Considering the growing attention for products that ensure a reduced environmental impact, the world of footwear is also increasingly striving to find solutions that permit to combine formal perfection with greater product sustainability.

How can handmade footwear become more sustainable? There are so many options that don’t compromise at all the production of high quality shoes.

Italian leather and sustainability

Although leather is undoubtedly an animal derivative, the real leather used to produce footwear can also be sustainable. The quality standards ensured by the production in Italy and usage Italian raw materials, in fact, guarantee that the leather responds to major characteristics of transparency and that it is processed with respect for the workers.

Furthermore, 99% of Italian leather derives from the residues of the food industry, and not vice versa, thus leather is a raw material included in the circular economy.

When you opt for local suppliers, even better. The supply of raw materials at or near 0 km makes it possible to optimize transport and consequently consumption.

The most refined color is green

Usage of natural-based colors, return to handcrafted coloring techniques that have perhaps been lost over time in favor of faster chemical processes, is a way to guarantee handcrafted footwear not only a minor impact on the environment but also a unique and timeless look.

This type of leather processing often has no place in the industrial production, while the situation in the world of handcrafted shoes is different, because hand coloring reflects the detail-oriented approach to handmade shoe, enhancing its value.

Shoe factory and energy

Sustainability is not only about careful selection of the raw materials and processing them with limited usage of chemical products: to make handcrafted footwear more sustainable it is also possible to intervene on the production system. This means, for example, reviewing the energy supply of the structure to rely on non-fossil sources, or optimizing processes in order to reduce energy consumption and cut emissions.

Alongside this process, it is also possible to intervene on logistics by choosing more virtuous distribution systems or even review the packaging of footwear to make their recycling easier or to reduce the amount of material used.

Every action is useful in order to find maximum sustainability: to reduce their environmental impact, shoe factories can operate jointly on several fronts.

A controlled supply chain

Selecting suppliers who care about respect for the environment is essential for any artisan shoe factory that wants to make its production more sustainable. So, for example, collaborating with companies physically close to your headquarters allows you to reduce emissions related to transport, and choosing tanneries that not only carry out eco-friendly tanning but which have also reduced their water footprint are two excellent ways to produce footwear with a reduced environmental impact.

Finally, there is an inner characteristic of handcrafted footwear that makes them sustainable: their durability.

A product with attention to the smallest details and made with excellent materials and workmanship is made to last for years, always maintaining a good looking aspect even when it is a little “worn”. Disposable products are the main enemies of the environment, especially if the waste produced cannot be recycled in any way. Durable design, like that of the most refined handcrafted footwear, is synonymous of  sustainability.

In Fratelli Borgioli footwear, the tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship and technological innovation blend together to accompany the owner of these shoes for a lifetime.

Selling Fratelli Borgioli shoes means to be confident that you are offering your customers a product with all the features that surprise them with lasting beauty and superior comfort.

Do you want to receive our catalog and find out more about the advantages exclusivelly granted for Fratelli Borgioli resellers? CONTACT US.

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How can I counteract online shopping?

How can I convey to my customers the added value of my shop?

How can I communicate to potential customers the quality of certain products  (when quality itself already explains the price)?

The list of questions could be very long.

Retailers, who decide to offer high quality products to a niche market made up of customers who buy exclusive shoes, need answers and strategies to let the market understand their value. They do not want and cannot be classified as places that simply sell expensive products.

So let’s see together what today’s consumer is looking for when he enters his favorite store and what this store can’t miss.

• Very high quality and durability

It seems obvious to say that a high-level shoe shop should only deal with excellent quality products but it is not. Shop owners are well aware that there are brands that over time have not been able to maintain the high level of their products; the quality should always be verified for the entire period in which the shop owner collaborates with a brand. In case you meet with problems and defects the products should be sent back to the manufacturer because no shop can afford to sell poor quality shoes.

• Differentiating positioning

As a retailer of handmade shoes, you have to understand and communicate your identity to your customers. The more easily recognizable you are in the eyes of your customers, the more they will remember you (and not your competitors) when they search for a certain product.

If you sell wedding shoes, you can’t have sneakers, for example. If you are recognized for your selection of made in Italy shoes, you cannot sell imported products. If you are known for being a talent scout of the best crafted shoes, don’t disappoint your customers’ expectations.

Today’s customer comes to your store because he knows that the products he finds worth the journey and should always have certain expectations that cannot be disregarded.

• Alway be up to date with the trends

Differentiating positioning and selling a certain type of shoe that makes you instantly recognizable doesn’t mean you never need to change.

It is important to know the current trends and innovate to be able to meet the expectations of a range of customers who follow the evolution of men’s fashion. Magazines, fairs, fashion shows, presentations of collections are useful tools that should not to be left behind.

• Give assistance and consulting to the client

For sure, this aspect is more difficult to find online. A store that you trust is made up of people who are always ready to welcome customers, listen to their needs and then translate them into the right product.

From this point of view, the shop owner should select brands that are open for consultancy aspect. The “advantage” of buying a handmade shoe is also to be able to request some alterations or particular colors of the original model.

Many customers are looking for the possibility  to have customized products and if you are able to satisfy them it certainly represents an added value for your shop.

• Sustainability

This is a fundamental element in all the areas: the market seeks and demands products that are sustainable.

Even in the field of handmade shoes, your customers are looking for brands that are sensitive to sustainability.

For this reason it is necessary to consider the fact that the reduction of the impact on the environment can be translated into many characteristics: the choice of local leathers, the willing to collaborate with 0 km suppliers, the use of certain machinery (more sustainable than others), the search for non-toxic colours, the production of recyclable packaging, the use of green labels, etc.
The owner of high level store should know all the brands he deals with and know what type of actions they have taken to reduce the environmental impact of their business.

• Know the products and the production processes

A reseller should know in detail the products he sells: characteristics, manufacturing techniques, materials, colours, etc. But knowing the products is not enough, you also need to be informed about the brands: history, company choices, policies relating to sustainability, peculiarities… in short, all those elements that make the brand worthy of interest.

Provided that Italy is the heart of  craftsmanship in the footwear sector, retailers who want to stand out from the multitude of shops have the opportunity to select the best examples of craftsmanship, thus offering unique and precious products.

Fratelli Borgioli shoes are the result of a family tradition that began more than seventy years ago in an artisan workshop in the heart of the Florentine countryside, in La Stella di Vinci.

Each shoe made by Fratelli Borgioli is a true artisan masterpiece, flawless and comfortable. The tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship and technological innovation blend together to give life to a shoe that accompanies his owner for a lifetime.

With the style and formal perfection of its products, Fratelli Borgioli keeps the passion for Italian taste alive in the world, thanks to a network of selected retailers who believe in beauty and quality.

If you wish to become our reseller CONTACT US.

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Obviously, the answer is yes.

The history of fashion is made up of garments that have become an essential reference point during the upcoming years; just think of Coco Chanel’s suit, Dior’s New Look, Elsa Schiapparelli’s lobster dress, Givenchy’s Little Black Dress or Diane Von Furstenberg’s Wrap Dress.

This list is very long and shows how some models become real icons, a source of inspiration for stylists all over the world.

Even in the footwear world, there are timeless models that have “marked” the history of fashion. Many brands continue to propose these styles in different versions, knowing that the market still requires them.

At the same time, a high rank shoe retailer knows that in order to satisfy the needs of the customers, the shop cannot omit to offer some “timeless” shoe models which are requested by the customers, season after season.

Let’s have a look at some styles that your shop should have as continuous selection.

The moccasin, the shoe of Native Americans 

The history of this shoe is ancient and it seems to have its origin from the American Indians who used to bandage their feet with pieces of leather tied together.

