Monza | Atypical

Atypical, the brand for unique and perfect hand-made skateboards: Mikaela Bandini meets the three dudes behind it in Monza, just north of Milan.

Vicenza | Origin Passion & Beliefs

If you’d rather not miss Europe’s biggest temporary indie fashion store, you’ll need to be in Vicenza on May 11th.

Albissola Marina | Casa Mazzotti

Ceramiche Mazzotti is a pottery in the little coastal town of Albissola Marina, about 30 km west of Genoa.

San Vito dei Normanni | ExFadda

take a look at what’s going on in the vast expanses of an old winery in a small town near Brindisi.

Cantù | Riva 1920

Another artisanal success story, that of the Riva family of Cantù.

Naples | Raro Design

Take a look at the Raro Design shop, for example, in the old-money district of Chiaia.

Foligno | Luciano Fabro

Rome | Quartiere Coppedè

Any off-piste architectural exploration of Rome has to include the weird and whimsical neighbourhood which centres on Piazza Mincio, out past Villa Borghese.

Casteggio | Opposite Jewels

Milan | An Italian Theory

The zesty, pop-inspired An Italian Theory collection is loaded with a lucky-charm theme: bags, pochettes, rucksacks and purses, even caps