Lifestyle
design
Fashion & Design

Welcome to the immersive world of Spinzi

Italian designer and artist Tommaso Spinzi brings a global perspective to his Milan studio after spending 15 years abroad, crafting a unique blend of art, design, and his personal interests.

by

Cecilia Coco

on

28/12/2024

Art
Art & Culture

Unveiling the renaissance of Sicilian artistry

In the tumultuous realm of global issues, Tiziana Serretta stands out as a vibrant, luminous soul. She is a talented artist but also a beacon of peace, driving transformation by also collaborating with the United Nations

by

Lucia Barbera

on

24/12/2024

design
Fashion & Design

Salone del Mobile 2024

The 62nd edition of the world's largest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile, took place in April in Milan, showcasing the very best in Italian furniture and craftsmanship.

by

Elena Rajani

on

9/12/2024

Business people
Business & Innovation

The silk road to beauty

Seresilk is the only Australian cruelty-free silk-based skincare product in the world. The four-step night routine range uses only 24 ingredients and harnesses silk’s natural healing properties.

by

Angela Viora

on

31/10/2024

Fashion
Fashion & Design

High Fashion becomes high-minded

Fashion plays a significant role in Italy. But beyond glitzy runways and opulent boutiques, industry leaders are channeling their resources towards charitable causes, proving that fashion can be a catalyst for change.

by

Jennifer Birch

on

14/8/2024

Wine
Cuisine & Food

Discovering an urban winery

Cultivated in Italy’s smallest vineyard, a bottle of ViaMari10 comes with a price tag of 5,000 euros. Segmento spoke with Tullio Masoni about his unconventional urban vineyard in Reggio Emilia.

Food trends
Tourism & Places

Living La Dolce Vita in the Persian Gulf

The city-state of Dubai plays host to one of the world’s most exciting multicultural food scenes. Segmento spoke with Howard Ko, a Dubai-based American-Korean chef, about his risotto revolution.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

1/8/2024

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Ferragamo: form, function, and fashion

Beauty was not enough for Ferragamo; he strove for comfort and functionality in his designs. Australian fashionistas and business leaders share how the iconic shoemaker inspires them.

by

Lucy Laurita

on

5/6/2024

Sport
Business & Innovation

"Pedaling" in history - An interview with Franco Rossi

Segmento interviewed the event’s President, Franco Rossi, to find out why Eroica was born and how it turned into a global phenomenon.

by

Stefano Riela

on

13/5/2024

design
Fashion & Design

Story of a postmodern Italian architect

On 30 May 2023, the world bade farewell to Paolo Portoghesi, a visionary architect who died at the age of 91 in his home in Calcata, Lazio. He left an indelible mark on the world of architecture and architectural history

by

Elena Rajani

on

8/5/2024

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

From Panko to Pan Grattato

Emiko Davies looks at the parallels between Italian and Japanese cuisine with her latest project

Fashion
Fashion & Design

From junk to jewelry

With creativity, skill, and an eye for opportunity, these Italian jewelry designers put environmental sustainability and social responsibility at the core of their design philosophy.

by

Lorenza Bini

on

18/1/2024

design
Fashion & Design

Ettore Sottsass: the influence of a playful designer

Ettore Sottsass’ influence on architecture can be seen globally. He also left his mark on design more broadly, and his work continues to inspire and influence contemporary creators today.

by

Alexine Sammut

on

1/12/2023

Travel
Tourism & Places

Peripheral poetry

Rome’s surprisingly tranquil Mandrione suburb conceals an unusual piece of Roman history. Segmento took a walk along Rome’s most modern aqueduct through a fascinating district far from the Rome your average tourist sees.

Lifestyle
Business & Innovation

The fight for sustainability

Global climate instability is a complex issue we have grappled with for decades. With bushfires, floods, and climate disasters regularly dominating the news, concerns around mass extinction have never been more palpable.

by

Vanessa Sammut

on

27/10/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Quality of life in a piece of bread

Recently, Italian bakeries have been on a mission to improve bread quality. Superb raw materials mix with tradition and innovation, and new tasty products are born. Segmento took a mouthwatering tour to Rome’s best forni

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Tip your hat to Borsalino

The iconic Italian hat manufacturer celebrates 166 years of tradition and innovation.

by

Federica Mancusi

on

19/8/2023

Fashion
Fashion & Design

La bella figura

Italian style for business success. The need to make a good impression is ingrained in Italian culture. How does this translate across cultures?

by

Lucy Laurita

on

25/7/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Chasing nature’s elixir

Olives are one of the world’s most treasured fruits, and their unctuous product can only be described as an elixir from Mother Nature herself. Follow us on a journey to learn more about this fruit.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

12/7/2023

Travel
Tourism & Places

The unrivaled beauty of Syracuse

Discovering the gems of Ortigia Island with the eyes of a local. There are more than 2,000 reasons to visit the enchanting city of Syracuse, one of the most stunning places in Italy and, dare I say, in the whole world.

by

Carla Trigilia

on

11/4/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Born to cook

No one loves exploring and celebrating Italian and Greek cuisines better than Naomi Crisante. She confesses: “Before I have finished eating a meal, I’m already thinking of the next one.”

by

Isabella Vagnoni

on

9/2/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Talking with the Queen of Calabrian Cuisine

"“Learn, cook, and enjoy!" is a simple motto that Calabrian-Australian chef Adelina Fiorito Pulford lives by. Segmento had the pleasure of interviewing Adelina on why her Calabrian heritage is so close to her heart.

by

Isabella Vagnoni

on

25/10/2022

Migrants
Tourism & Places

What does it mean to be an Italian abroad?

