Italy has elected a hard-right coalition led by Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the natioanlist Fratelli D’Italia (Brothers of Italy) party. Early results on Monday show that the party, which has its roots in the post-World War II neo-fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI), netted 26 percent of the parliamentary vote during the country’s national elections.
Milan is widely regarded as Italy’s fashion capital, home to world-renowned luxury designer brands such as Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. The northern industrial city has carved a spot out for itself as one of the world’s top fashion cities, joining the ranks of legendary giants such as New York City, Paris, and London to form a group known as the “Big Four.”
For the people of Danbury, CT the San Gennaro festival that took place last week was not only a story of tradition and heritage but also one of triumph. While festivals dedicated to the patron saint of Naples have existed in other American cities for generations, (Manhattan’s Little Italy is celebrating its 104th 11-day festival this week) Danbury’s five-day long celebration was its first ever.