3 Apps, 1 Style

If you love Italian Style (and who doesn’t?) here are 3 Apps you should not miss, to take 3 great brands like Tod’s, Gucci and  Ferrari directly to your iPad.

3 ways to know something more about Italian taste passing through a game, a ballet and an amazing photo story – and all completely free.

Let’s start discovering – click on the thumbnail to download the App on iTunes

TOD’S

Discover the Tod’s new application An Italian Dream – an artistic celebration of the quality and tradition of “Made in Italy” craftsmanship.

Dancing on Teatro alla Scala’s famous stage and throughout the theatre’s balconies and corridors, thirteen ballet dancers from Teatro alla Scala directed by Matthias Zentner and choreographed by Gianluca Schiavoni, interpret the passion and creative talent of the Tod’s artisans, giving voice to the skillful selection of the leather; the precise hand cutting of the pieces; the meticulous piecing together, and the intricate sewing of the parts to form the whole.

The result mirrors the exclusivity, quality and iconic creativity that goes into the multiple phases of making a Tod’s product. Discover the unique art video, the behind the scenes video, the inimitable world of Tod’s craftsmanship tradition and the app’s exclusive contents of An Italian Dream.

GUCCI

Come and play at the Gucci Children’s Collection: Playground to celebrate the launch of Gucci’s first collection for children. Play “Dress Up” with tops, dresses, pants, shoes and accessories from Gucci’s new Children’s Collection and try on looks with the “Style Me” feature.

After playing dress up, customize your background, draw and decorate with the Gucci Bear, stars, flowers and more! Email an e-card with your personalized voice message and fingerprint signature and share it all on Facebook and Twitter.

Listen to a selection of music through the “Gucci Music Channel”: a continuous 3 hour stream of Frida’s curated tunes, created exclusively for Gucci’s application users with seasonal updates. Access custom playlists created by Frida Giannini for the Gucci application and listen to her favorite tracks.

FERRARI

“Opus is not a book; it’s a concerto. A triumphant opera whose score is made up of cars, technology, history and achievements, and whose protagonists will live on forever. Opus, like Ferrari, is a unique experience” – Antonio Ghini, editor-in-chief of The Official Ferrari Magazine, and creative advisor to The Official Ferrari Opus.

A unique combination of technical flair, Italian style and elegance, mystique and an unquenchable thirst for perfection has made Ferrari the most desirable automobile brand in the world. The Official Ferrari Opus is the ultimate celebration of the Prancing Horse and the company’s continuing success, both on the race track and on the road.

Whether it’s behind the scenes with the workers at the legendary factory in Maranello, at the races with the F1 team or in the cockpit with the drivers, The Official Ferrari Opus offers an unprecedented insight into the magic of Ferrari.

In the quest to create the ultimate publication on Ferrari, specially commissioned contributors and photo shoots, plus over 1,000 unique, rare or previously unpublished photographs, tell the captivating story.

The content reveals the true nature of this legendary marque and celebrates its fascinating history. Any Ferrari enthusiast will certainly appreciate that The Official Ferrari Opus reveals the story of this iconic brand in a way that has never been told before.

At Bellerive we already downloaded them all: what are you waiting for?

A creamy delight

Restaurant 100KM, Chef Fabrizio Garatti – Tiramisù classico in tazza

It is one of the most famous Italian desserts, and indeed one of the most tasty: tiramisù, a cake so good and known, but whose origins remain shrouded in mystery..

Even The Washington Post provides some hypotheses about how this dessert was born: certainly there is lot of buzz because Tiramisu is incredibly delicious.
We made a small survey among our chefs: according to some, this dessert was born in Treviso, others say in Piedmont, but they all agree : this sweet is 100% Italian and made of fresh eggs, mascarpone, coffee, biscuits and cocoa.

Apart from technical details, we are glad to introduce you to our Restaurant 100 KM “Tiramisu classico in tazza“: most tempting way to finish your meal, served with small white and dark chocolate cigarette.

An Italian icon

It’s been a long time since the birth of a scooter noisy as a wasp (in Italian vespa), as far back as 1946.

After the second world war, Vespa has been the utility vehicle for many Italian families, representing the first mass mean of transport in Italy before the advent of automobiles. But Vespa’s success went over reality, as it appeared in memorable movies such as Roman holiday, Quadrophenia, The talented Mr. Ripley and others.

Italian Giorgio Bettinelli took a trip around the world, travelling for 254,000 km on his Vespa. Many other people are content to less demanding businesses, like participating in several meetings organized in Italy and Europe.

Around lake Garda you will see many Vespa, as it still is ideal for quick trips, feeling the same emotion and sense of freedom that our brothers, fathers and even grandparents felt in the past.

Probably Vespa is not the most common souvenir to take home, but some of Bellerive guests left us taking a piece of Italy with them: a new/old, legendary Vespa.