^ above: “Wrongwood” Today I went to Milan to visit, with fellow Woodstock School alumna Ringae Nuek (herself a designer), some of this year’s Design Week sites. ^ Established & Sons: The Font Clock, by Sebastian Wrong – soon to be a fixture in every graphic studio in the world, no doubt. ^ furniture … Continue reading Design Week Milan 2007
Though not as grand as theDuomo, Sant’Ambrogio, named for Milan’s patron saint, is older, and decorated with bits of Roman architecture even older than itself. All these shots were taken without flash or tripod. more photos from Sant’Ambrogio:
Almost anywhere in the world, large railway stations are dangerous. Large crowds of travellers, many of them new to the place and a bit bewildered, offer tempting targets for pickpocketing and other crime. Milan’s Central Station is no different, and, especially lately, is even worse. I have long been leery of the area outside the … Continue reading Milan Central Station: Safety Tips
updated Oct 18, 2006 – prices could well be out of date by now! The Milan metro is moving to a smart card system for local passengers with monthly or annual passes. This is fine for the locals, but the authorities, in their infinite wisdom, have also removed the old ticket machines from most metro … Continue reading How to Use the Milan Metro
^ The sun never sets on Benetton Last Christmas season (Dec 2004) our teen expert, Ross, took me out to see where the cool young people shop in Milan. MM Shoes, in via Torino near the Duomo – trendy shoes and boots at very reasonable prices < The Calzedonia chain features socks, stockings, lingerie, and … Continue reading Milan: A Shopping Guide for Teens
