by Lindsay NunneryDuring our stay in Milan, we ventured out to tour a silk factory where they produce scarves by hand and machine. As a fashion student, it was awesome seeing Louis Vuitton scarves being stitched together by the machines. The ...
by Alyssa FrancoisAfter visiting the headquarters of Cassina in Meda, we toured the showrooms of Poltrona Frau, and Cassina in Milan. There we viewed the products they have for sale for special clients as well as walk-in customers.
by Alyssa Francois For our first excursion we traveled to Meda, Italy where we visited the Cassina Headquarters and we learned how furniture is made from start to finish. Furniture has a deep connection to the fashion industry, as the inspiration ...
by Alyssa FrancoisTrends! One of my favorite pastimes is to people-watch. Here in Italy you will find many Italians riding bicycles. It's fun, eco-friendly, cost-efficient, good exercise…and most of all they look so fashionably stylish while doing ...
by Alyssa FrancoisAfter a day of sightseeing, I was pretty hungry. The first dish on my mind was pizza, so we headed over to Catto Rosso, located in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. After the first bite, I was in heaven. I'm a pizza lover who lives in ...
Milan's spire-studded Duomo. This church is the second largest church in the ...
Hong Kong is very different than any other Chinese city the group visited. Due to its separation from mainland China, Hong Kong is a very international and Western. Comprised of Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong is certainly a ...
A three-hour drive west of Shanghai stands Hangzhou – a peaceful town located near West Lake. It is surrounded by cascading hills of tea plants, and the spirit of the city was definitely calming.
When compared Beijing – an ancient city full of history – Shanghai is a city that is much more international. A river called the Bund splits the city into two distinct areas: Pudong and Puxi.