The most similar version of today’s moccasin spreads in the United States in the 1930s when the GH Bass company launched moccasins, also called loafers, on the market. In that historical moment when men prefer shiny lace-up shoes, moccasins were not very successful because considered not enough elegant. It was an American dancer, Fred Astaire, a celebrity of the time, who made them famous, using them to tap dance and wearing them with a tuxedo.

In the 1950s, moccasins spread among American university students who called them penny loafers because they used to insert a coin in the strap on the upper.

In the past decades, moccasins have spread widely, becoming the subject of creative research by many brands. Such an example is the model designed by Aldo Gucci in the 1950s, unisex style, made in leather and decorated with the metal clamp which later became one of the iconic elements of Florentine brand. The success of this shoe was so huge that it was included in the permanent collection of the maison and every year it is reinterpreted and proposed in different versions.

In the 70s they became one of the symbols of businessmen status, thus clearing the cliché of their lack of elegance.

Today moccasins have freed themselves from classifications and influences of a social and political nature and have become an “ever green” shoe style that cannot miss in the male wardrobe. Each brand interprets them in its own way with different leathers, colors and finishes, with or without tassels, in all year round collections.

Oxford, an icon of style and elegance

An icon of style and elegance: the Oxford shoe is a timeless model that cannot miss in a shoe collection, this style is produced in differente materials and colors. More or less elegant according to the finishes, the Oxford differs from the other lace-ups for the characteristic “closed lacing” system.

This shoe has many names and perhaps for this reason every now and then there is a bit of confusion about this model; the Americans call it Balmoral (like the Scottish castle, the residence of the British royal family), the French call it Richelieu and the British call it Oxford (as an evolution of the Oxonian, thevery popular boot among Oxford University students in the 19th century). In Italy they are called Oxford or Francesine.

There are many news about the origin but there is no certain attribution: they certainly appeared in Ireland and Scotland in the 19th century as a lighter and more elegant version of the boots.

The upper of the Oxford shoes can be totally smooth or have hole design on the toe and / or upper (in this case we are talking about Brogues). Whatever you want to call them, they are the most elegant shoes as well as the protagonists of the men’s collections of high-level brands.

Derby, the Oxford’s “sisters”

Often confused with the Oxford shoe, it is a less formal shoe that stands out from the others for its “open lacing”. There are several stories that tell its origins, including that of the Prussian army officer Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher who during the Napoleonic wars would have created these shoes for his soldiers, tired of wearing high boots. It was a shoe with an open lacing, much more practical and suitable for the long and difficult journeys to which the military were subjected.

If this is not their true origin, what is certain is that the Derbies spread in the 19th century between Ireland and Scotland and have never ceased to be successful. Also in this case Derby has become a style icon that each brand wants to reinterpret in one or more versions. Colors, materials, finishes and broguing characterize them and make them suitable for different occasions.

A high rank shop should have several versions of these three models in its selection. Obviously, the value of the footwear doesn’t depend only on the model but also on the materials, finishes and production characteristics; in this case the details do make difference.

Fratelli Borgioli produces numerous variations of these three models every year, paying attention to every single detail and trying to interpret tradition with elegance and innovation.

Fratelli Borgioli’s shoes are the result of a family tradition that began more than seventy years ago in an artisan workshop in the heart of the Florentine countryside, in La Stella di Vinci.

Each Fratelli Borgioli shoe is a real artisan masterpiece, flawless and comfortable. The tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship and technological innovation merge together to create a shoe that accompanies its owner for the entire life.

With the style and formal perfection of its products, Fratelli Borgioli keeps the passion for Italian taste alive in the world, thanks to a network of selected retailers who believe in beauty and quality.

If you want to become our resellers, CONTACT US.

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The consumers are well aware of this.

Which are the expectations of a customer who enters your store?

What shoes does he expect to find? With what characteristics?

The consumers are very well informed, having access to the web, in order to deeply study the retailer they can rely on, the product they intend to buy, the composition materials and all the details that make it unique.

Therefore, before choosing a supplier to collaborate with, you need to study it thoroughly and understand if its products corresponds to the expectations of your customers.

The shoes and brands you choose to resell deeply distinguish your store, so when choosing products, you should be very careful. At this stage you are to keep in mind which items your customers are looking for and which peculiarities of handcrafted footwear really make the difference.

Let’s have a look at the aspects of handcrafted shoes, according to the ancient techniques, are mostly appreciated by the market.

The selection of materials

Per la produzione delle proprie calzature una realtà artigianale presta la massima cura nella ricerca di materiali e tessuti, utilizzando solo prodotti di alta qualità.

The artisan shoe factory pays the utmost care for the production of its footwear, for the research of materials and fabrics, using only high quality products.

The raw material is the starting point, as far as it should be processed in the best way, it must be excellent; the origin of the materials is equally important too. The leathers should be produced by masters who have a thorough knowledge of this ancient art.

The local leather is the best option making the shoe production process more sustainable.

We shouldn’t neglect the materials used for the production of the sole of the shoes: the usage of leather, instead of rubber sole, will facilitate the walking process making it more natural.

Compared to shoes produced industrially on a large scale, handcrafted footwear may have some small imperfections that distinguish the essence of the material. The imperfections that make shoes unique and special are certainly appreciated (like the grain of the wood) but they should be limited in number, size and visibility.

The same issue concerns the coloring: handcrafted shoes are colored by hand according to long processes made up of many steps, therefore it is possible that the coloring is not completely homogeneous and can present some small inequalities. In this case the inhomogeneities should be almost imperceptible and justified by the fact that the shoe has been colored by hand.

The stitching

The quality of the seams is a fundamental aspect for the success of a shoe and must be perfect.

The construction of to the bottom, in fact, distinguishes the handcrafted shoes from those of industrial production which are simply glued. The stitchings make the shoe robust, resistant to rain and durable in time.

The most famous stitchings are Blake Rapid and Goodyear. The stitchings should be straight, with no overlapping, at a glance they should be neat, linear and visibly solid, as the seams bear continuous pressure and twisting throughout their life.

The symmetry

When it comes to the craftsmanship, the human factor should be taken into account. The shoe is produced by an expert craftsman who works the materials for several days before obtaining the finished product.

Taking this detail into account, the two pairs of shoes should be symmetrical.

The finishing of the shoes

The finished product of an excellent quality is seen by the smallest details which should be cured in the best possible way.

The operations of the finishing, brushing and polishing of the bottom of a shoe, the attachment of the heel are aspects that make the difference and distinguish the product.

The careful cleaning of the upper perfectly reflects the masterfulness of craftsmanship, bringing the shoe to another level.

The weight

The selection of the materials, and subsequently of other elements added during different manufacturing steps, is aimed to give strength to the shoe without making it too heavy.

Furthermore, the shoe should be resistant yet not too rigid. In this regard, expert consumers are well aware that an artisan shoe may initially create discomfort but once the shoe is adapted to the wearer’s feet, it becomes more and more comfortable.

Fratelli Borgioli shoes are the result of a family tradition that began more than seventy years ago in an artisan workshop in the heart of the Florentine countryside, in La Stella di Vinci.

Each Fratelli Borgioli shoe is a real artisan masterpiece, flawless and comfortable. The tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship and technological innovation merge together to give life to a shoe that will accompany the wearer for the whole life.

The style and formal perfection of Fratelli Borgioli products keep the passion for Italian taste alive in the world, thanks to a network of selected retailers who believe in beauty and quality.

To sell Fratelli Borgioli means being sure to offer your customers a product that has all the features we mentioned above and that expresses the high quality of Tuscan craftsmanship.

Should you be interested to become our reseller, please CONTACT US.

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The event took place in Vinci, at the historic headquarters of Borgioli shoe factory, where the visitors had the opportunity to visit the museum Casa Borgioli, the place where the testimonies of the birth and the history of the shoe factory are cherished, as well as old machinery used to produce the shoes.

