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Travel story · Milan

Sophia Loren's Milan glamour

Sophia Loren's Milan is pure la dolce vita: couture houses, marble espresso bars, and the unmistakable energy of a city that taught the world how to be glamorous without trying.

Sophia Loren's Milan glamour
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Day 1: Quadrilatero della Moda

Loren was a friend of the great couturiers. Walk through the Quadrilatero, past the ateliers of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, where Italian style was shaped. Look, try, dream.

Valentino Miss V Women's Sleeveless Dress Size 46 Made Italy
Valentino Miss V Women's Sleeveless Dress Size 46 Made Italy

Day 2: Espresso and cinema

The espresso bars of the centre were her stage. Drink a ristretto standing at the bar of a historic caffè, and visit a cinema still showing classic Italian films.

Valentino 1993 Vintage Black Linen Dress White Stripe Bow Ribbons Size Large 90s
Valentino 1993 Vintage Black Linen Dress White Stripe Bow Ribbons Size Large 90s

Day 3: La Scala finale

Finish with an evening in the spirit of la dolce vita: a walk past the Teatro alla Scala and a dinner where the pasta is honest and generous. Like Loren herself.

Vintage 90s Valentino Intimo Women's Red Silk Lace Floral Night Dress Sz S/M
Vintage 90s Valentino Intimo Women's Red Silk Lace Floral Night Dress Sz S/M

Along the way

  1. 01

    Via Montenapoleone

  2. 02

    Via della Spiga

  3. 03

    Caffè Cova

  4. 04

    Teatro alla Scala

  5. 05

    Grand Hotel et de Milan

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    Navigli