Canali in Rome opens a flagshipstore

Rome is having a new spot for Men's fashion. Canali. This famous italian brand opened a new boutique in via del Babuino 59. The store is spread on two floors. Downstairs, jackets and trousers. Also an interesting range of accessories such as ties and bags for the office in different sizes. Upstairs an interesting collection of wedding suits for men and a custom made department.  Canali was found in 1934, has 236 stores around the world. A great address to keep in mind.

A naked Christ from Michelangelo

I had the Stendhal syndrome, a strange sensation of vertigo that occurs when you see something very beautiful. I had it in front of the Risen Christ from Michelangelo Buonarrroti while I was visiting the  new exhibition at Musei Capitolini. It will last until September 14th. The statue shows Jesus, completely naked, with a cross in his hands. Michelangelo was only 15 years old when he did showing us the perfection. I also loved a bust of Brutus. Too bad that in the exhibition, some poems of Michelangelo that are not typed on the captions so that it is quite difficult to read them.

Piazza di Siena, a great horse show since 82 years

Yesterday I have been invited to the Longines Box : the brand is the official timer of Piazza di Siena, as it is simply called by roman. The winner of the spectacular Puissance competitiion was the italian horse rider, Emanuele Gaudiano. He won after falling from his horse Corbanus. He won because he he falled after the jump. He went over the obstacle. It was a very dramatic score for everybody watching the race. The nine competitors were all italian (second Roberto Arioldi)  except from Mark McAuley, an amazing irish rider who arrived 3rd. I love Piazza di Siena, it is still one of the most elegant appointment in Rome that occur every spring. I don't know why it has not be discovered yet by highend tourism. The Queen came here few years ago and She loved it. Don't miss it nex year.