Louis Vuitton’s Little Star: Roma Etoile

Louis Vuitton’s Little Star: Roma Etoile

It's finally opened! After what seemed like years, Spazio Etoile has been completely overhauled and is now Louis Vuitton's 14th maison (and first in Italy)- Roma Etoile.  A little hint:  this is a big deal.  Though a capital city, Rome is not the forefront of fashion nor the definition of cosmopolitan.  However Rome is slowly marching through the 21st century and an LV maison is just one … [Read more...]

The Time is Now: Rome Holidazed

The Time is Now: Rome Holidazed

"The time has come, the time is now" the Walrus said. Usually December 8 in Italy means unveiling and lighting of Christmas trees and all Natale decorations, but last week, Rome just about caught the Black Friday train with the inauguration of Roma si mette in luce, alighting the city to begin holiday celebrations.   Grafted into my DNA for centuries, I am obligated by genetics to traipse … [Read more...]