Spring Summer 2023 collection

The artisans of Fratelli Borgioli have been working on this collection for months with the aim to transfer the “souls” of the shoe factory: craftsmanship, elegance, exclusivity and excellence.

As we always do, the skins were selected from the local producers of excellent quality, as well as the styles were developed with artisan manual details, the result of handmade heritage work handled down for generations.

The research of the colors reflects the seasonal trend that will guide the men fashon of the next year.

Let’s have a closer look to the collection presented during the event.

Light classic

The moccasins in French calfskin are hand antiqued with Leonardo patina which involves the discoloration of the leather and then the manual coloring using creams and waxes which give the shoe a “vintage” effect.

The models are unlined for maximum lightness and comfort during the hot season.

Summer loafer

Lovers of this comfortable and elegant shoes will be satisfied with the wide choice: from classic models to drive moccasins in suede and soft calfskin, with tassels or fringes.

New style offers are not few, such as suede loafers with flaps in marine style fabric. The models of this product line have a fold-on heel so that they can be easily transformed in sabot.

Woven styles

The line of slippers with manual threading is expanded and enriched with new proposals of models, materials and types of weaves; each product expresses attention to the design, details and shape of the shoes.

Rinascimento

The Event line has been completely renewed in this collection.

Oxford and derby shoes are made on pointed lasts with the usage of rich materials such as brocades, velvets and patent leather.

The elegant loafers are made on comfortable last without sacrificing the beauty. The materials, the colors and the accessories speak about luxury, opulence and comfort. The quilted inner sole and burgundy hand colored outer sole are the “must have” for all the styles of Rinascimento line.

The rebranding of Fratelli Borgioli

On this occasion, the rebranding project was also presented, which in recent months helped to create a new image of the Fratelli Borgioli brand.

The new coordinated image, in its many concepts, expresses the cornerstones of Fratelli Borgioli:

• the connection with the history and with the territory, Tuscany countryside, the place that has always been famous for knowledge and creativity;
• the exclusivity of the shoe meant as a masterpiece, the result of know how handled from generation to generation;
• the uniqueness of a shoe handcrafted in Italy according to ancient Tuscan artisan techniques;
• the value of Made in Italy product, made with the best raw materials.

Tuscan Genius is the claim associated to the brand to sum up its essence in two words. The new website, the social network and all the communication materials fully reflect the new concept.

To obtain more informations regarding the new SS 2023 collection and our products, please contact us.

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Production techniques and work methods are handed down from father to son, generation after generation, giving life to unique products.

In the footwear industry, this wealth of knowledge sustained by generations of craftsmen provides the means to design products which are sold all over the world and are much appreciated for their unique qualities.

A boutique aiming to stand out amid the multitude of shops and looking to draw customers who would otherwise buy online necessarily has to highlight the fruits of Italy’s artisanal legacy and explain what makes Italian craftsmanship truly unique.

What distinguishes a handmade shoe? What makes it unique? How to explain these characteristics to customers and reveal the intrinsic value of your wares?

Let’s find out.

Craftsmanship in a shoe

We start with the selection of the raw material: leather. Every artisanal shoemaker has their own trusted producers and suppliers, who are often based locally. The raw material is where it all starts, and you need to know it inside out.

Choosing the leather and checking its quality goes hand in hand with a process of constant creative research and trend analysis, so that the shoes you make are always original and reflect the market trends.

Then comes the cutting of the leather. This calls for an expert craftsman who knows how to handle the leather without spoiling it, and enhance its properties to the full.

There are also many other steps such as edging, lining, assembling the various parts and then finishing: this last step may involve several different processes that will vary depending on the type of shoe.

An artisanal shoe is the result of many processes (sometimes more than 100) performed by specialised craftsmen with specific know-how. Each step of the manufacturing process undergoes quality control to ensure the success of the finished product.

Understanding the technical skills and various phases of creating a handmade shoe can explain the intrinsic value of the product, and its price, which to the uninitiated might seem rather high.

A few of the processes

Although every artisanal shoemaker’s workshop has its own story, its own peculiarities and of course its own trade secrets that make the product unique and often inimitable, there are certain processes which are frequently used by shoemakers.

Goodyear

This robust, laborious technique owes its name to its inventor Charles Goodyear, who patented the method in 1832. It involves two seams: the first binds the insole to the upper and the welt, while the second binds the welt to the sole. The welt is simply the soft leather running around the perimeter of the shoe.

This particular process is performed entirely by hand, with no external stitching. The result is a strong, extremely high quality shoe that will last.

Goodyear welting is a slow process that requires great skill and specialist expertise.

This type of stitching offers a number of advantages, as it makes the shoe extremely comfortable, yet resistant. Goodyear shoes can be resoled when the sole wears out.

Norwegian

Three rows of stitching are needed to complete this complex process: the first row binds the upper to the insole, the second row, after being turned out, binds the upper to the midsole. Finally, the sole is stitched on, creating a single body.

This makes the shoe strong and most importantly waterproof.

Blake

This work method owes its name to Lyman Reed Blake, the American inventor who in 1858 designed a sewing machine to stitch shoe soles together. The outer sole is stitched directly onto the insole, which gives the shoe greater flexibility and reduces weight.

This technique requires a number of additional steps, but also offers several advantages: the finished shoe is resistant, flexible and comfortable.

Blake Rapid

A variant of the traditional Blake, this method produces a shoe that is practically indestructible. Thanks to its robust, waterproof finish, this method is particularly well-suited to winter footwear. The midsole is stitched to the upper using the classic Blake method, and the outer sole is then joined to the midsole using the Blake Rapid construction technique.

Despite its sturdiness, the shoe is comfortable. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious shoemaking techniques, as it creates an extremely hardwearing shoe that can be resoled.

These are just some of the work methods that distinguish a handmade shoe and make this type of footwear so unique and valuable. Any retailer of artisanal footwear is well aware of its value, and knows they are selling a durable shoe that will last, precisely because of how it was made.

Fratelli Borgioli shoes are the result of a family tradition that started more than 70 years ago in a shoemaker’s workshop in La Stella (Vinci), in the heart of the Florentine countryside.

Each shoe made by Fratelli Borgioli is flawless and comfortable: a true artisanal masterpiece. Traditional Tuscan craftsmanship meets technological innovation to create a shoe that will last the wearer a lifetime.

The styling and formal perfection of our footwear helps to keep alive the world’s passion for a taste of Italy, thanks to a network of selected retailers who share our belief in beauty and quality.

If you would like to become one of our retailers, please contact us or fill out the form.

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Jeremy Fragrance, with 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 2.8 million subscribers on TikTok, is the most followed fragrance influencer in the world.

His interest for fragrances started when he was a teenager; thanks to his curiosity and determination he managed to turn his passion into his job.

Not only does he give precious and detailed recommendations to men and women about the best fragrance for every occasion, but he’s also an entrepreneur.

His brand is called Fragrance One, and it was conceived in collaboration with the Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas.

In 2018 he was awarded the Consumers Choice Best Vlog of The Year Prize, given by The Fragrance Foundation.

What about the future? Jeremy Fragrance promises that his journey through fragrances will never stop.

Read our interview to discover more!

QUESTIONS FOR JEREMY FRAGRANCE

1. Hi Jeremy. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have a talk with you. Could you please introduce yourself?
2. When did your passion for fragrance start and how did you manage to turn it into your job?
3. What does your job as fragrance influencer consist of?
4. What do you like most about your job?
5. How did you train your sense of smell to recognize the scent notes in each fragrance?
6. You have recently created your own fragrance brand “Fragrance one”. How would you describe it? What makes it unique and special?
7. For what kind of men and women are your fragrances thought?
8. What are the best outfit combinations for each one of your fragrances?
9. According to your fragrance expert’s point of view, what kind of relationship exists between fragrances and outfits?
10. How do you define the use of each perfume (night use, formal occasions, gala events, etc.)?
11. How much is fragrance connected to one’s style and elegance?
12. What are the most luxury brands in the fragrance business?
13. What main features turn a fragrance into a luxury fragrance?
14. What do you think about the Italian fragrance business?

