~ Made in Italy ~

Italy is famous for pasta, wine, haute couture and fast cars. Here are some sites to help Year 12 Italian students research their special topics:

wayitalia - Italian style in the world -  http://www.wayitalia.net/rooten/style.html 
Covers: Italian Style , Fashion , Design , Motoring , Music , Cinema , Literature , Theatre

FASHION  |  CARS  |  FOOD & WINE  |  FILM INDUSTRY

Italian fashion

• Subject headings to use when searching library catalogues : Italy - biography or name of designer.
• Key words to use when searching the Internet: 'Italy' or 'Italian' and 'fashion' and 'industry' or 'designer' or 'house' or name of designer.
• http://www.fashion.net/sites/designers/ Designers from Milan, including:
  • Benetton - Straight-forward cross cultural and practical.
  • Bottega Veneta - Minimal site from Italian accessory legend.
  • Bulgari - Pornography for girls with skinny wallets.
  • Costume National - Always on the hi-tech edge.
  • Diesel - They're loud, they're everywhere, and they're here to stay.
  • Dolce & Gabbana - Italy's most famous sex pots.
  • Emilio Pucci - One foot in the past, the other in the future.
  • Gianfranco Ferre - Heavy handed online home of Italy's 80s icon.
  • Giorgio Armani - Perfect.
  • Gucci - Sleek, well organized and flawless.
  • Roberto Cavalli - Italy's Hugh Hefner wants you to have fun!
  • Versace - Fierce, flashy and fun. Just like Donatella.
• http://www.fashion.net/bios/ includes above Italian designers
• Moda Italia Net - Everything on Italian fashion. http://www.modaitalia.net/
• http://www.observer.co.uk/euro/story/0,10818,619367,00.html
  Euro a fashion essential as Italy coins it. Sunday December 16, 2001. An interesting article on how Milan fashion houses are cashing in on the introduction of the Euro.
• Italy's rich list: Armani, Versace & diCaprio
  http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_142216,001100020001.htm
• Made In Italy On Line 
  • http://www.made-in-italy.com/fashion/about.htm
  • http://www.made-in-italy.com/fashion/fashion_houses/index.htm
• http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Italy/Arts_and_Humanities/Design_Arts/Fashion_and_Beauty/Designers/
• DolceVita: Fashion home page Guide to the Italian fashion scene and trends with an history of the Italian fashion industry. Includes a timeline, links, a fashion finder and a directory of schools. http://www.dolcevita.com/fashion/ 
• http://italianculture.about.com/cs/fashion/?once=true& (Fashion)
• http://www.virtualrunway.com/designh/EmilioPucci/EmilioPucci.htm
• http://www.virtualrunway.com/designh/
• http://www.italian-fashion-designers.com/
• Prada takes L.A.(Italian designer Miuccia Prada talks about new shops and new direction)(fashion)(Interview)
  In a rare interview, Italian designer Miuccia Prada--a hit with clients like Leonardo DiCaprio and Winona Ryder--talks about her two new L.A. shops, her...
  From Los Angeles Magazine, September 01 1998
• Italian Beauty Market Continues To Mature.(includes related article on a european cosmetic conference)
  Milan -Boosted by a rebound in consumption, the Italian beauty market grew nearly six percent in 1997 to $6.6 billion (11.6 trillion lire) in retail sales...From Drug & Cosmetic Industry, June 01 1998 by Amy B. Barone
• Ferretti-to-wear. (interview with fashion designer Alberta Ferretti)(Interview)
  Fashion designer Alberta Ferretti first opened a boutique in Italy when she was 18 years old. She started out by selling other brands such as Armani and...From Interview, October 01 1998 by Ingrid Sischy
• Italian Fashion Italian Designers Italian Fashion Timeline History and trivia of the Italian fashion industry. http://italian.about.com/cs/fashion/ 
• Art and Culture - Features a profile of Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Gucci and Pucci among others. Link to recommended URLs on their work and on other figures in the industry.
  http://www.artandculture.com/arts/discipline?movementId=214 

