Forbes magazine, well-known for its list of billionaires, published a list with the 10 ‘Most Stylish Cities’. And guess what, 6 of them are European! Move over America, Europe is hot!

Top 10 Cities of Style

10. Barcelona: The architecture of Gaudi combined with modern designers such as Custo is a perfect mix. Shopping malls, beach bars and trendy night clubs, Barcelona has it all.

9. San Francisco: In 1967, Scott McKenzie sung “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. The city that was once home of the flower children is still known for its eccentricities.

8. Madrid: If you say Madrid you mean Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. She believes in a world composed of vitality. Her colourful designs simply make you happy. Madrid also prouds itself with the Prado, one of the best museums in the world, and great pedestrian shopping streets.

7. Tokyo: The capital of Japan was put on the fashion map by brands like Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake. Walking down its streets you will see everything from girls dressed in Abercrombie&Fitch to Lolita Fashion and costume play.

6. Los Angeles: You wouldn’t say so if you remember the horrible outfits from Beverly Hills 90210, but after all, LA is were the stars live. If you have enough money to go shopping on Rodeo Drive, you might end up in the fitting room with Paris Hilton.

5. Rome: La Dolce Vita! They call it “The Eternal City”, and not just for the fabulous Roman Colloseum and the Sistine Chapel. Fashionable girls with big black sunglasses and an XL-handbag, sipping a latte macchiato… a well-deserved 5th place.

4. London: The lovely market of Camden Town, the luxury Harrods mall and plain old Oxford Street…everything in London shouts fashion. The fabulous Tate Modern Museum and classical Hyde Park show that London has all the ingredients of a true style icon.

3. New York: Being the hometown of Chloë Sevigny and Anna Wintour, it is hard to compete with the Big Apple. But regardless of how much we love NY, there is a reason it occupies the 3rd spot instead of the 1st…

2. Milan: Home to Versace, Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Moschino, Ermenegildo Zegna, La Perla and Iceberg. Do I need to say more?

1. Paris: The city of lights has a certain je ne sais quoi. The modernist metro entrances, the different neighbourhoods with each having its unique style, brands like Hermés and Chanel, the famous Champs-Élysées… No doubt, Paris is by far the world’s most stylish city!

Looking for a fabulous and trendy holiday destination? Take your pick! But we suggest you go explore the classy city of Milan. Designers and boutiques, combined with delicious Italian food and sights such as the Duomo (or cathedral), it is definitely the place to be. Rent the best Apartments in Milan, and score that Gucci handbag!

With no doubt, Greta Garbo is one of the most mysterious and intriguing of the Hollywood stars. For many, Garbo is remembered as the screen idol who shimmered on film, but was a recluse in real-life. Despite ruling the Silent Era and the Golden Age of Hollywood, she gave no interviews, signed no autographs, and answered no fan-mail. She decided to abandon Hollywood in the 1940’s and moved to New York, giving one of the most sound bites in history: ‘I want to be alone’. A lone, anonymous figure on the streets of New York, in famous belted trench-coat, that turned into fashion among women, low-brimmed hat and dark glasses, she was for years stalked by the paparazzi.

A shoes fanatic
In Milan, a destination for fashion, you can visit ‘La Triennale di Milano’, an exhibition by the Salvatore Ferragamo label, at the design museum. This showcases the film star’s never-before-seen collection of Ferragamo footwear and other designer pieces. ‘Greta Garbo, the mystery of style’, traces the connections between Ferragamo and the Swedish actress while also showcasing film costumes, rare garments and accessories from Garbo’s own wardrobe. The Divine was a true fan of Italian designer’s shoes and she once even bought 70 pairs in the same day.

A unique style
The exhibition analyses her wardrobe, the actress’s continuing transformation into a prominent on-screen style icon. The open ‘closet’ reveals a collection of dresses, camel coats, raincoats, hats and the trousers sewn by Watson, a tailor suggested to both her and Marlene Dietrich.

Garbo’s style and independence undoubtedly contributed to create a new alphabet of style, both on and off screen. ‘I walk alone because I want to walk alone’, she once said. Alone or not, she definitely walked in style, thanks to Ferragamo’s shoes.

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Milan has a long and rich artistic history, and now modern art fans can revel in the latest event to be coming to town. ArtExperience is due to hit Milan in March with meetings, seminars, lectures and concerts all being held at the Domus Academy and Spazio Oberdan, truly giving art lovers a great experience.

