It’s easy to take for granted that time, with its hours and seconds, is a natural idea. It’s only when we look back on a past without watches or clocks that we think about other ways of telling time. Eschewing a conventional round dial  Andrea Ponsi’s Sun Set Solar Image Wall Clock challenges...

  What better way to enjoy a glass of Italian Prosecco than to sit on a piece of furniture inspired by sparkling wine? With a seat made from cork and metal legs shaped like the wire that holds a wine stopper in place, the Bouchon Stool borrows both its form and its materials from bottles...

  Converse might be an iconic American brand, but considering its collaborative series with Missoni and Gienchi’s studded homage, it’s safe to say that Italian designers love the shoe as well. Now, for the Summer 2013 season, innovative streetwear retailer Slam Jam is joining the list of  Converse-loving Italians with the Slam Jam x Converse Jack Purcell...

  Staying true to its name, which means selfish in Italian, Lamborghini’s Egoista Concept Sports Car only has room the driver. With a bright orange cockpit and alloy wheels, it’s sure to grab the attention and envy of anyone who sees it. Created in honor of Lamborghini’s 50th birthday, the Egoista’s design and speed were...

    Known for high quality hiking boots crafted in the Biella foothills, Italian shoemaker Diemme frequently teams up with other companies to produce truly standout limited editions. This season finds them working once again with Italian outerwear brand Stone Island for a limited series of low and high-top sneakers that feature a clean style...

  Originally conceived on special commission for the  Danish textile company Kvadarat by the London-based Israeli design duo Raw Edges at the Salone del Mobile 2012, the Kenny Armchair debuted under the banner of Italian design manufacturer Moroso at the Salone del Mobile 2013. Born from a process of deconstruction that gives new life to a historic...

  Spinach is a vegetable people love and hate.  When you’re little it’s something your Mom insists you eat so that you’ll grow up big and strong, but as you get older you realize just how tasty it is in everything from salad to spanakopita. Whether Popeye was your hero as a kid or has...

  From clothing to cars, Italian are often at the forefront of inspiring world design, so it’s always exciting to see two Italian brands from different sectors come together on a project. Inaugurating a series of collaborations that celebrate Maserati’s centenary, the carmaker has joined forces with menswear label Ermenegildo Zegna on a Quattroporte sedan....

  Did you love Fruity Pebbles cereal as a kid?  Maybe you fell in love with way the color of the rainbow-colored breakfast mixed in with the white milk. Judging by the name of these new Chukka Sneakers and the color of their soles it sure seems like the designers over at Del Toro did....

  You’re probably familiar with Fusilli, the spiral shaped Italian pasta made from durum wheat, but what about Fusillo? While Fusilli tastes delicious in tomato sauce, Fusillo is best accompanied by books. The latest piece of pasta-inspired furniture, Fusillo is a bookshelf created from individual pieces that twist to become a customizable design solution. Artisan...