ThE ISSIMO EDIT
Marie-Louise Sciò
Our CEO and Creative Director gears up to celebrate 60 years of Il Pellicano
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Hotel Il Pellicano – you read that right! – and we couldn’t be more excited about it. To kick off the celebrations, we thought we’d ask our CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò to do the first ISSIMO edit of 2025. The choice was obvious: No one more than Marie-Louise knows and loves the Pellicano Hotels, and no one more than her is able to point out the most iconic, gorgeous, stylish little items to honour our Porto Ercole pearl.
Her picks are just a little inspo to get you in the celebratory spirit with us – expect more fun things to come your way over the next few months – and the perfect items to ensure you have a slice of Hotel Il Pellicano with you wherever you might be. Read on to discover more!
ISSIMO Il Pellicano Cashmere Blanket
With its iconic logo, designed in the 1960s by the 14-year old daughter of Michael Graham and Patsy Daszel (the original founders of Il Pellicano), this blanket is a true classic when it comes to paying homage to our hotel. It’s elegant, understated, timeless – all qualities that reflect the Pelli ethos. It’s super plush, too, making it the ideal companion for any winter night.
ISSIMO Porto Ercole T-Shirt
Porto Ercole is a piece of my own heart, and this tee is a fun, stylish way to celebrate that – a must-have souvenir for any Pelli fan! I particularly love its colour, inspired by the deep blue shade of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Wearing it brings me back to Hotel Il Pellicano, regardless of where I am in the world.
ISSIMO x Frette Beach Towel
Few items scream Hotel Il Pellicano like our ISSIMO x Frette beach towel. The mustard and white stripes are immediately recognisable, a symbol of pool days and lounging by the beach. Add it to your summer essentials and you’ll be transported to Monte Argentario in a heartbeat.
ISSIMO Il Pellicano Coasters
Hotel Il Pellicano loves a good party and an expertly executed aperitivo – courtesy of our legendary barman Federico Morosi, of course – and these coasters are the perfect little way to honour that. They bring a touch of extra glam to the table, and I’m here for it!
ISSIMO Il Pellicano Key Ring
Our key ring is a stylish accessory to always take Hotel Il Pellicano with you. It features the Pelli logo, beautiful artisanal leather and a fun hint to hotel life. Hotel Il Pellicano in a nutshell.
ISSIMO Travel Backgammon
I grew up playing backgammon, so I had to include this in my edit. It’s a game that reminds me of summer and of Hotel Il Pellicano. The set we made was crafted by our ISSIMO wizards, and feels a bit more fancy and elegant than the one I had, with the symbolic colours paying a cheeky homage to all three of our hotels. It’s a fantastic, fun piece of timeless luxury.