For Gustavo Apiti, the path to high fashion began far from the international runways. Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, his first lessons in tailoring took place at home, learning the basics of stitch and structure from his mother and sister. Today, as the Emmy Award–winning founder and creative force behind Gustavo Apiti Couture, he bridges that early family legacy with formal design training, merging traditional craftsmanship, African cultural roots, and modern luxury design.

Following the opening of Tracce di colore (Traces of Colour) in Rome, we sit down with young Italian artist Elena Pintauro (NINA) to discuss landscape, observation, and time. Rather than offering a simple representation of nature, her delicate works on canvas and paper invite viewers to slow down and reflect on how we observe the world around us. Discover the meditative process behind her art, where quiet reflection and written thoughts always come before color.

Poet and novelist Tatiana Marin crafts lyrical explorations of identity and memory that transcend geographical and linguistic borders. Ahead of her upcoming novel, she discusses her emotional creative process, the grounding power of poetry, and how navigating diverse cultures shapes her universal stories.

AICA meets Raimondo Rossi (Ray Morrison) in a dialogue that bridges contemporary photography and international art criticism. Originally published in Chinese by Dr. Tong, Secretary General of AICA Italy-China and founder of The Found: Visual Art Center, this conversation situates Morrison’s work within a broader institutional and cultural framework. Moving beyond aesthetics, the exchange explores photography as a critical language engaging fashion, identity, and social responsibility.

“Street art has transformed cities into open-air galleries. From bold murals to fleeting graffiti, urban walls speak with color, politics, and community. When walls start to speak, they remind us that art belongs to everyone.”

Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy, is also home to a vibrant art scene that showcases a rich cultural heritage. From Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works, the city's art museums offer a diverse and captivating experience for art enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into the must-visit art museums in Milan, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity that define this dynamic city.

Covering a fashion event is always exciting, but when runway excellence meets exceptional human warmth, the experience turns into something truly memorable. This was exactly what we experienced during our time at Mediterránea Fashion Week Valencia, hosted in the beautiful setting of the Complejo Deportivo-Cultural La Petxina in Valencia.  

Srishti Singh Parmar is much more than a model walking the runway; she is a vibrant cultural bridge connecting Punjab, Paris, London, and Milan. Walking under the auspices of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana during Milan Fashion Week Women’s Spring/Summer 2027 in September 2026, she effortlessly embodies a synthesis of heritage, discipline, and modern luxury shaped by a global perspective.

Throughout the days of this wonderful week, we captured her different outfits during Milan Fashion Week, paparazzing her style on the streets to highlight her unique and effortless look.

Berlin Fashion Week stands apart from traditional fashion capitals, defined by a raw, unapologetic style that merges industrial grit with avant-garde deconstruction. To capture this fierce individualism, renowned photographer Sasha Zhu has partnered with Milan Weekly to share twenty of the event's most charismatic street style shots. Through Zhu's masterful lens and the expert commentary of Style Editor Raimondo Rossi, readers are invited to discover the unique magic and inspiration of the city's vibrant fashion scene.

A quiet aesthetic revolution is unfolding between the restrained elegance of Belgian Minimalism and the rich nostalgia of Italian Bourgeois Vintage, creating a refined dialogue between simplicity and memory. Rooted in the atmospheres of Antwerp and Milan, this hybrid sensibility favors warmth, permanence, and deeply personal objects over fleeting trends. It is a style philosophy for those who seek poetry in silence, texture, and timeless design.

Luggage has evolved from a travel necessity into a definitive style statement that sets the tone for your entire journey. Whether you lean toward the old-world charm of vintage leather or the sharp minimalism of metallic hard-shells, your suitcase serves as the ultimate anchor for a curated airport aesthetic.

Twenty Visions to Paint Eternity.
These are not simple pictures but brushstrokes of light and fragments of eternity, moving between reality and dream. Our exclusive Fashion Week reportage goes beyond documenting the shows—it unveils atmospheres, emotions, and entire worlds taking shape. With his lens, Raimondo Rossi transforms fleeting instants into timeless visions, reminding us that fashion is not just spectacle but memory and life itself.

In Valencia, the appreciation of Jamón Ibérico is a cultural monument celebrated through the meticulous science of hand-slicing. Master carvers unlock the complex flavors and translucent textures of the cured leg, proving that a great ham is truly awakened under the blade. At the forefront of this gastronomic art form is the artisan workshop 3 Bellotas, where master carver Yesica Ribes Ribes transforms every leg into an unforgettable culinary performance.

Visionary creator Mark Fuller sits down with Milan Weekly to discuss a career spent transforming the seemingly impossible into pure magic. From his early Disney innovations to pioneering design at WET, Fuller explores the extraordinary power of relentless curiosity.

The upcoming edition of Miss Woman International, founded by President Guido Walter Mariani, is scheduled to take place on October 14, 2026, at the GF Victoria Hotel in Tenerife. Rather than functioning solely as a traditional beauty competition, the event is structured as a cultural initiative that integrates fashion, tourism promotion, and an international beach volleyball tournament to foster global cooperation. Guided by presenters Esther Gomez and Valeria Ammirato, and supported by key partners like Casa Faro and Maxeconel, the week-long program aims to establish the Canary Islands as a premier destination for international dialogue and cultural exchange.

For decades, the climax of a fine dining experience in Milan was reliably anchored by a prime cut of meat or a delicate, butter-poached catch of the day. Today, a quiet but profound transcultural shift is sweeping through high-end gastronomy. We are witnessing not just the rise of plant-based cuisine, but a culinary renaissance that digs deep into ancestral roots to redefine modern luxury on the plate.

Walking through a downtown Los Angeles that is slowly regaining its pulse, The Last Bookstore stands as a place that restores color, warmth, and enchantment to the city. Inside, books transform into architecture—forming tunnels, arches, and labyrinthine corridors that invite visitors to slow down, explore, and feel. More than a bookstore, it reveals itself as a secular cathedral of culture, a living symbol of beauty and resistance in a changing downtown.

From the ancient Shaolin Temple to the mountains of Switzerland, Sacha Wenk has traded the corporate ladder for a path of rigorous discipline and physical mastery. Nearly a decade into his journey, he is now on a mission to bring the clarity and resilience of Kung Fu to the modern wellness world.