The concept of nationality comes from that feeling that binds us to places, people, memories, the one made of tiny everyday gestures. This article is a personal reflection of what it is like to live abroad as an Italian.

by

Ambra Dalmasso

on

11/10/2022

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Fame fashioned in Hollywood

Fame fashioned in Hollywood... But designers made in Italy. Fashion is about providing a way to articulate our identity, our mood, our message, through garments, fabrics, and, of course, bling.

by

Lucy Laurita

on

23/9/2022

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Nostalgia . . . of light and shadows

Feeling homesick? Don't miss the film Nostalgia, screening from September 13th across Australia at the St.Ali Italian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas!

by

Gabriel Arata

on

7/9/2022

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Italian cuisine beyond borders

The @finefoodexpo is underway in Melbourne where Italian gastronomic is safeguarded by international and national organizations as well as new-generation chefs such as Michelin-starred and multi-award winner Luca Ciano.

by

Ambra Dalmasso

on

7/9/2022

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Multiculturalism in the land of diversity

Proudly sponsored by Segmento, the Multicultural Film Festival showcases short films delving into identity and belonging in multicultural Australia.

by

Gabriel Arata

on

30/8/2022

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

The Italian Film Festival: 23 years in the making

Twenty-two years ago, Elysia Zeccola gave us the gift of what is, by far, one of the most successful film festivals in Australia: the Italian Film Festival, set to delight audiences once again from September 2022.

by

Gabriel Arata

on

21/8/2022

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

ST.ALi Italian Film Festival: Daniele Luchetti Tackles family and friendship ties in latest projects

Italian film director, Daniele Luchetti talks to Segmento about the challenges and rewards of adapting a beloved Italian novels "The Ties" to the big screen.

by

Daniele Foti-Cuzzola

on

10/11/2021

Business people
Art & Culture

Sustainability is a business opportunity with no time for laggards

Sustainability is fundamental to preserving the beauty and balance our world needs. Segmento has spoken with Federico Donato who says financial markets see sustainability as a key factor in any business venture

by

Stefano Riela

on

14/9/2021

Business people
Art & Culture

A Natural Businesswoman

Catherine Cervasio is a pioneer in the skin care industry. In 1994 she founded Aromababy, the first brand to use natural and organic baby care products.

by

Agata Grimaldi

on

24/8/2021

Fashion
Global & Social Engagement

Dom Bagnato: Passion, fashion and tradition

From humble beginnings in the family garage to building an heritage brand synonymous with elegance and style. Melbourne-based menswear designer Dom Bagnato shares his story of passion, inspiration and drive...

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

13/7/2021

Food trends
Tourism & Places

FROM THE RICH SOIL OF TUSCIA TO THE AUSTRALIAN TABLE

Etruscan Import is the first food operator that imports from one single area in Italy. (In the photo Natalie and Simone, Founders of Etruscan Imports)

by

Hayley J. Egan

on

26/3/2020

Food trends
Tourism & Places

Arancini Art, Puopolo Salumi & Vannella Cheese: blending Italian traditions with Italo-Australian business practices

With the step into the 21st century the Australian food landscape has become widely diverse, with this vast nation's food industry also heavily influenced by foreign values and trends - particularly in the urban areas.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

26/3/2020

Coffee
Tourism & Places

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE?

Since the 1500s, the Italians have developed an enviable coffee culture. A culture many other countries also enjoy today.

by

Editorial Staff

on

19/3/2020

Chefs
Tourism & Places

AT SASSY.X ASIAN CUISINE INFLUENCES ITALIAN TRADITION

Sassy.x is a highly successful fusion-type restaurant. Modern and funky but still steeped in traditional Italian culinary traditions.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

22/1/2020

Events
Global & Social Engagement

Exactly how big is Melbourne's 'Little' Italy

Postwar migration saw Australia's first Italians forming small communities around the city of Melbourne, creating "Little Italy" on Lygon street, Carlton.

by

Natalie Di Pasquale

on

17/12/2019

Food trends
Tourism & Places

MAKING A MEDITERRANEAN DIET WORK DOWN UNDER

Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide.

by

Editorial Staff

on

11/12/2019

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

Third generation Italian-Australian Gianni Vitellone talks about personal identity and family pride

I recently chatted with Gianni Vitellone, Director of Pronto Travel/Vita Italian Tours in Collingwood, about his life and love of all things Italian. (Photo Wide Shut Photography)

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

1/9/2019

Lifestyle
Fashion & Design

The language that deserves to be embraced

Reflections upon the concept of communication and barriers that people from different cultures and languages come up against when they find themselves in conversation.

by

Daniele Curto

on

16/8/2016

Lifestyle
Fashion & Design

The oak tree

Many other trees are renowned for their supremacy. We all know what are the tallest trees in the world: the famous Sequoias of North America, which reach up to 120 meters high, while an oak (Quercus Cerris) will reach about 40 meters.

by

Daniele Brugiotti

on

29/12/2015

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