#1. Hi Jeremy. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have a talk with you. Could you please introduce yourself?

I’m Jeremy Fragrance, born as Daniel Sredzinski (2 polish parents) then turned into Daniel Schuetz after the 2nd marriage of my mother. I’m now the FRAGRANCE GUY.

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#2. When did your passion for fragrance start and how did you manage to turn it into your job?

It started when I visited an Abercrombie & Fitch store in Hawaii when I was 19 and was fascinated by the smell, ever since then I researched fragrance reviews.

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#3. What does your job as fragrance influencer consist of?

Giving my audience the best recommendations for fragrances and with www.fragrance.one giving them the best fragrances for specific situations.

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#4. What do you like most about your job?

That I don’t have to crawl up anybody’s a*** which many people desire. Also I love that I finally can be the number 1 in one thing in my life.

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#5. How did you train your sense of smell to recognize the scent notes in each fragrance?

I train and trained my nose with perfume oils like lavender, bergamote etc. + of course smelling fragrances every day.

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#6. You have recently created your own fragrance brand “Fragrance one”. How would you describe it? What makes it unique and special?

I want to be the best as the “Fragrance Guy” and I want to have this concept on my fragrance brand too, the best fragrance brand. The key to me is the following: LONG LASTING FRAGRANCES THAT GET AS MANY COMPLIMENTS AS POSSIBLE IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS LIKE THE DATE/CLUB/OFFICE ETC.

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#7. For what kind of men and women are your fragrances thought?

For every man and every woman because we “all” go to the office, club, etc.

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#8. What are the best outfit combinations for each one of your fragrances?

According to the situations you wear my fragrances in, a crisp white shirt in the office for example.

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#9. According to your fragrance expert’s point of view, what kind of relationship exists between fragrances and outfits?

A solid one. It’s an extension and harmony of both styles as you FANTASTIC PEOPLE FROM ITALY KNOW.

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#10. How do you define the use of each perfume (night use, formal occasions, gala events, etc.)?

Just like we humans have a bio rhythm trough out the day (in the morning we are focus, in the afternoon creative, sometimes lethargic at other times etc) I want to enhance this mood. Right now for example I’m wearing Bleu de Chanel and I feel like a superstar, my brain is sharp through that nice citrus note and the rich earthy patchouli.

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#11. How much is fragrance connected to one’s style and elegance?

Again as I wrote above it’s totally connected. If I see a beautiful Caribbean girl with a gorgeous body and pretty smile and she wears a yummy tasty seductive fruity COCONUT fragrance, it totally works NICE.

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#12. What are the most luxury brands in the fragrance business?

Number 1 is Guerlain, followed by Chanel, followed by Dior. My Brand is the best for me.

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#13. What main features turn a fragrance into a luxury fragrance?

Great question. High price, limited quantity, fancy packaging would I think first. But it can be so much more. I think if a brand owner stands behind something and says “This is my thing and I’m providing value in the best way possible, serving a higher purpose, giving a lot of energy into it” this is luxury even more.

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#14. What do you think about the Italian fragrance business?

I think Italy is the best country on the earth. With fragrances I think there could be more powerful besides Prada and Armani and Dolce Gabbana and Versace there is only as far as I know Prada and Dolce Gabbana really in the hands of the owners. But they are fantastic. Italy is my favorite country on earth and they have many fantastic brands, unlike France who has, … well actually also many fantastic brands.

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We would like to thank Jeremy Fragrance for his availability and for this interesting interview. Are you interested in his brand and in getting some precious advice? Here are the links:

• Jeremy Fragrance Website
• Fragrance One
• Jeremy Fragrance Youtube
• Jeremy Fragrance Instagram
• Jeremy Fragrance Tik Tok

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In this article you can find a list of the best fashion schools in Italy.

Italy is worldwide recognized as the homeland of fashion. From the design to the styling, “il Bel Paese” is renowned for its traditions, elegance and care for details, when it comes to fashion. Therefore, every year thousands of people decide to study fashion in our beloved country.

Here are all the details of the top fashion schools in Italy, which include a wide choice of courses and specializations.

We’ve listed here private and public schools, which offer bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Hence, a high-school diploma is required to apply.

• Accademia Costume & Moda
• Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
• Accademia di Belle Arti di Frosinone
• Accademia di Brera
• Accademia Italiana
• Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
• Domus Academy
• IED
• Istituto Marangoni
• Istituto Modartech
• Istituto Secoli
• IUAD
• IUAV
• LABA
• Moodart Fashion School
• NABA
• Polimoda
• Politecnico di Milano
• RCS Academy Business School
• Università degli Studi di Firenze
• Università degli Studi di Milano
• Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
• Università di Roma La Sapienza

ACCADEMIA costume & moda

Accademia Costume & Moda Website

Experimentation and culture are the main characteristics of this school. Founded in 1964, it’s the only italian school who has been awarded the LVMH Graduate Prize.

• Bachelor degrees: Costume and Fashion; Fashion Communication: Fashion Editor, Styling and Communication; Fashion Design Management
• Master degrees: Accessories Design; Costume Design; Creative Knitwear Design; Haute Couture and Fashion Design; Fabrics Innovation Design; Fashion Communication and Art Direction; Fashion Jewelry; Fashion Sustainability and Industry
• Where: Rome, Milan

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accademia di belle arti di bologna

Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna Website

This renowned academy ensures a high qualified artistic education.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Fashion Design
• Where: Bologna

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ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI DI FROSINONE

Accademia di Belle Arti di Frosinone Website

The two courses offered in the fashion area aim at creating excellent professional clothing and accessories designers.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Fashion Design
• Where: Frosinone

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accademia di brera

Accademia di Brera Website

Accademia di Brera defines itself as a school with a universal identity that has never been betrayed. The academic path offered is described as an artistic and human path that leads far beyond a degree.

• Master degrees: Fashion Design

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ACCADEMIA ITALIANA

Accademia Italiana Website

Since 1984, this renowned academy offers prestigious fashion, design and photography courses.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Fashion and Textile Design; Fashion Design and Management
• Where: Florence and Rome

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ALMAMATER STUDIORUM – UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna Website

Founded in the XI century, the University of Bologna is considered the most ancient university in the western emisphere. The strengh of its traditions attract almost ninety-thousand students every year.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Cultures and Practices
• Master degrees: Fashion Studies
• Where: Rimini

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DOMUS ACADEMY

Domus Academy Website

Founded in 1982, it’s the first post-graduate design school in Italy, characterized by its visionary innovation.