Italian cars

• http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Italy/Recreation_and_Sports/Automotive/History/
• http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Italy/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Automotive/Makers/Vehicles/
• Subject headings to use when searching library catalogues : racing cars; sports cars (then check contents/index of books)
• Key words to use when searching the Internet: 'Italy' or 'Italian' and 'industry' and 'cars' or name of specific manufacturer e.g. 'ferrari', 'lotus'.
• italiaspeed.com: the Italian car news information portal Breaking news from the italian auto industry, new model & concept car releases, spy shots & latest industry rumours. Motorsport news including F1,
  http://www.italiaspeed.com/ 
• La dolce vita: Italian style takes L.A. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertising)(Product Announcement) Romy de Courtay. June, 2002
  http://www.findarticles.com/cf_atinds/m1346/6_47/87024583/p1/article.jhtml?term=italian+car+idustry 
• Fiat's Oct. Italian car sales fall 21 percent; Ford gains ... November 7, 2002 ... - TOP STORIES. Auto industry dashboard. Business news in brief... http://www.auto.com/industry/iwire7_20021107.htm 
• www.barchetta.cc  the classic and sports car channel of Italian vehicles
• www.supercarsite.net the ultimate resource for all kinds of fast cars
• www.alfaromeo.com 
• www.ferrari.com 
• www.fiat.com
• www.lancia.com   
• www.lamborghini.com
• www.maserati.com
• www.autoindex.org  - the most comprehensive auto catalog of the internet. It has listed the whole range of car makers, tuners and specialists, available by make, country, body type or category and provides photos as well as technical specifications
• VeloceToday - Online Magazine for Italian Car Enthusiasts! Online Italian Automobile Magazine covering Ferrari, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, OSCA, Zagato, Ghia, Pininfarina and F1 Racing. http://www.velocetoday.com/lifestyle/lifestyle_4b.php 
• Giovanni Agnelli, 81, ex-boss of Italy's Fiat. Obituary January 26, 2003
  http://www.suntimes.com/output/obituaries/cst-nws-xfiat26.html 
• Viva Italia: inside the Italian motorcycle industry.(Industry Overview)
  Italy is the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Italy has been involved in the development of motorcycles since the 19th century. From Dealernews, February 01 1998. www.findarticles.com/cf_atinds/m3323/n2_v34/20442900/p1/article.jhtml?term=italian+fashion+industry 

Italian wine & food

• http://www.made-in-italy.com/winefood/
• Italia Mia - italian cuisine links and shopping. All you wanted to know about Italian cuisine but could not find anywhere else.  http://www.italiamia.com/cuisine.html 
• Subject headings to use when searching library catalogues : Cookery, Italian
• Key words to use when searching the Internet: 'Italy' or 'Italian' and 'industry' and 'wine' or 'food' .
• Italian pasta industry appeal. (Food Industry Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  Italian pasta industry appeal. (Food Industry Report). From Eurofood, November 08 2001
• Italian food export volumes slipping. (Food Industry Report).(Brief Article)
  Italian food export volumes slipping. (Food Industry Report).
  From Eurofood, March 28 2002
• More Italian food protected. (Food Industry Report).
  (The European Commission gives special status to olive oil from Veneto and bread from Ferrara)(Brief...More Italian food protected. (Food Industry Report).(The European Commission gives special status to olive oil from Veneto and bread from Ferrara) From Eurofood, November 22 2001
• About - Italian Cuisine Delve into the delicious world of Italian food and wine. From ingredients and recipes, to all the best Italian wines. ... About > Food & Drink > Italian Cuisine. Search ... Stores. Tips & Tricks: About Wine. http://italianfood.about.com/ 
• http://www.epicurissimo.com/
• http://www.italianwinereview.com/
• Windows On Italy - Cultural Tidbits: Cooking THE ITALIAN CUISINE The Origins of the italian Cuisine: Magna Grecia and the Etruscans The history of Italian cooking begins with Magna Grecia, where the culture of the Greek colonies popularized the ...
   http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/tidbits/cooking.html 
• http://www.italiancookingandliving.com/ 

   

Italian film industry

• Italo B.O. gets high-minded.(Italian film industry)(Statistical Data Included)
  ROME While buffoonish comics and curvaceous babes once ruled at the Italian box office, more and more lowbrow comedies are taking a dive as local audiences...From Variety, March 19 2001 by David Rooney
• Italo auteurs awaken with Cannes-do attitude. (Italian film industry)
  The Italian movie industry is expected to produce more movies of international caliber this year with movies such as Nanni Moretti's 'Aprile' and Mario... From Variety, January 05 1998 by David Rooney