The five-day event draws specialists and experts in the art scene to the centre of Milan, along with plenty of aficionados keen to learn more about contemporary art. Workshops, lectures, meetings and seminars invite key figures to debate the relationships that are born between art, architecture, music, poetry and technology, which will surely open your eyes to the contemporary art world offering a whole new insight into this exciting area.

The first three days are centred on these seminars, with the event culminating in a series of concerts and performances over the final two days. Concerts are held at the Spazio Oberdan, the infamous art-house cinema and art gallery combo, with performances by the participants and organisers of the previous seminars. They encourage the exploration of new mediums in contemporary art, taking people beyond the traditional and introducing them to new heights of creativity including dance, theatre, cinema, music and visual arts.

It isn’t surprising that an event such as this is coming to Milan. The city has a rich cultural heritage so it’s only right that the exploration of contemporary art should come here, and what better place to host it than Domus Academy and Spazio Oberdan? Both venues are known for their strong links with the art scene, so they are just perfect for an event of this kind.

If you’re a fan of art, or even if you’re not and just want to come and experience this vibrant city for yourself, don’t waste any more time. Come on over in time to catch ArtExperience to see why contemporary art is so exciting, and while you’re here make sure to check out everything else that this city has to offer.

The shops, restaurants, museums and art galleries have to be seen to be believed, and it doesn’t get better than Milan for a holiday that has everything you could possibly need. Book that plane ticket and rent apartments in Milan if you want to make the most of your stay, and head on over as soon as you can to see what this fantastic city has to offer.

Rumours are rife that David Beckham, currently playing for AC Milan and living out of a luxury hotel suite in the city, could be buying some prime real estate in the area. George Clooney’s stunning villa on the shores of Lake Como is apparently up for sale, and the Beckham’s are first in the running to buy.

The stunning villa, located in Laglio just 39 miles away from Milan, would offer the Beckham’s the perfect family home. Right on the shore of Lake Como, the villa is home to no less than 30 rooms as well as its very own pool, tennis courts and even a private jetty, giving them the chance to hit the lake in style.

George Clooney bought the villa in 2002, but he’s said to have since become disillusioned with the media attention. He’s looking for a bit more privacy for both him and his TV presenter girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis, which prompted him to put the property up for sale. Prices in the area have shot up since his arrival, and the villa is reportedly on the market for around 26 million Euros.

The Beckham’s first stayed at the villa as guests of George last year and immediately fell in love, both with the villa itself as well as the area. Becks has told friends that it would be perfect for his brood, being in beautiful, peaceful countryside yet still close to Milan, great for his football obligations as well as his wife’s shopping habits. As Victoria is currently still located in LA it would be the perfect chance to get the family back together, allowing David to concentrate on his football career with his family by his side.

Lake Como truly is a beautiful area, and it isn’t hard to see why the Beckham’s have fallen in love with it. Best of all, it’s close to the stunning city of Milan offering the best of both worlds – fabulous countryside with all the buzz of this fantastic city just a short drive away.

If you think a trip to Milan could be for you but you don’t have the budget for a 26 million Euro property, why not consider renting apartments in Milan instead? This could be the perfect way to see everything the area has to offer, and if you feel like seeing whether or not the Beckham clan is there yet simply head on over to Laglio to see for yourself. What could be better?

For 20 years, the city of Milan has organized a unique film festival of African, Asian, and Latin American culture in Italy. This is an extraordinary event that leads us to discover new horizons in independent cinema, away from the blockbusters and commercial topics. From March 15th to the 21st, 80 movies and short films will be screened in five cinemas in the Lombardy capital, a temptation that nobody can resist.

Windows on the world

A festival that invites 50 countries from the southern hemisphere is not common. Thanks to this festival, every year Milan rewards those continents, from which cinema is least present in our cinematographic culture: Africa, Latin America and Asia. There are two traditional sections: “Windows on the World Competitions” where films and documentaries from the three continents participate; and two reserved for Africa: the Best Film Award and the Best Short Film Award.

Outside of the dark rooms, you can take advantage of the Festival Centre, a meeting point that has been set up for visitors to see exhibitions (dance…), have a coffee, to participate in workshops or to play games… all inspired by the cultures of these three continents.