• Master degrees: Fashion Design; Fashion Management; Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising; Luxury Brand Management
• Where: Milan

IED: ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN

IED Website

Founded in 1966, IED is an italian school with an international soul, based on the “culture of project”. Its courses, focused on the fields of design, fashion, visual arts and communication, are offered in three different countries: Italy, Spain, Brasil.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design; Fashion Marketing; Fashion Stylist and Editor; Fashion Stylist and Communication; Jewelry Design; Fashion Textile Design
• Master degrees: Communication for Marketing and Fashion, Fashion Business, Fashion Communication and Styling, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Jewelry Design, Textiles
• Where: Milan, Cagliari, Como, Florence, Rome, Venice, Turin; abroad: Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro

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istituto marangoni

Istituto Marangoni Website

Since 1935, Istituto Marangoni is based on prestigious locations, highly qualified teachers, international ethos and italian style. The Fashion School offers a wide choice of courses in the areas of design, styling and business.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Business; Fashion Business & Buying; Fashion Business Communication & Media; Fashion Business Digital Communication & Media; Fashion Design; Fashion Design & Accessories; Fashion Design & Marketing; Fashion Styling & Creative Direction; Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising
• Master degrees: Fashion Art & Textile Innovation; Fashion Buying & Merchandising / Contemporary Fashion Buying; Fashion Business & Digital Marketing; Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship; Fashion Design Menswear, Fashion Design Womenswear; Fashion Design & Activewear; Fashion Design Collection & Marketing; Fashion e-business and Digital Transformation; Fashion & Luxury Brand Management; Fashion Omnichannel & E-Commerce; Fashion Product Management; Fashion Promotion Communication & Media; Fashion Promotion Communication & Digital Media; Luxury Accessories Design & Management
• Where: Milan, Florence; abroad: Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Miami

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istituto modartech

Istituto Modartech Website

A complete training and a laboratorial approach characterize the academic path of the students of this renowned fashion school.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Fashion Design Job Master, Footwear And Bag Design Job Master
• Where: Pontedera

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ISTITUTO SECOLI

Istituto Secoli Website

Among the best fashion schools in Italy, there is also Istituto Secoli. “Creativity in the clothing industry is expressed by means of the garment” is the motto of this fashion school, which starts from the concept of prêt-à-porter to reach its tangible form.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design And Techologies / Women’s wear; Fashion Design and Technologies / Menswear;
• Master degrees: High Fashion and Bridal Wear; Knitwear Technologies; Patternmaking Women’s Wear; Patternmaking Menswear; Sartorial Menswear
• Where: Milan; abroad: Guangzhou (Cina)

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IUAD: INSTITUTE OF UNIVERSAL ART DESIGN

IUAD Website

Also named Accademia della Moda, IUAD stands out for its creative and cooperative soul.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design; Fashion Design: Fashion Business & Management
• Master degrees: Accessories Design; Technical Design for Fashion
• Where: Naples, Milan

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IUAV: ISTITUTO UNIVERSITARIO DI ARCHITETTURA DI VENEZIA

IUAV Website

The purpose of the fashion school of this university is to reach exellence through originality.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design and Multimedial Arts
• Master degrees: Visual Arts and Fashion
• Where: Venice

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LABA: libera accademia di belle arti

LABA Website

Since 1999, LABA aims at creating the most creative professionals of the future.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Fashion Design and Research
• Where: Brescia

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moodart fashion school

Moodart Fashion School Website

Moodart is highly specialized in fashion communication, where continuous training and learing are encouraged by skilled professionals.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Communication, Brand & Events; Fashion Photography & Creative Content Creator; Fashion Styling & Editor; Fashion Visual Merchandising & Store Design
• Master degrees: Fashion Communication & Events; Fashion Communication & Social Media; Fashion Make Up; Fashion Photography & Video; Fashion Styling and Art Direction; Visual Merchandising & Retail Experience

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naba: nuova accademia di belle arti

NABA Website

Naba aims at offering new visions and more flexibility in the fashion academic field, evolving towards the future and its necessities.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design;
• Master degrees: Fashion Design; Textile Design
• Where: Milan, Rome

polimoda

Polimoda Website

Polimoda is one of the best fashion schools in Italy. Its main values are heritage, research and creativity. Since 2006, Ferruccio Ferragamo is the new president of the school.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Accessories Design; Fashion Art Direction; Fashion Business; Fashion Design; Fashion Marketing Management; Fashion Styling; Fashion Technology
• Master degrees: Bag Design; Collection Design; Creative Direction; Fashion Art Direction; Fashion Brand Management; Fashion Critique; Fashion Design; Fashion Marketing & Communications; Fashion Merchandising & Buying; Fashion Retail Management; Fashion Styling; Fashion Trends Forecasting; International Fashion Business; Knitwear Design; Luxury Business; Product Management; Shoe Design; Sustainable Fashion
• Where: Florence

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politecnico di milano

Politecnico di Milano Website

Founded in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is ranked #5 among the best “Art & Design” universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Master degrees: Design for the Fashion System
• Where: Milan

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rcs academy business school

Rcs Academy Website

RCS Academy is a business school whose goal, in the fashion field, is to create the best professionals when it comes to luxury and fashion management.

• Master degrees: Fashion And Luxury Management
• Where: Milan

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universita’ degli studi di firenze

Università degli Studi di Firenze Website

The University of Florence is one of the oldest and most renowned italian public universities and has a strong international vocation.

• Master degrees: Fashion System Design
• Where: Florence

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UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO

Università degli Studi di Milano Website

When it comes to the fashion area, Università degli Studi di Milano offers a master degree in the communication field, with the opportunity to specialize your studies in fashion.

• Master degrees: Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures
• Where: Milan

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universita’ degli studi della campania luigi vanvitelli

Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Website

The fashion school aims at promoting the innovative side and creativity of each student.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Design
• Where: Aversa

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universita’ di roma la sapienza

Università di Roma La Sapienza Website

La Sapienza, with more than 100,000 students, is the biggest university in Italy, and also one of the most ancient.

• Bachelor degrees: Fashion Studies
• Master degrees: Fashion Studies; Fashion Theories And Strategies
• Where: Rome

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The past year has been difficult for the fashion industry, but the interest in it hasn’t vanished. Here is where podcasts come in: they are keeping the conversation alive and giving people a peek inside the business.

There are plenty of fashion podcast to choose from, from the ones that explore the history of fashion and its influence on society, to those that talk about the latest trends and gossip.

In our selection you will also find some podcasts that focus on male fashion and style that will give you interesting tips on menswear, such as The Buttoned Up Podcast, The Menswear Style Podcast and Style and Direction.

In this article you can find the best fashion podcasts to follow. We divided them into three lists:

• The Best Fashion Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
• The Top Podcasts That Also Cover Fashion
• The Best Fashion Podcasts That Are No Longer Active

Fashion Podcasts List

We have selected the best fashion podcasts for you to listen to at the moment:

• The Business of Fashion Podcast
• Dressed: The History of Fashion
• Fashion Victim Podcast
• Wardrobe Crisis with Clare Press
• Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes
• The Menswear Style Podcast
• Style and Direction
• A Different Tweed – Fashion Conversations with Bronwyn Cosgrave
• Corporate Lunch
• Fashion Is Your Business
• The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
• The Cutting Room Floor
• Pop Fashion Podcast
• The Andrew Coelho Show

Here you can find the list for the top podcasts that talk about fashion and more:

• The Wing Woman
• The Collector’s House
• Blamo!
• From Tailors with Love

Don’t miss out on the best podcasts about fashion that are no longer active:

• The Buttoned up Podcast
• Fashion Unzipped
• Fashion no Filter
• In VOGUE: The 1990‪s
• Unravel: A Fashion Podcast
• Articles of Interest
• American Fashion Podcast
• What Were You Thinking Podcast
• Fashion Talks
• The Fashion Consumer Podcast
• Fashion Hags

The Best Fashion Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Read our selection of the current best podcasts on fashion that you should follow.

The Business of Fashion Podcast

• Website: The Business of Fashion Podcast
• Listen here: The Business of Fashion Podcast on Spotify, The Business of Fashion Podcast on Apple Podcasts, The Business of Fashion Podcast on Google Podcasts, The Business of Fashion Podcast on Stitcher.

This is the best fashion podcast to listen to if you want to keep up with changes and the news in the industry. While listening to this fashion business podcast, you can learn the opinion of various experts of the industry, like designers, creatives and business people, and stay up to date with the latest news.

It tackles the issues fashion is facing today, like the impact of the pandemic and the influence of technology, but it also tells the story of interesting brands and designers.

