The solitaire pearl necklace.

Hernan Herdez Everyday Pearl Necklace.

Sprezzatura, allegory no. 4: the solitaire pearl necklace.

Lecce, 1988.

Fashion and Baroque, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna. Lecce Cathedral, Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Lecce, 1988.

Sophia Loren's perfume.

Diva by Emanuel Ungaro (1983).

Diva was Emanuel Ungaro's first perfume and was created by Jacques Polge in 1983. Conceived as a fragrance dedicated to women, even its bottle was designed to evoke the curves of the female body. So of course, this perfume was loved and worn by Sophia Loren, one of the ultimate women.

Top Notes:
Aldehydes, coriander, mandarin orange, Indian tuberose, bergamont, cardamom.

Heart Notes:
Carnation, orris root, Turkish rose, ylang-ylang, Moroccan rose, narcissus, Egyptian jasmine.

Base Notes:
Honey, iris, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, civet, vanilla, oakmoss, vetiver.

Sophia Loren, 1989.

Sophia Loren on the front cover of Sunday Mirror Magazine, March 5, 1989.

Medieval decor.

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Little things.

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Sicily, 1987.

Marpessa Hennink at Solunto, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna for Dolce & Gabbana. Sicily, 1987.

Armani suit.

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Dolce & Gabbana Sicily 58 bag.

My aunts all carried a bag just like this in the '60s. I think it's ultimate Italian lady handbag.

Putti with flowers.

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