ViTRINE
Our Quintessential Guide To Slow Living
Welcome to ViTRINE, our online editorial space. Rooted in a 2010 print origin for our stockists, this digital platform shares the core inspirations behind our slow fashion and slow living ethos. Discover articles and insights on quality, beauty, craftsmanship, well-being, and our vital connection to the natural world, influencing both our work and everyday existence.
A Love Letter to Milan
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The Art of Restraint
Read MoreMilan's innate knack for the elegantly understated yet judiciously decorative, and often playfully ironic, is rooted in the city's past. This balanced juxtaposition, evident in styles like the Valsecchi Bugatti Palace and Villa Necchi, was studied and intentional. What can we learn from Milan's flair for restraint and managing tension?
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Using Fashion As Knowledge
Read MoreDespite the vast differences in Milan's style offerings, all Milanese maisons share an unspoken legacy: using fashion as a means of imparting knowledge. This insight is what distinguishes the authentic from the caricature.
Browse By Topics
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Style
The Adagio WardrobeBased on our ethos of crafting a personal style, one slow and mindful choice at a time. The Adagio Wardrobe is a blog series on creating a wardrobe with purpose, fostering a deeper connection with clothes that reflect your style, and a step toward a more sustainable world.
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Milan Tour Experience
Milan UnveiledA travel blog series dedicated to our leather products' city of provenance. Uncover lesser-known stories and cultural contexts through a new, more insightful lens, exploring art, history, and the daily life of Milan—an exquisite guide to the heart and soul of Milan.
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Mindshift
EvoluMindAn accompanying journal to Elevate360, the learning arm of 72 Smalldive, curated for personal empowerment and transformation. Imbibe new insights and transform your perspectives to construct a life lived with a greater awareness of yourself.
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Leather Craft
Leather Craft - An Ultimate GuideA series dedicated to the craft of leather goods—from deciphering leather quality to caring for leather products, last but not least, styling with them. Explore and foster a deeper appreciation for leather artisanship.
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Playlist
Stream PlaylistVibe with us! SDIVE Sounds is a regularly updated playlist for the 72 Smalldive community. Our playlists are carefully curated to enhance your slow lifestyle aspirations – whether you're focusing, meditating, or simply unwinding.
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What's New
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Our Literary Selections
Finding inspiration for your next read? Whether as a comforting escape or a reflective interlude from our quotidian lives, at VITRINE, we're constantly discovering books that captivate us. Find our recommended reading list, shared with the intention that they'll enrich your world as much as they have ours.
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Fashion As Knowledge: The Milanese Philosophy o...
Anna Wintour's famous but misogynistic adage, "Versace dresses the mistress, Armani dresses the wife," analogizes the vast differences of Milan's style offerings. Despite that, all Milanese maisons share an unspoken legacy...
Fashion As Knowledge: The Milanese Philosophy o...
Anna Wintour's famous but misogynistic adage, "Versace dresses the mistress, Armani dresses the wife," analogizes the vast differences of Milan's style offerings. Despite that, all Milanese maisons share an unspoken legacy...
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Traveling in Style- Simplified
Our travel wardrobe is often an afterthought. What if we told you that paying attention to our travel wardrobe is the first step in enhancing our holiday experiences?
Traveling in Style- Simplified
Our travel wardrobe is often an afterthought. What if we told you that paying attention to our travel wardrobe is the first step in enhancing our holiday experiences?
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What Sandy Powell Taught Me About Personality D...
A lost dress from Derek Jarman's Caravaggio and the insights of Sandy Powell and Manuela Pavesi revealed to me the profound power of personality-driven dressing.
What Sandy Powell Taught Me About Personality D...
A lost dress from Derek Jarman's Caravaggio and the insights of Sandy Powell and Manuela Pavesi revealed to me the profound power of personality-driven dressing.
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The Art of Restraint in Milanese Designs
What does Milan's innate knack for the elegantly understated yet judiciously decorative teach us about solving problems creatively?
The Art of Restraint in Milanese Designs
What does Milan's innate knack for the elegantly understated yet judiciously decorative teach us about solving problems creatively?
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How to Look at Art (or Foster Empathy)
Guide yourself to a more personal and enriching art experience, and foster greater empathy, by simply asking five questions.
How to Look at Art (or Foster Empathy)
Guide yourself to a more personal and enriching art experience, and foster greater empathy, by simply asking five questions.
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Mastering Fast-Paced Projects: Insights from Mu...
Work can often feel like a whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and information overload. Here's how we can cope with the chaos under the relentless tick of the clock.
Mastering Fast-Paced Projects: Insights from Mu...
Work can often feel like a whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and information overload. Here's how we can cope with the chaos under the relentless tick of the clock.
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The Intimate Charm of Milan's Casa Musei
As Milan quiets down during the summer, with many independent shops closed, a unique opportunity arises: the Casa Musei - intimate journeys into the social and cultural evolution that shaped Milan.
The Intimate Charm of Milan's Casa Musei
As Milan quiets down during the summer, with many independent shops closed, a unique opportunity arises: the Casa Musei - intimate journeys into the social and cultural evolution that shaped Milan.
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An Ode to Milan's Summer Silence
Milan's summer quiet once felt disruptive. But this silence is a cherished reminder that Milan is still holding onto its soul. Unlike cities overrun by chains, Milan's local businesses take...
An Ode to Milan's Summer Silence
Milan's summer quiet once felt disruptive. But this silence is a cherished reminder that Milan is still holding onto its soul. Unlike cities overrun by chains, Milan's local businesses take...
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Milan's Fashion: What We Get Wrong
Even fellow Italians struggle to replicate the fine art of Milanese's dressing. What makes Milanese style so elusive?
Milan's Fashion: What We Get Wrong
Even fellow Italians struggle to replicate the fine art of Milanese's dressing. What makes Milanese style so elusive?