This podcast is led by Imran Amed, the founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion. It’s a company that has reached a wide audience and it combines journalism, practical business advice, e-learning resources and career tools.

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Dressed: The History of Fashion

• Website: Dressed: The History od Fashion
• Listen here: Dressed: The History of Fashion on Spotify, Dressed: The History of Fashion on Apple Podcasts, Dressed: The History of Fashion on Google Podcasts, Dressed: The History of Fashion on Stitcher.

This podcast about fashion explores the history of clothing and accessories, also from a cultural and social point of view. This fashion history podcast is hosted by Cassidy Zachary, a fashion historian and published author, and April Calahan, special sollections sssociate at the New York Fashion Institute of Technology.

In each episode the hosts interview an expert and try to explain why we wear certain things and what is their cultural background. They do this while also debunking some miths and showing how fashion has changed through time. For example, they tell the history of something as simple as pockets, but they also talk about how suffragists used to dress and what certain colours meant to them.

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Fashion Victims Podcast

• Website: Fashion Victims Podcast
• Listen here: Fashion Victims Podcast on Spotify, Fashion Victims Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Fashion Victims Podcast on Google Podcasts.

If you wish to keep up with fashion news while also getting some gossip, you should listen to Fashion Victims Podcast. The two hosts are Luke Meagher, the creator of the YouTube channel HauteLeMode, and Darnell Jamal, fashion historian and curator.

The different episodes are a sort of recap of what happened during the previous week in the fashion industry. For example you can get their opinion on 2021 Paris Haute Couture Week, but also on the recent closure of the Fenty brand.

This is the best fashion podcast if you want a refreshing view on the industry with its one hour long episodes. The hosts keep it interesting with their personal opinions and anecdotes.

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Wardrobe Crisis with Clare Press

• Website: Wardrobe Crisis With Clare Press
• Listen here: Wardrobe Crisis With Clare Press on Spotify, Wardrobe Crisis With Clare Press on Apple Podcasts, Wardrobe Crisis With Clare Press on Google Podcasts, Wardrobe Crisis With Clare Press on Stitcher.

For people interested in being eco-friendly, Wardrobe Crisis is the best sustainable fashion podcast to listen to. It talks about sustainability, ethical fashion and making a difference when choosing what to wear and what to buy but also in how we handle a fashion business.

Clare Press, the host and Vogue Australia’s first sustainability editor, puts the focus not only on the issues and the possible negative impacts of fashion, but also on the solutions that fashion industry innovators are finding. You can learn how a company invented a sustainable fibre inspired by nature, as well as discover the story and the unsustainability of denim.

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Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes

• Website: Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes
• Listen here: Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes on Spotify, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes on Apple Podcasts, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes on Google Podcasts, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes on Stitcher.

Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes is one of the best fashion podcasts to follow. In each episode Suzy Menkes, the editor of Vogue International, interviews the fashion industry’s most influential designers, executives and experts.

For example, you can get behind the scenes of Hermès by listening to its creative director describing her view on making the luxury brand innovative and sustainable. You can also learn how an artist managed to be invited to Paris Haute Couture with his label.

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The Menswear Style Podcast

• Website: The Menswear Style Podcast
• Listen here: The Menswear Style Podcast on Spotify, The Menswear Style Podcast on Apple Podcasts, The Menswear Style Podcast on Google Podcasts, The Menswear Style Podcast on Stitcher.

This podcast on fashion is hosted by Peter Brooker, the lifestyle editor for Menswear Style, an online magazine based in the UK that talks about male fashion, lifestyle and grooming.

In The Menswear Style Podcast the host talks to some of the most innovative brands and entrepreneurs from the fashion world. This fashion podcasts covers different topics, like the latest trends in men’s clothing, sustainable fashion and innovative manufacturing techniques.

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Style and Direction

• Website: Style and Direction
• Listen here: Style and Direction on Spotify, Style and Direction on Apple Podcasts, Style and Direction on Google Podcasts.

Style & Direction is a fun, laid back men’s fashion podcast where the two hosts talk candidly about vintage and contemporary menswear, while also discussing the influence of culture and society on the fashion industry.

In each episode the hosts Ethan M. Wong and Spencer Otte talk about a particular menswear topic. For example they talk about their love for the brown checked jacket, which they consider classic but also edgy, but also about the different hats that they own, including the fedora.

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A Different Tweed – Fashion Conversations with Bronwyn Cosgrave

• Website: A Different Tweed – Fashion Conversations with Bronwyn Cosgrave
• Listen here: A Different Tweed on Spotify, A Different Tweed on Apple Podcasts, A Different Tweed on Google Podcasts.

A Different Tweed is a fashion podcast hosted by Bronwyn Cosgrave, a multidisciplinary fashion professional that has written for various fashion magazines and has producesd fashion documentaries.

This podcast about fashion features interviews with designers and stylists to explore the creative process of fashion and luxury, showing the artistic side of the fashion industry. You can listen to a designer talk about the challenge of creating a new collection while working in isolation during the pandemic.

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Corporate Lunch

• Website: Corporate Lunch
• Listen here: Corporate Lunch on Spotify, Corporate Lunch on Apple Podcasts, Corporate Lunch on Google Podcasts, Corporate Lunch on Stitcher.

Corporate Lunch is a podcast created by the editors of GQ Style, the fashion section of the GQ online magazine. This podcast will take you on a journey inside the fashion industry, including trend-forecasting, gossip and the most interesting unknown brand.

Each episode includes various topics related to fashion, business and culture, like the choice between hard and soft clothes, the latest collections and fashion socialism.

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Fashion Is Your Business

• Website:
• Listen here: Fashion Is Your Business on Spotify, Fashion Is Your Business on Apple Podcasts, Fashion Is Your Business on Google Podcasts, Fashion Is Your Business on Stitcher.

Fashion Is Your Business features in-depth interviews with industry leaders and innovators, giving them a platform to share their initiatives and milestones, with a focus on fashiontech, the intersection of fashion business and fashion technology.

With this fashion podcast you can keep up with the changes happening in the industry, like the impact of growing relevance of digital shopping and the need for sustainable fashion business.

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The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast

• Website: The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
• Listen here: The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast on Spotify, The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast on Google Podcasts, The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast on Stitcher.

The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast, created by Heidi Sew, is focused on the professional side of fashion, giving insights on fashion jobs, being a fashion freelancer and interesting fashion brands.

The goal of this podcast is to share tips on how to to break into the industry, get promotions and raises, create your won label, and become a successful fashion professional.

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The Cutting Room Floor

• Website: The Cutting Room Floor
• Listen here: The Cutting Room Floor on Spotify, The Cutting Room Floor on Apple Podcasts, The Cutting Room Floor on Google Podcasts, The Cutting Room Floor on Stitcher.

Hosted by fashion designer Recho Omondi, The Cutting Room Floor is a podcast that offers a deep dive into the minds of various fashion designers and professionals.

Each episode features an interview with a person that works in fashion, to talk about the current fashion landscape and its development.

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Pop Fashion Podcast

• Website: Pop Fashion Podcast
• Listen here: Pop Fashion Podcast on Spotify, Pop Fashion Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pop Fashion Podcast on Google Podcasts, Pop Fashion Podcast on Stitcher.

Pop Fashion is a fashion podcast hosted by Lisa Rowan and Kaarin Vembar that covers everything you need to know about the fashion industry, from retail openings and closings, to runway looks, to personal style, to sustainability issues in the fashion industry.

Each episode is a journey through the latest hot topic in fashion, like the launch of a new product by Nike and Bottega Veneta‘s approach to social media.

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The Andrew Coelho Show

• Website: The Andrew Coelho Show
• Listen here: The Andrew Coelho Show on Spotify, The Andrew Coelho Show on Apple Podcasts, The Andrew Coelho Show on Google Podcasts.

