modern watch family
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Unbranded leather pieces and hand tools on a worktable beneath brick vaults.

Shopping in Florence

Four addresses connect leatherwork, made-to-measure shoemaking and a historic perfumery.

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Shops and outlets

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Materials

  1. A silvery metal sheet, round blank and hammer on a workbenchSilver: Alloys, Marks and Care
  2. Brown and olive leather offcuts on a wooden workbench.Leather: Grain, Tanning and Care
  3. Gold: Karat, Fineness and Hallmarks
  4. Natural-coloured cloth with visible weave and folds on a wooden worktable.Linen: From Flax Fibre to Fabric
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The verdict

Researched assessmentCarthusia Mediterraneo: what the listing tells you

Carthusia makes the exact Eau de Parfum and its two bottle sizes easy to identify, and documents Mediterraneo within Sea Around’s three-fragrance 10 ml set. A separate Samples Kit names the same trio in 2 ml samples. The listings differ in format and volume, not in the named fragrances; they support a practical comparison of package formats, but disclose no concentrate percentage or wearer’s sensory experience.

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  1. A Carthusia Mediterraneo bottle with a pale yellow illustrated label on a wooden table beside ivory fabric.Carthusia Mediterraneo: what the listing tells youResearched assessment

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