Guides & Advice
When it comes to Modern Design, very few concepts will be as recognisable as the Staatliches Bauhaus, or Bauhaus in short. Founded as a school in the German city of Weimar in 1919, its modernist ideas and principles are just...
History
It’s been a long tradition in rock 'n' roll, creating iconic moments that live on forever, especially when captured on film. But how did this trend catch on?
Inspiration
High-speed. Quiet. Light. Low-emission. That is what turbocharged motorcycles were meant to be, but the hype was short lived. Of the CX650 Turbo, few made it to the market and a lot of them were destroyed. A rare find on...
History
The ‘black comics’ were gritty, salacious stories of the criminal underworld that used innovative drawing techniques and became fantastically popular among adult readers. In fact, fumetti neri became so popular that the conservative Italian press launched a campaign, calling for...
News
From a stable, hobbyist market to a cash cow to the austerity years; the classic car market has seen as much fluctuation in the last 10 years as the market for cryptocurrency. With so much ongoing change, it’s difficult to...
History
Being ready to take risks and try new things is one of the reasons the Gucci brand has endured. Here are just some of the unique Gucci features that were born out of necessity.
Guides & Advice
Jochem Borren is here to tell us what he loves about pocket watches, why they are an excellent investment and how they captured his imagination at a young age.
History
We talk to Natural History expert Trevor Boyd about the rare meteor that gave the Italian comune of Alfianello a forgotten claim to fame.
Guides & Advice
La Dolce Vita has become synonymous with the best of Italy. Literally translated it means ‘the sweet life’, but that hardly says it all. It's difficult to capture in words. Let’s use images instead.
Seller Tips
eRowz is on a mission to bring order to the chaos of buying and selling online. To do so, the Belgium-based company collects second-hand objects from all over the world and brings them together in one single place. Some examples...
History
Montegrappa pens have become a subject of fascination for collectors all over the world. We believe that every Montegrappa is worth getting excited about and have selected some of our favourite alternative fandom pens.
History
A look at some of Italy’s most iconic motor brands, and the drivers who helped make them what they are today.
Guides & Advice
Carrozzeria Castagna was once a pioneer of luxury carriages, is now one of the most interesting designers of custom cars. This innovative Italian company built the first minivan and collaborated on designing the Orient Express.
History
The changing design of Italy’s banknotes and stamps offers a unique insight into the country’s tumultuous early-20th century. From publishers’ attempts to align themselves with royalty to the post-WW2 rebirth.
History
Every year on the 21st of April, modern Romans (and Italians in general) celebrate the founding of their capital city with a public holiday and much festivity. While the day itself presents observers with simple, straight-forward enjoyment; trying to understand...