ISSIMO in Stereo
Listen to our favourite songs to be sung out loud – ‘a squarciagola’ – this summer
Uncover Italy with our superlative travel guides. From majestic mountains to breathtaking coasts, from charming towns to bustling cities, each offering exclusive stories in unbeatable destinations that define Italian excellence.
Few icons capture the essence of Italian seaside glamour quite like Hotel Il Pellicano. Nestled in Porto Ercole, along the Tuscan coast, the legendary hotel has been synonymous with dolce vita elegance since its founding in 1965.
There’s a ‘new’ restaurant at La Posta Vecchia: Da Aurelio, where classic Italian traditions embrace modernity under the helm of Head Chef Andrea Barcia. Here’s all you need to know!
ISSIMO: superlative suffix typically added to an adjective to enhance its meaning to the inimitably remarkable. Exceptional and absolute, ISSIMO is the final word and the embodiment of the Italian quality of life and love for the very best.
Dive into our newest additions, highlighting the talents defining Italian culture.
ISSIMO: superlative suffix typically added to an adjective to enhance its meaning to the inimitably remarkable. Exceptional and absolute, ISSIMO is the final word and the embodiment of the Italian quality of life and love for the very best.
A historian with a focus on modern Italy and Mediterranean culture and identity, and the Director of the American Academy in Rome, Wong brings intellectual flair, cultural depth, and a contagious sense of curiosity to everything she does – including her wardrobe. For this edition of the ISSIMO Edit, we asked Aliza to share the pieces that bring her joy, meaning, and a bit of magic, and, naturally, she delighted us.
Listen to our favourite songs to be sung out loud – ‘a squarciagola’ – this summer
Hotel Il Pellicano, Mezzatorre, and La Posta Vecchia unite for a three-part dinner series that reimagines the Italian ritual of dinner. Expect creativity, conviviality, and culinary collaboration
Historian and Director of the American Academy in Rome, Aliza Wong curates her ISSIMO favourites for August
A celebration of elegance in motion, the new ISSIMO x Métier glasses cases bring form, function, and flair to everyday essentials – just in time for summer (and beyond)