Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer and founder of a global fashion empire known for pioneering soft power dressing and quiet luxury, has died at age 91. His innovative approach to menswear and womenswear, along with his influence in Hollywood fashion, made him a legendary figure in the industry. Armani remained fiercely independent, building a brand that extended into hotels, restaurants, and cosmetics, and was celebrated for his sincerity and creative vision.
Most Italian chefs prefer homemade marinara but recognize that high-quality jarred sauces like Rao’s Homemade Marinara, with simple ingredients and no added sugar, are a convenient and tasty alternative for busy nights, especially when enhanced with fresh garlic and herbs.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his flamboyant style and textile innovations, has passed away at the age of 83. His company announced his death on Friday. Born in Florence in 1940, Cavalli's legacy in the fashion world will be remembered.
Researchers have reconstructed the face of a 16th-century Italian woman, buried in a mass grave for plague victims, who was believed to be a vampire due to a brick found in her mouth. The facial reconstruction, based on scans of the remains and historical data, revealed that the woman was around 60 years old and of lower class. The practice of placing a brick in the mouth of a suspected vampire was connected to the paranoia during the bubonic plague outbreak, and this is the first time archaeology has successfully reconstructed the ritual of exorcism of a vampire.
The article highlights the 25 best restaurants in Seattle, including Bateau, a unique steakhouse focusing on local, sustainable ingredients; Archipelago, offering modern Filipino cuisine with a Pacific Northwest twist; Artusi, an Italian restaurant known for its handmade pastas; Ba Bar, serving delicious Vietnamese dishes like phở hà nội and imperial rolls; and Bar del Corso, a popular Neapolitan pizzeria with a variety of toppings.
