NAVIGLIO
Curved backs and folk songs. A life along the “Vicolo dei Lavandai”, as rich need having pristine white shirts. The damp stone bank of the canal slowly consuming the washermen to the bone.
Interpreted by Michelle Moellhausen

BASILICA
In the desert Basilica, a cappella singing from the choir, echoed by the sheer stone walls. By the side altar, tiny lights of many a candle warm up the heart.
Interpreted by Violaine Collas

Ph. Daniele Colucci
GALLERIA
At the turn of the Century people would travel from far away, just to buy some travel items, or fine leather accessories.That place was known as “salotto di Milano”, and deservedly so.
Interpreted by Dominique Moellhausen

DIURNO
he hustle and bustle of the city was having a rest here.All sort of people – the weary traveling salesman, the good-looking businessman, and the working-class family just needing a shower. The Hygeia goddess, at the entrance of the Thermae, silently watching.
Interpreted by Julie Masse

BRERA
They say that in the picture gallery, at night, paintings are coming to life. The next day you will still be able to smell the blooming rose in Hayez’s kiss, and the patchouli of Caravaggio’s dark hues.
Interpreted by Violaine Collas

Cortile
In the hot summer all doors are opened on the ballatoio.
You can smell the evening coffee of every mamma in every house.
Two lovers are kissing in the shade.
In riches’ houses and working class’ alike, the jasmine in full bloom smells the same.
Interpreted by Dominique Moellhausen

LA PRIMA
December 7th
. The Milanese elite getting ready for the season opening.
A young lady in the gallery doesn’t pass unnoticed.
She wants all eyes on her, she knows she can get them.
Interpreted by Violaine Collas

DERBY
Bookmakers busy calculating odds, ladies commenting each other’s hats. Reporters make hast chasing the winner of the race. Flourishing nature all around them. Horse stables far away.
Interpreted by Dominique Moellhausen

PANETTONE
A traditional Milanese savoir-faire, doughy, buttery pastry and candied fruits anticipating the arrival of the merry festive season..
Interpreted by Mathilde Bijaoui

PIAZZA AFFARI
In “Piazza degli Affari”, the business is going on without a break. Just outside Palazzo Mezzanotte, a group of businessmen, dapper and debonair as only true Italians can be, is having fun ringing a bell.The emblematic signature of masculine fragrance: aromatic freshness.
Interpreted by Cécile Matton.
