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INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: ROME, ITALY
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Signature Style:
From classic to modern - whether you reside in Rome, are visiting or would simply like to incorporate an aspect of Italian living into your home or lifestyle, this issue of LuxeTrends® offers insights on emerging trends and insider tips.
Unrivaled Experiences:
Countless days could be spent experiencing unrivaled views at the Forum, enjoying pistachio gelato on a café terrace or discovering the world's top fashion houses. The number of "must see" sights and "must experience" itineraries are endless.
Emerging Trends:
Rome is one of the few cities in the world that encompasses pure opulence and a highly coveted style of living. With its innovative nature, it is a leading force in establishing trends in architecture, fashion, cuisine and design - creating a destination that meets the needs of the most astute traveler.
Signature Style:
From classic to modern - whether you reside in Rome, are visiting or would simply like to incorporate an aspect of Italian living into your home or lifestyle, this issue of LuxeTrends® offers insights on emerging trends and insider tips.
Unrivaled Experiences:
Countless days could be spent experiencing unrivaled views at the Forum, enjoying pistachio gelato on a café terrace or discovering the world's top fashion houses. The number of "must see" sights and "must experience" itineraries are endless.
Emerging Trends:
Rome is one of the few cities in the world that encompasses pure opulence and a highly coveted style of living. With its innovative nature, it is a leading force in establishing trends in architecture, fashion, cuisine and design - creating a destination that meets the needs of the most astute traveler.
Own a Piece of Italy: Mary Lies, Italian design expert and owner of Round Trip Imports, travels to Italy to purchase one-of-a-kind Italian home décor pieces for clients who demand unique and classic designs. From cabinetry to decorative art, the hand selected pieces add elegance and distinction to luxury homes across the globe.
Evoking the Senses Through Architecture and Cuisine:
It makes sense that a city known for its illustrious construction and delectable gastronomy would find a way to mesh the two disciplines to create a trend that is taking the city by storm. From the building materials used during construction to the ingredients selected for use on the menu, restaurants are striving to convey a multi-sensory response through authentic architecture and bona fide ingredients.
Duke's Restaurant exudes the concept to a tee - offering a California beach ambiance that instantly transports diners to seaside tranquility. Can't make it to Rome? Best selling author of "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," Maria Liberati is scheduled to open a restaurant radiating the same emotivo-gustatvo or "emotion and taste" in New York later this year.
When In Rome, Be Sure To...
Visit Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) - Italy's top destination for couture fashion. Giorgio Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci are several of the notable designer stores you will find.
Enjoy a glass of "vino" at a cafe in Campo di Fiori - select a table outside and take in the atmosphere or people watch.
Plan a trip to the quarters of Trastevere - a colorful and picturesque neighborhood with narrow, cobblestone streets and alleys that empty into pocket-sized piazzas full of tiny boutiques and trattorias.
Take a passeggiata ("little walk") between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. This is the time of day that many natives cherish the most - it's a chance to catch up with old friends and flaunt their latest fashion finds.
Experience Capitoline Hill at night. The breathtaking, illuminating lights reflecting off the ancient Roman ruins are a sight beyond words.