Sport in African society

Moreover, this year South Africa hosts the Soccer World Cup, so the festival will also focus on the relationship between football and Africa. With the recent release of ‘Invictus’ in cinemas, we discovered that rugby was a means of union amongst the people from this country under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. The social role of football, women soccer players as well as the trafficking of young prodigies are some of the topics that reflect the latest on sport in Africa.

“Where is Africa?”

Some countries such as Uganda, Mali, Cameroon, Rwanda, Tanzania, Angola, Kenya and Mozambique shot videos that will be seen in Milan (these videos have already been presented at the African film festival in Rotterdam). The language will not be a problem since all films are subtitled in both English and Italian.

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Close your eyes and imagine a red, sport car, running by the curves of a hill. It seems to be taken out of a futuristic painting: it is a convertible car with the driver behind the wheel wearing the typical pilot’s cap, a scarf around his neck and sunglasses to protect him from the wind. No odometer or digital tachometers, the dashboard is full of old clocks with needles! This is a race for vintage car lovers, certainly not for those who obtained a driver’s license to drive a car with automatic transmission.

The eighth edition of the Milan-Sanremo Cup will be held between March 12 and 14, 2010 and will count with the best vintage cars. The old glory marques like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Fiat will show us what they can do! Only cars built before 1973 can participate in the competition and in each car there can only be two participants, the driver and the navigator. In the previous editions the viewers could enjoy models like the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GTC 1932 Cesare Sala or the Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé Touring.

The opening parade and presentation to the public will be held on Friday March 12, 2010 in Piazza Duomo in Milan. The output will be held the next day and cross the Pavese, the Lomellina city and then direct to Sanremo, where all the participants should arrive about ten o’clock at night.

Are you passionate about cars, but you are also concerned about the harm they may cause to the environment? You may change your mind: the Milan-Sanremo Cup organizers are also sensitive to this issue.

Last year they did the flyers with recycled paper and the same for this 2010 edition. They will also calculate the amount of CO2 they’ll emit into the atmosphere with the cars and then it will be compensated by a forestation project in an area whose wealth is at risk plant.

You have no excuses: go now to Milan and admire these past glories that still capture strong emotions. You can also take advantage of its vast cultural and gastronomic offer. Rent the best Apartments in Milan and have a nice stay!

Wherever you look in the mirror see the same formal and boring image reflected? Would you like to renew your wardrobe but you do not have enough money? Stop! Over the time, the fittings and accessories have become an indispensable element in the fashion world. Whether you want to project a modern, casual or glamorous image – without spending huge amounts of money, add a few accessories to your style.

There are so many fashion accessories as you wish! As its name suggests, the accessories complement the clothing. Furthermore, there are for all tastes, ages and genders and in different shapes, sizes, materials and styles. Even there are specially designed accessories for babies, for pets or totally individualized accessories. These can give an entirely different image to your look… You just with some imagination and you’ll have completely renewed aspect. Among the most popular there are the shoes, the sunglasses, the bags, the belts and jewellery. But there are a lot of options to experiment and create your own style: hats, headgear, scarves, watches, ties, snaps, etc.

One of the big advantages is that the accessories allow you to change your image from day to night with just a few small changes. That formal skirt that you wear to go work can be completely transformed if you complement it with a bag, jewellery and some beautiful high heels, for example. Zas, new style: from formal to glamorous!

The accessories can better reflect your true personality. Invest in quality clothing and define your unique style through the complements. But beware of making a bad use of them: if you wear very bright clothe, choose sober accessories. If instead, your wardrobe is classic, you can create an original fantasy with your gadgets. Do not exaggerate: to choose the right amount and the suitable accessories is a great virtue. If you adorn too much, you might seem like a Baroque painting.

Accessories for 2010

This year they are fashionable the metallic colours such as silver or bronze; also the combination of bright colours with neutrals ones. As for materials, they are in fashion the flesh-coloured leathers, the snake leathers, and it returns the plastic and the straw. Recover from your closet the small bags and keep the large hulks. Finally, the flat shoes come again! Our feet will be very grateful… This is the year of tissues, an indispensable in your wardrobe for 2010! Bangs and tacks will be seen, as well as floral designs. As for jewellery, the silver and the bohemian jewellery with seeds and coloured beads will triumph.

But above all, be true to yourself. Do not disguise yourself and choose a wardrobe and a few complements that suit to you. And what better way that do it than in Milan, one of the cradles of fashion? Buy your tickets to the Lombard capital and rent Apartments in Milan to get the best accommodation.