Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
Fri, 11/25/2011 - 03:20
Already the face of Emporio Armani, Rihanna has transitioned from model to designer at the famous Italian fashion house. The singer has released two…
Thu, 11/24/2011 - 05:38
A new television commercial for the Fiat 500 Abarth is expected to be banned in both the US and Australia.
The advertisement will likely never be see…
Wed, 11/23/2011 - 06:39
Torrential rains in Sicily have led to the death of three people, including a 10-year-old boy.Authorities initially reported four fatalities but one w…
Wed, 11/23/2011 - 03:53
When she was in her early 30s, Cheryl Davidson made a pact with her best friend that they would both visit Italy before their 50th birthdays.One day,…
Tue, 11/22/2011 - 02:29
Valentino Garavani's retirement from his eponymous line has not been filled with idle hours. The designer and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti have de…
Mon, 11/21/2011 - 05:02
Poetic singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André will soon be remembered by an album from the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Geoff Westley.
De And…
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 04:12
The Holy See has threatened legal action against Italian retailer Benetton after finding a series of adverts to be in very poor taste.On Wednesday, Be…
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 05:02
Mario Monti was sworn in as Prime Minister on Wednesday, and soon announced his new politician-free cabinet.Monti, a former EU Comissioner, is a well-…
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 00:59
What is billed as ‘The First Italian Affordable Fair of Art and Design’ will soon introduce London to contemporary Italian creativity.The Kicking Boot…
Tue, 11/15/2011 - 07:16
When not designing couture fashions, Giorgio Armani has been focusing on expanding his hotel empire. The latest luxury property opened recently in Mi…
Tue, 11/15/2011 - 04:25
Ferraris have long been associated with Italian luxury and incomparable style. The enduring taste for the supercar brand was proven again when a spec…
Tue, 11/15/2011 - 03:39
Fleeting fashion trends can lead to over-flowing closets and clothes destined for charity shops. Now a young industrial designer has found a way to a…
Mon, 11/14/2011 - 02:13
When austerity measures were passed in the Italian parliament Saturday night, Silvio Berlusconi stayed true to his pledge and handed in his resignatio…
Fri, 11/11/2011 - 03:01
Taking a stand against unhealthy eating, Sicily has banned fizzy drinks from all schools on the island.The Regional Assembly approved the measure to r…
Thu, 11/10/2011 - 08:34
Riccardo Muti was on hand at the commencement ceremonies at the University of Turin to accept an honorary degree from the school.The humble maestro ac…
Thu, 11/10/2011 - 03:36
Art restorers working on a fresco by Renaissance painter Giotto di Bondone have discovered the smirking face of the devil disguised in clouds within t…
Wed, 11/09/2011 - 05:08
After taking to Facebook to deny resignation rumors on Monday, Silvio Berlusconi vowed on Tuesday that he will step down as Italy’s prime minister.A k…
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 06:02
Internet rumors were swirling yesterday when two Italian journalists claimed to have inside information suggesting that Silvio Berlusconi would resign…
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 04:56
Un Cuento Chino by Argentine director Sebastian Borensztein has won the Marco Aurelio jury award for best film at the 2011 Rome Film Festival.The stor…
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 02:54
Streets in chaos in GenoaTorrential rain continued to plague the already water-logged parts of Italy over the weekend, causing flooding and mudslides…