Italy’s Straw Plaiting Craft
Learn all about the art of Italian straw plaiting, a centuries-old craft weaving together a tapestry of traditions, skills, and artistic expression.
chicissimo
/from chic, adj superlative/ Outrageously chic
Hand-picked favourites, timeless pieces, one-of-kind collaborations, and accessories oozing with style.
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Why Swimwear is Synonymous with Italy
From its humble beginnings to its current status as a fashion staple, Italian swimwear is summer in fashion form.
Spiky Style: Here’s ISSIMO x Loretta Caponi capsule collection
Introducing the ISSIMO x Loretta Caponi Tulum Cactus line, your summer wardrobe staple.
Making Waves: ISSIMO x Lido’s Love is Love Swimwear
Discover the new ISSIMO x Lido Love is Love collection – summer’s most fashionable swimwear.
Meet our latest summer crush: the Scholl x ISSIMO capsule collection
We sit down with Scholl CEO Tobias Klaiber to hear all about the new Scholl x ISSIMO capsule collection
ISSIMO Spotlight: Mario d’Ischia
We speak to the designer behind Mario d’Ischia, summer’s hottest sandal brand
Hats Off: Italy’s love affair with headgear
Versatile, fun and sophisticated, there’s a reason why Italian men love hats.
ISSIMO Spotlight: Amotea
We sit down with Diletta Amodei, founder of Italian resort wear label Amotea, to learn all about the dreamy brand.
Allagiulia's Top Tips on How to Do the Venice Carnival Right
Giulia Campeol of Allagiulia shares her favourite tips about the Venice carnival
A Family Affair: Loretta Caponi
Discover Loretta Caponi’s sunny resort collection – and learn all about its history
Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood: The Christmas Edit
From candle holders to bracelets Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood of e-commerce platform Collagerie pick the ISSIMO items they’ll gift this Christmas
Marie Louise’s Favourite Places for Shopping in Rome (Part 2)
In her second shopping instalment, ISSIMO’s founder Marie-Lousie Sciò shares more of her favourite places in Rome for great finds and one-of-a-kind fashion