Le Salon Curioso — Why Didn't the World Ever Invent the Milanese?

​If France exported the myth of the Parisienne, why has Italy—one of the world's fashion capitals—never produced an equivalent figure?

​During this second edition of Le Salon Curioso, we'll use fashion as a starting point to explore much bigger questions about Italy, from regional identities and social class to media narratives and cultural myths.

​Joining me is Angelica Frey, a Milan-born, Boston-based writer whose work examines Italy through fashion, pop culture and society.

​Together, we'll discuss questions such as:

​• Why did the world invent the Parisienne, but never the Milanese?

​• What does "Italian style" actually mean?

​• How do geography and class influence the way Italians dress?

​• Why has Italian fashion historically been associated with mature women rather than youth culture?

​• What do brands like Miu Miu, The Attico and La DoubleJ reveal about contemporary Italy?

​Le Salon Curioso is a conversation—not a lecture. Expect an engaging discussion followed by plenty of time for audience questions and exchange.