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Paolo Troilo,
Date posted: 23rd May 2013
Paolo Troilo is a young artist who paints with his hands only: yes, you got it, no brush for this Southern Italian guy who creates beautiful masterpieces that scream force and introspection.
Vin Diesel: his unexpected side of a tough guy
The Hollywood hard man is much more than your average boy racer and boxer come bouncer, having built his career from small beginnings Vin Diesel is a jack-of-all-trades.
A Fashion Retro Spective
New York’s prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology has a rich archive and permanent collection which serves to educate and inspire its talented students. RetroSpective traces the relationship fashion has with its history is this spring’s must see exhibitions.
Polaroid is back with Socialmatic!
Polaroid is preparing itself for one hell of a comeback. Teaming up with Socialmatic and designer Antonio De Rosa, Polaroid is bringing the digital back into the tangible.
Kate Middleton: Italian Mamma In training?
As the world waits patiently for the new Royal arrival, Kate Middleton is busy honing her skills in the kitchen… under the watchful eye of her own Italian Mamma.
Banned for taking it too low
What's the problem? Age, beauty and what's acceptable are usually what the leading ladies from the world of music and cinema are gossiped about... and occasionally so are 'norms' like us and this week's leading lady is certainly feeling the heat.
Look of the Day: Fantasy Football
With the Champions League Final at around the corner our minds have automatically turned to football.
Darth Vader to Daft Punk: the helmet in Pop Culture
It’s Daft Punk helmets mania. Here it is a visual history from sci-fi movies to fashion catwalks.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta stars in Fast & Furious 6
The latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta stars in ‘Fast & Furious 6’, becoming one of many iconic Italian cars to appear in the movies. Swide has the history of this classic of Italian auto design.
Italy’s most beautiful fountains
From Rome to Puglia and all the way to Catania, the most beautiful fountains you can find in Italy: are you ready for summer?
MUST HAVE
Sicilian Moors are perhaps one of the most surprising yet iconic folk elements of the Dolce&Gabbana SS2013 collection.
The Great Beauty: Sorrentino's Masterpiece
Federico Boni reviews Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grande Bellezza which is up for the Golden Lion at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 which we are all unashamedly rooting for.
Scarlett Johansson steps behind the camera
Could the Hollywood beauty be set to break the hearts of millions with her latest career move? Well, she certainly got people talking at Cannes Film Festival last week.
Matias Perdomo: “My cuisine is like my life: fun”
The Uruguayan Michelin-starred Chef is a star with his Pont de Ferr in Milan: Swide talked to him and found out how…
Floral Eyewear
Dolce&Gabbana shows its romantic side this Summer with marzipan like flower decorations on their sunglasses.
The Single Games for Liam Hemsworth?
Despite the gossips about the supposedly back-to-single Hollywood star, it looks like Hemsworth is committed to his long-time girlfriend Miley Cyrus and not willing to flirt around. For now…
Nadal destroys Federer in Rome
Rafael Nadal banished any doubts that he is the real uncrowned king of the world game by destroying main rival Roger Federer in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 to win the Italian Open in style.
Look of the Day: Flower Girls and Page Boys
There is nothing cuter than the page boys and flower girls in a wedding, unless they are badly dressed. Here are some chic ideas by Dolce&Gabbana for those special occasions.
Italian Food Excellence: Truffles
Truffles are one of the many excellences of Italy. Here’s how to pick the best and where to find them.
A Summer of Sin
The latest personification of the Seven Deadly Sins is in Lucio Palmieri’s hand and they’re wearing Dolce&Gabbana.
5 cocktails for 5 Italian actors
The Cannes Film Festival has played host to many Italian celebrities that have made the history of cinema over its 66 years. Swide and Bar Martini pay homage to these Palm D’Or winning icons of Italian Cinema by matching person with cocktail.
50 must-see Italian films #10 La Grande Bouffe
‘La Grande Bouffe’ is set for a return to this year’s Cannes Festival 40 year after director Marco Ferreri was presented with an award by the International Federation of Film Critics at the French film festival for his comedy.
Andrea Agnelli’s rejuvination of Juventus
Juventus have claimed their 29th league title with three games to spare re-establishing their dominance of Italian football. It is a phenomenal success story, and one that is intertwined with the story of Italy’s ‘royal family’ the Agnellis, as a new exhibition attests.
Mademoiselle Cannes
Fabien Constant ‘s documentary about Carine Roitfeld’s which looks to rival The September Issue will be presented at Cannes Film Festival 2013.
Why you should read it – Gulliver’s Travels
Here is why Jonathan Swift’s novel Gulliver’s Travels is still as enjoyable and an essential addition to your library that still carries a message that we can all relate to.
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