Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Lecce, 1988.


Fashion and Baroque, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna. Lecce Cathedral, Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Lecce, 1988.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Sicily, 1987.

Marpessa Hennink at Solunto, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna for Dolce & Gabbana. Sicily, 1987.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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.