| by Holland Sanders | photography by Alex Lepe |Bold patterns, rich colors and elegant design embody the Italian sense of style. From perfectly tailor-fitted suits displaying daring yet sophisticated details to automobiles designed for luxury, the Italian lust for life is always in vogue. Achieving the Italian "vita bella" this fall is as simple as adding a few key designer pieces to your wardrobe. Gucci, Ferragamo and Armani are a great place to start – with a focus on classic cuts and traditional patterns, these pieces will never go out of style. Grey is making a bold statement this season as the color of choice for men and women and is paired to perfection with shades of blue. Finish your look with a small yet thoughtful detail like a tie clip that has been in the family for years or a handmade briefcase crafted especially for you for that particularly "dolce" touch. Quality, tradition and ultimate performance are all elements at the center of Italian design and can be at the heart of an easy, elegant fall wardrobe this year. CLICK HERE to watch the behind the scenes video.
directed by Craig Sylva, Jennifer Casseday-Blair and Spray Gleaves/video by James Verheyen/hair and make-up, Lemongrass Artistic Team/models, Erik Neff and Tionne Myles Smith, Kim Dawson agency/special thanks to Park Place for letting us borrow the incredible Maseratis