The Andrew Coelho Show is a podcast on fashion created to inspire and mentor aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, giving them advice and tips to become successful.

In each episode the host Andrew Coelho, a fashion entrepreneur himself, interviews a special guest, discussing their experience in the fashion industry and how they are changing it.

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The Top Podcasts That Also Cover Fashion

Here you can find our selection of the top podcasts that cover a variety of topics, including fashion.

The Wing Woman

• Website: The Wing Woman
• Listen here: The Wing Woman on Spotify, The Wing Woman on Apple Podcasts, The Wing Woman on Google Podcasts.

Journalists and best friends Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and Frankie Graddon talk about everything related to the millennials’ life, from imposter syndrome and having a baby during the pandemic to bad dates and the impact of fashion on everyday life.

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The Collector’s House

• Website: The Collector’s House
• Listen here: The Collector’s House on Spotify, The Collector’s House on Apple Podcasts, The Collector’s House on Google Podcasts.

The Collector’s House is a podcast from the luxury fashion retailer MatchesFashion, hosted by the journalist Danielle Radojcin.

In each episode she interviews an artist, including those in the fashion industry, from all over the world to talk about their story and their success.

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Blamo!

• Website: Blamo!
• Listen here: Blamo! on Spotify, Blamo! on Apple Podcasts, Blamo! on Google Podcasts, Blamo! on Stitcher.

Blamo! is a podcast that explores the creative industry with the dynamic and influentian personalities who shape it, from actors and athletes, to designers and journalists.

The host Jeremy Kirkland talks to a different guest about their personal journey through their career, while also talking about their vision for the future.

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From Tailors With Love

• Website: From Tailors With Love
• Listen here: From Tailors With Love on Spotify, From Tailors With Love on Apple Podcasts, From Tailors With Love on Google Podcasts, From Tailors With Love on Stitcher.

Created by Matt Spaiser, the editor of Bond Suits, and Pete Brooker, the host of Menswear Style Podcast, From Tailors With Love is a podcast that explores the film industry and highlights the costumes and tailoring seen in movies by interviewing costume designers.

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The Best Fashion Podcasts That Are No Longer Active

There are other podcasts about fashion that are no longer active. Here is our pick of the top ones that you shouldn’t miss out on.

The Buttoned Up Podcast

• Website: The Buttoned Up Podcast
• Listen here: The Buttoned Up Podcast on Spotify, The Buttoned Up Podcast on Apple Podcasts, The Buttoned Up Podcast on Google Podcasts.

The Buttoned Up is a podcast hosted by Brock McGoff, the founder of the fashion blog The Modest Man, which we had the pleasure to interview, and John Shanahan, creator of the menswear review website The Kavalier.

This podcast explores men’s style, fashion and entrepreneurship, through conversations with creators and designers focused on the modern gentleman’s lifestyle.

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Fashion unzipped

• Website: Fashion unzipped
• Listen here: Fashion unzipped on Spotify, Fashion unzipped on Apple Podcasts, Fashion unzipped on Google Podcasts, Fashion unzipped on Stitcher.

Fashion Unzipped is a fashion podcast created by The Telegraph that explores fashion from streetwear to haute couture. For example it talks about the 2010s fashion, exploring past trends and outfits, and about celebrities’ fashion style.

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Fashion no Filter

• Website: Fashion no Filter
• Listen here: Fashion no Filter on Spotify, Fashion no Filter on Apple Podcasts, Fashion no Filter on Google Podcasts.

Fashion journalists Camille Charriere and Monica Ainley host this podcast that gives a behind-the-scenes peek into the fashion industry. In Fashion no Filter they explore the relationship between fashion, pop culture and the digital era.

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In VOGUE: The 1990‪s

• Website: In VOGUE: The 1990‪s
• Listen here: In VOGUE: The 1990‪s on Spotify, In VOGUE: The 1990‪s on Apple Podcasts, In VOGUE: The 1990‪s on Google Podcasts, In VOGUE: The 1990‪s on Stitcher.

This podcast on fashion from VOGUE, hosted by one of its editors Hamish Bowels, talks about the 1900s fashion scene, exploring the changes that those years brought to the industry.

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Unravel: A Fashion Podcast

• Website: Unravel: A Fashion Podcast
• Listen here: Unravel: A Fashion Podcast on Spotify, Unravel: A Fashion Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Unravel: A Fashion Podcast on Google Podcasts, Unravel: A Fashion Podcast on Stitcher.

Unravel is a fashion podcast hosted by fashion scholar Jasmine Helm, textile conservator Dana Goodin and fashion history scholar Joy Davis. This podcast aims at showing an inclusive fashion industry, that isn’t only focused on white Western designers.

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Articles of Interest

• Website: Articles of Interest
• Listen here: Articles of Interest on Spotify, Articles of Interest on Apple Podcasts, Articles of Interest on Google Podcasts, Articles of Interest on Stitcher.

Created by Avery Trufelman, Articles of Interest is a podcast that covers a broad range of themes including the rise of casual wear and why womenswear doesn’t have pockets. Each episode is foused on a specific fashion topic, like the wedding dress or the use of plaid.

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American Fashion Podcast

• Website: American Fashion Podcast
• Listen here: American Fashion Podcast on Spotify, American Fashion Podcast on Apple Podcasts, American Fashion Podcast on Google Podcasts, American Fashion Podcast on Stitcher.

Hosted by fashion experts Charles Beckwith and Catherine Schepis, American Fashion Podcast explores the american fashion industry and its current evolution.

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What Were You Thinking Podcast

• Website: What Were You Thinking Podcast
• Listen here: What Were You Thinking Podcast on Spotify, What Were You Thinking Podcast on Apple Podcasts, What Were You Thinking Podcast on Google Podcasts.

In What Were You Thinking Podcast designer Henry Holand interviews artists and designers to learn more about their creative process and how they tell a story through fashion.

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Fashion Talks

• Website: Fashion Talks
• Listen here: Fashion Talks on Spotify, Fashion Talks on Apple Podcasts, Fashion Talks on Stitcher.

Fashion Talks is a podcast hosted by fashion journalist Donna Bishop. In each episode she interviews designers, stylists and fashion experts to talk about the influence of fashion on culture and society.

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The Fashion Consumer Podcast

• Website: The Fashion Consumer Podcast
• Listen here: The Fashion Consumer Podcast on Spotify, The Fashion Consumer Podcast on Google Podcasts.

The Fashion Consumer is a podcast that offers fresh ideas and insights to better understand the fashion consumer and explores the latest innovations in the fashion industry.

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Fashion Hags

• Website: Fashion Hags
• Listen here: Fashion Hags on Spotify, Fashion Hags on Apple Podcasts, Fashion Hags on Google Podcasts, Fashion Hags on Stitcher.

Fashion Hags is a fashion podcast based in Canada created by fashion enthusiasts Evan Ducharme, Katie Garnham and Abby Shumka. It talks about clothes from design, to production, to retail.

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Diego Novarino has been working for 34 years in the hotel sector, but only five years ago has started his adventure with Hotel VIU Milan, based in Milan. He is the general manager of this hotel located in a strategic position in Milan. Near Gae Aulenti Square, China Town, Monumental cemetry and Sempione Park, the hotel attracts a lot of people during every period of the year.

Hotel VIU was born in Milan 5 years ago as a bet. But elegance, luxury and kindness always win and are the basis of the success of this structure.

For these reasons, the hotel has been increasingly chosen as accommodation in Milan because quality is always a strong point. Even famous people are still selecting Hotel VIU for their staying in Milan. In this last complicated year for the hotel sector, the hotel wanted to react promptly, trying to remain as open as possible and continuing to be a guarantee of stability for its guests.

