Beneath the glittering storefronts and the latest seasonal trends, there is a hidden and dark side of fashion that we can no longer ignore: the fast fashion industry. Every week, new garments are launched onto the market at rock-bottom…
Italy’s allure has been an irresistible draw for travelers worldwide for centuries, attracting them to the uniqueness of its historic cities, charming villages, and natural wonders. In 1786, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe embarked on his "Journey to Italy" to seek…
What makes someone embark on a Creative Italy experience? Who books a workshop in Italy to learn ancient artisan handicrafts? We thought it was time we introduced you to some of our past and present clients. Hear about our creative…
Creative Italy is delighted to share news of our latest program, Italian Mastery Across the Globe. The program enables us to introduce the beauty of Italian artisan crafts to the global creative community. Whether you are an established enterprise, looking…
In this month’s blog, we want to introduce you to our fabulous new Retreat with a Fashion Designer in Florence. If you have an eye for fashion, or have always dreamt of trying your hand at design, this new retreat…
We know the feeling, trying to think of that special something for your loved one, a memorable and unique gift for your best friend, or something fun and exciting for your family. Year after year we are presented with the…
In the southern Italian region of Basilicata you will find the city of Matera. From afar this city looks like a fine drawing from a book of fairytales. A far away land where magic and myth live side by side.…
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first to use gold leaf to decorate objects. They famously decorated the coffins of pharaohs with gold, and it is even possible to see depictions of these ancient craftsmen in tomb paintings where…
Embroidery, the craft of embellishing cloth with decorative stitches has been a popular artistic craft practised throughout the ages. Some of the earliest evidence of this dates back to 5th Century China. Similarly early works of embroidery have been discovered…
In November 2019, Creative Italy participated in the exclusive International Fair of Experiential tourism along with Borgo Pantano, called the BITESP (Borsa internazionale del turismo esperienziale). Creative Italy and Borgo Pantano, together they offered the concept of the “ Travel,…