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Besides the 20th-century ‘space race’ between the U.S.A. and the Soviet Union, another race was taking place: the battle of the watches. Berry Harleman, watch expert at Catawiki and Omega-enthusiast, helps us in understanding why the model is still so...
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One of those unique designers who can dress women as well as he dresses men; it’s time to saunter through some of Armani’s most iconic fashion moments.
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For a company often associated with a small, modern-looking car, Fiat has a surprisingly long and complex history. As Fiat celebrates its 120th anniversary, we’ve taken a look at how its most influential leaders steered the company through turbulent and...
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Frida Kahlo’s courageous, bold personality, immense talent and striking appearance have seen her crowned a feminist and queer icon. Her famous features have been commodified onto keychains, mugs, soaps, nail polish and other goods, the point where her appearance is...
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Most of us may know Fiat as the creator of compact, almost ‘cute’ cars, but in 1910 Fiat put an aircraft engine inside a normal car and unleashed the Beast of Turin. Interested to know more? We’ll hand over to...
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Women’s football panini stickers were seen as a novelty item when they were introduced for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Over ten years later and these stickers are dramatically rising in value to become a very good investment opportunity.
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Willy Vandersteen was a comics artist and marketing genius, who used social media-style marketing tactics 60 years before Facebook was launched.
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It’s been a long tradition in rock 'n' roll, creating iconic moments that live on forever, especially when captured on film. But how did this trend catch on?
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The ‘black comics’ were gritty, salacious stories of the criminal underworld that used innovative drawing techniques and became fantastically popular among adult readers. In fact, fumetti neri became so popular that the conservative Italian press launched a campaign, calling for...
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Being ready to take risks and try new things is one of the reasons the Gucci brand has endured. Here are just some of the unique Gucci features that were born out of necessity.
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We talk to Natural History expert Trevor Boyd about the rare meteor that gave the Italian comune of Alfianello a forgotten claim to fame.
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Montegrappa pens have become a subject of fascination for collectors all over the world. We believe that every Montegrappa is worth getting excited about and have selected some of our favourite alternative fandom pens.
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A look at some of Italy’s most iconic motor brands, and the drivers who helped make them what they are today.
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The changing design of Italy’s banknotes and stamps offers a unique insight into the country’s tumultuous early-20th century. From publishers’ attempts to align themselves with royalty to the post-WW2 rebirth.
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Every year on the 21st of April, modern Romans (and Italians in general) celebrate the founding of their capital city with a public holiday and much festivity. While the day itself presents observers with simple, straight-forward enjoyment; trying to understand...