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Pitti Bimbo Fashion Report, January 2010
On 02/02/2010 in Fashion biz
News directly from the Pitti Bimbo catwalk shows at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy
and collars.As always in Italy, fur is a huge winter feature with dozens of coats, bags, jerkins, collars and boots cuffed, trimmed and lined in skins. While this is not unusual here, its popularity has been growing in recent years. However, UK buyers
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Day by Day Report from Pitti Bimbo, June 2009
On 26/06/2009 in Fashion biz
Daily reports directly from the catwalk shows at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo Fair in Florence, Italy
of their "Kids Tour 2009" – a three month tour round Italy to find the modelling stars of tomorrow. These children brought a fresh enthusiasm to Levi's range of casual hard-wearing denims. The final big catwalk show of Pitti Bimbo was Calvin Klein, in which we
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Tuscan apartments with a difference
On 20/06/2012 in Europe
Learn to clown in Italy
For a taste of the circus in an idyllic Italian setting, Il Torrino apartments in Tuscany are offering free Clown Skills classes for adults and children. The apartments sleep from two to eight and have a pool and tennis court. From £480per week. Read about to other places to stay...
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Miss Blumarine Catwalk report Pitti Bimbo Spring/Summer 2011
On 24/06/2010 in Catwalk & designers
Pitti Bimbo, Florence, Italy
The press release states that the theme of the collection is inspired by Anna Molinari herself, described as the 'Queen of the Roses'. The catwalk is covered in grass, with sporadic poppies growing from the man-made lawn: how quaint. This season sees a slight transition for Moli...
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Living la Dolce Vita at Borgo Egnazia
On 23/05/2012 in Travel Reviews
Is there a location more lovely for the whole family to while away a idle summer days than Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy?
– even if the country is facing financial meltdown as the recession takes ihold.There are certainly no signs of penury at the super-luxe five-star Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, southern Italy, a chic complex with hotel and villas, set amid an Apulian style
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A taste of the real Tuscany
On 23/01/2012 in Europe
Explore Italy of relax in your own Tuscan village
Residence Terme di Sorano is a cluster of villas and apartments set atop a hill in the Maremma area of Southern Tuscany, where you can imagine you’re in your own Tuscan village. Surrounded by woods and lawns, just relax in the picturesque gardens, which also have a playground and...
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Italian adventure
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
As well as beautiful locations, the Campania region in southern Italy also has sites of historical interest
The Adventure Company has created an eight-day Around The Bay Of Naples holiday visiting the legendary Vesuvius and the fairytale Blue Grotto in Capri.The seven-night trip costs from £1,149 per adult and £1,099 per child, including flights.Tel: 0845 609 0889; www.adventurecompany...
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Read all about it: Pitti Bimbo 76 Autumn/Winter 2013-14
On 29/01/2013 in Fashion news
Don't miss our fashion reports from childrenswear tradeshow Pitti Bimbo 76 in Florence Italy
The Junior fashion team has reported direct from Pitti Bimbo 76, Florence. We have been to all the catwalk shows and presentations, so you can read all about the childrenswear trends coming for autumn winter 2013-14. Don't miss all of our Autumn/Winter 2013-14 catwalk and show re...
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Mozzarella And Sun-Blushed Tomato Risotto With Basil
On 29/03/2011 in Recipes
Another delicious recipe taken from Risotto: Delicious Recipes For Italy's Classic Rice Dish by Maxine Clark with photographs by Martin Brigdale (Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99)
When you dip your fork into this risotto, you will come across pockets of melting mozzarella. Mix in the tomato topping and you will make more strings. Try to use mozzarella di bufala – it has a fresh, lactic bite well-suited to this recipe.Serves 4Ingredients1.5 litres (3/4 pint...
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Sale Time - Junior selects our must-have items from the summer sales
On 27/07/2010 in Fashion news
Junior scouts the best online childrenswear stores to bring you our favourite items
This beautiful lemon trench coat by Chloe was featured in our May edition Little Italy shoot and is now on sale at Childrens Salon. Orginal price £191.95, now £122.
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