1. the I TALIAN D ELEGATION WORLD SCHOOL FORUM 2014 VLADIVOSTOK Busto Arsizio I.T.E ‘Enrico Tosi’

2. GENERAL INFORMATION Official language: Italian Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Republic Population: 60 million. Almost 20% over 65 years old. Capital: Rome Currency: Euro (€) Drives on the right

3. The colors ofthree virtues The colors of the Italian flag represent three virtues HOPE HOPE FAITH CHARITY

4. LANGUAGES The official language is Italian German, French and Slovenian are also spoken in some regions We can’t forget the dialects widely spoken throughout the country

5. 20 REGIONS 4 of which have a special status giving them more independence from central government

6. GEOGRAPHY Italy borders with Austria, France, Slovenia, and Switzerland. It’s home to the microstates San Marino and Vatican City, it has two large islands and a lot of smaller ones. Over 75% of Italy is mountainous or hilly.

7. DO YOU KNOW THAT … There is a famous saying, “All roads lead to Rome”. Rome, known as “the eternal city”, is Italy’s capital and its largest city. Here you can find some of the world’s most famous buildings Colosseum Trevi Fountain Throw a coin to the fountain, it will bring you good luck!

8. MAJOR CITIES After Rome, Milan is the second-largest city in Italy. It is home to Italian fashion and finance. Florence is considered by many the home of Italian art. Venice, a unique city, sited on a group of small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges

9. FOOD DO YOU KNOW THAT … Pizza was invented in Naples: it’s one of the few words understood all over the world! The ice cream cone is an Italian invention. The national dish is pasta : an Italian consumes 25 kilograms of it a year.

10. DO YOU KNOW THAT … Italy has the highest number (50) in the world of cultural sites recognized by UNESCO world Heritage.

11. ITALIAN INVENTIONS Piano Vespa (an Italian-made motor scooter) Telephone (Meucci) Eyeglasses The espresso machine

13. WHAT WAS ITALIAN TRADITIONAL CLOTHING LIKE IN THE ANCIENT TIMES?

14. 753 BC0476 AD ANCIENT ROME Toga or stole Coloured fabrics for women Clothes indicate social status

15. 476 AD End of 1500 1400 MIDDLE AGERENAISSANCE Concept of fashion Color  Wealth Individualism Aesthetic revolution

16. WHAT ABOUT TRADITIONAL COSTUMES? Traditional clothing varies from region to region (sometimes even from town to town) Regional costumes are only used during special festivals or celebrations

17. Our region… L OMBARDY MEN Black suit and hat WOMEN Long wide skirts Wide sleeves with lace ‘Raggiera’

18. Our town… B USTO A RSIZIO the «Manchester of Italy» Since the beginning of 1800 Busto Arsizio has been one of the most important Italian centers for the textile industry.

19. the city of Fashion In the 1980s it entered the list of the world’s capital of fashion together with Paris, London and New York Our regional Capital… M ILAN 6,000 shops only in Milan!

20. If you go shopping in the «fashion district» you will find the most exclusive Italian brands There are also a lot of low-cost shops for teens Twice a year Milan hosts “the Fashion Week”

21. Before moving on, here is a little quiz … Do you know who designed the clothes of these celebrities?

22. Let’s start with...

23. G IORGIO A RMANI ! One of the most important Italian designers for prêt- à-porter

24. It’s now the turn of …

25. P RADA ! The brand that found the perfect combination between tradition and innovation

26. D OLCE & G ABBANA ! Surfing the wind of change since the 1970s Lionel Messi, Ballon d’Or 2012

27. New York City Ballet V ALENTINO ! The “Red Valentino” color is famous all over as a symbol of passion and class

28. Lady Gaga, Artpop Ball Tour V ERSACE ! Its creations are unique for the usage of unusual materials

29. Those designers, together with Gucci and the huge number of artisans all around Italy, mean … “M ADE IN I TALY ” IS THE THIRD MOST KNOWN BRAND WORLDWIDE AFTER C OCA - C OLA AND V ISA I TALY RANKS FIRST IN TEXTILES AND CLOTHING ACCORDING TO THE WTO TRADE PERFORMANCE INDEX I N I TALY THERE ARE 50,000 FIRMS AND 450,000 EMPLOYEES IN THE TEXTILE SECTOR

30. What do the Italian wear nowadays? High Fashion or haute couture was not meant to be accessible to everybody. Now exclusivity has been replaced with near mass availability. Trends flow across classes and fashions cross over borders too. Y OU NEVER KNOW WHAT TO WEAR THESE DAYS S PEAK FOR YOURSELF D RESSING « LIKE AN ONION »

31. 1.We read that in Italy everybody is fashion victim, that appearance matters and first impressions count. We do not know if that is true. We hope it is not a national trait. We like to think it does not have anything to do with clothes but only with taste and good manners. ADULTS

32. YOUNGSTERS 1.No uniform at school but decency is a must! 2.Our clothes are mainly of low cost brands 3.We like to personalize fashion trends

33. Silvia Airoldi Sarah Jane Raffaello Elisa Raimondi Mrs. Elena Petruzio

34. Silvia Airoldi Sarah Jane Raffaello Elisa Raimondi Mrs. Elena Petruzio