Alessandro de Benedetti first launched his eponymous label in 1999, in fashion’s most creative hub–Milan. After a few years, the designer shifted his focus on working with established…
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An AiSPi Special: Milan Fashion Week
I’ve been living in Milan for over a year now. As a fashion major student, the favourite part of living there was to see the city light up…

Bandera – The revival of an ancient handicraft

From Colombia to Miami–the journey of Silvia Tcherassi
Why we love Silvia and her story? Not only because of her stunning design aesthetics, but also because of her need to make an impact. Silvia Tcherassi began…

Ginevra Manfredini From Silvia Gnecchi Takes Us Around Milan
If just hearing the word ‘Milan’ is enough to conjure up images of the most cutting-edge fashion shows, outstanding architecture in ancient cathedrals, or mouth-watering food, then you’re…

How fashion can help boost the economy
Almost a month after the Chinese city of Wuhan confirmed it’s first case of the novel coronavirus, Italy detected and isolated it’s first two cases – both Chinese…

How fashion is leading the mitigation efforts during COVID-19
Nearly four months after it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan and more than a month after the WHO declared it a pandemic, the novel…

My first time at Milan Fashion Week!
Last year was my first time attending Milan Fashion week, and I can say without a doubt, it was creative paradise! Instead of the glitzy runaway shows, I…

Our curation of the hidden gems of Milan Fashion Week 2019
The fashion weeks are marching all across the globe, in the dozens of emerging designers and newest names, it is so easy to get lost. AISPI keeps its…

Pepitos: Bold Sunglasses For Those Who Like To Have Fun
Bold with a twist of pop. That’s the best way to describe Milan-based eyewear brand Pepitos. Representing the style of a true pop style icon, this Italian brand…

Shop at the coolest fashion market in Milan
The Lone Design Club Conscious Christmas Market in Milan in association with Désabillé Magazine will bring together a troupe of some of the most talented British and Milanese…

The Best Lakeside Getaways In Italy
Rosantica’s accessories are a fashion lover’s dream. Designed by Michela Panero and crafted in Italy, every piece from the brand is a work of art and highly reminiscent…

Travel safely yet stylishly with this travel jumpsuit
Tell us a bit about you and Marta. Where did you grow up? Did you study fashion? How did you decide to work together? Marta studied fashion at…

I see you: An edit of our favourite eyewear brands
A great pair of sunnies are one of the few things to make us go truly weak kneed and if you are anything like us, then our brand…

Five fashion resolutions for the New Year
The 2020s are here and we are all set to welcome the new decade with fashion resolutions that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Taking…

Rental vs Retail: what will be the future of fashion?
A friend called me the other day, perturbed over what she could wear for an upcoming wedding. The gamut of options available to her, both within her wardrobe…

Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence!
A company that uses security cameras to determine the demographic of it’s customers? Or one that delivers a shopping experience custom to your size and taste? Welcome to…

Arteana–a fashion label that was written in the stars!
When Mikkel Bjodstrup packed his bags for a vacation to Spain in November 2017, little did he know that the trip would change his life. As was written…