We had the pleasure of meeting Diego who is the general manager of this wonderful hotel. A very demanding job that requires a lot of responsibilities.

5 years ago Diego Novarino accepted this challenge. Read our interview to find out more about all the work and commitment behind such a high quality structure!

QUESTIONS FOR DIEGO NOVARINO

1. Good morning Diego, thank you for your time. Would you like to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your work?
2. Your adventure with Hotel VIU Milan began five years ago: how has your life changed in recent years?
3. From the outside, it is difficult to understand how much work there is behind the management of such a structure: could you provide us with an overview of all the activities you deal with?
4. To be classified as a five-star hotel, there are very high standards to be achieved and then maintained: how much effort does it require to always live up to this expectation?
5. What are the most important aspects that contribute to the success of a hotel of this level?
6. How important do you think it is to have included a starred restaurant in the structure?
7. The terrace of your hotel from which you can admire all of Milan is magnificent: how do you think this could be a strong point for choosing VIU hotels as accommodation?
8. The hotel has a very sophisticated design which is certainly a plus of the structure: how do you get such a balanced combination of styles and what does this want to convey?
9. Your guests are often famous people, such as Federica Pellegrini, Emma Marrone and others: what do you think are the reasons why they continue to choose you? And how do you manage customer loyalty?
10. Have you undertaken collaborations or co-marketing activities with other luxury companies with Hotel VIU? And with the world of fashion?
11. Do you think that Made in Italy has a value also in the hotel sector? Is there any element that distinguishes us in this area from other countries?
12. How do you think the luxury hotel world will evolve after the health emergency?
13. You have always worked in the hotel industry. What are the lessons you have gained from your experience?

#1. Good morning Diego, thank you for your time. Would you like to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your work?

My name is Diego Novarino, I am 53 years old and I have been working in the hotel sector for 34 years now, since 2003 with the role of General Manager. Mine is one of the most beautiful jobs in the world because it combines specific technical skills with aspects of public relations with customers that allow me to live a full and quality professional life.

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#2. Your adventure with Hotel VIU Milan began five years ago: how has your life changed in recent years?

I decided to accept the challenge of opening a new five-star hotel in an expanding area of ​​Milan, after 23 splendid years in one of the leading Italian hotel group. From a professional point of view it was a very intense commitment. The main differences compared to before are due to the fact that this hotel, typically lifestyle, has a much more leisure connotation, with a rooftop with swimming pool, and a starred chef.

All these characteristics mean that the time commitment to be dedicated to the structure is much wider, especially towards the evening hours. I had the opportunity to relate to different environments, compared to what I did before: part of the world of music, entertainment, cinema.

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#3. From the outside, it is difficult to understand how much work there is behind the management of such a structure: could you provide us with an overview of all the activities you deal with?

As I said before, the activities are manifold. We have budgeting and planning activities, operational management of the structure and public relations with customers and institutions. The part relating to the management of human resources, extremely important for those who offer a service to the public, in order to always have motivated people.

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#4. To be classified as a five-star hotel, there are very high standards to be achieved and then maintained: how much effort does it require to always live up to this expectation?

Initially the characteristics for obtaining the five stars are mainly of a structural nature (room sizes and spaces), and related to the services offered to customers. When you enter the business, however, it is absolutely necessary to respect the parameters dictated by the market in terms of quality of service and standards. In the five-star segment, the standards are obviously very high, and our dear customers do not make concessions when they choose a structure like ours.

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#5. What are the most important aspects that contribute to the success of a hotel of this level?

The factors are different, I think the main one is the “consistency”. We must never lower the level and, above all, there must be precise standards that involve all employees. The customer expects to always find the same high level when he returns. Obviously, then there is everything related to the correct marketing and positioning of the structure on all the main communication channels.

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#6. How important do you think it is to have included a starred restaurant in the structure?

This is essential to what we had in mind when we started working on the project. Nowadays, the hotel industry is no longer just a hotel service, but an “experience”. Having a high-level cuisine means making an important contribution to guaranteeing the guest a multisensory experience. In my opinion, this cannot be ignored in the five-star segment.

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#7. The terrace of your hotel from which you can admire all of Milan is magnificent: how do you think this could be a strong point for choosing VIU hotels as accommodation?

Over time, any outdoor space has become a winner, and the terraces are sought after by all mixes of customers, both for events and for individual aperitifs. We see it every day: from business customers who work comfortably seated on the armchairs on the terrace, to leisure customers who choose us precisely because we have an outdoor swimming pool.

Precisely for this reason, our breakfast service which takes place on the terrace has a very long opening time, until 12.00 We were the first in Milan to create an environment of this kind and we are very proud of it.

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#8. The hotel has a very sophisticated design which is certainly a plus of the structure: how do you get such a balanced combination of styles and what does this want to convey?

First of all, we wanted to give a strong connotation of Italian style. Starting from this, we relied on Ara Associati as an architects studio and Studio Gallizia for design, using a primary company such as Molteni for furniture as the main contractor. We had our ideas and our point of arrival, then we left the proposals to the professionals, which we endorsed. We believe that design is absolutely important for a hotel. The guest must experience a continuity of styles and colors that best represent our feeling.

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#9. Your guests are often famous people, such as Federica Pellegrini, Emma Marrone and others: what do you think are the reasons why they continue to choose you? And how do you manage customer loyalty?

We have a very “friendly” style with our customers. I call it “simplified luxury”: this allows us to guarantee excellent levels of service, but always with a touch of familiarity that, we realize, people really like. Our customer loyalty starts from the concept of attention to the smallest details on all guests’ requests, not just the famous ones, and then we demonstrate that customer’s preferences are remembered and, as far as possible, satisfied.

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#10. Have you undertaken collaborations or co-marketing activities with other luxury companies with Hotel VIU? And with the world of fashion?

We collaborated a lot with Molteni, as far as fashion brands are concerned it is a bit more complicated. Having all the main companies in the sector as customers, it would be difficult to have a preferential relationship with only some of them.

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#11. Do you think that Made in Italy has a value also in the hotel sector? Is there any element that distinguishes us in this area from other countries?

As I said before, we have almost exclusively put Italian products in our hotel. Made in Italy is undoubtedly a distinctive trait from a design point of view, as in all other sectors (we have very few rivals in this one). However, the culinary Made in Italy is also very important, and we have Giancarlo Morelli who best represents the Italian spirit in this, and the Made in Italy from the point of view of service. In my opinion, Italians have few equals when it comes to the concept of hospitality.

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#12. How do you think the luxury hotel world will evolve after the health emergency?

I believe that the luxury segment will be the first to restart in terms of numbers as soon as the health emergency is over. I see a desire of our customers to return to normal as soon as possible. I believe that some habits related to sanitation procedures and protocols will remain, but I also want to say clearly that, even before Covid, the cleaning standards of Italian five-star hotels have always been so high as to guarantee the safety of all our guests.

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#13. You have always worked in the hotel industry. What are the lessons you have learned from your experience?

The main lesson I have learned, working with people, be they clients or collaborators, is to always use the yardstick of frankness. Transparency, sincerity and honesty of purpose always pay off, even in the most complicated moments.

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We want to thank Diego Novarino for his kindness and for letting us discover the behind the scenes of this world!

To stay updated on Hotel VIU, here are some useful links:

• Hotel VIU’s Instagram profile
• Hotel VIU’s LinkedIn profile
• Hotel VIU’s Facebook profile
• Hotel VIU’s Website

P.S. Hotel VIU was also the location Fratelli Borgioli choose for a photo shoot!

L'articolo A Talk With Diego Novarino, General Manager of Hotel VIU Milan proviene da Scarpe Da Uomo Artigianali Di Lusso Made in Italy Dal 1946.