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  Venice never quite seems real, but rather an ornate film set suspended on the water. -Frida Giannini Venice ...Utterly unique and truly otherworldly, filled with astonishing architecture and history, it has 446 bridges, a labyrinth of canals, and sumptuous churches with bustling cafes are every traveler's dream destination. Founded in 421 AD, this enchanting city is unique in every possible way, from architecture and atmosphere to culture or geography to transportation. It is tied up with 100 lagoons in the Adriatic Sea, once a central hub of merchant, art, and culture in the Middle Ages and Renaissance period.  With the influx of heavy tourists and the widespread of social media, wanderlust in you wonder if you can really feel or experience this place's true charm. Venice, a city where every corner is shared through photos and videos, might make you wonder if there's anything left to discover. But the truth is, visiting and witnessing a place like Venice...

  The capital city of Tuscany, Italy, Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is a City that breathes art and architecture, nestled in the rolling hills and villas in the picturesque landscape. Its name, derived from the Latin words for 'flourishing' and 'prosperous, perfectly captures its essence. The City's winding alleys, charming piazzas, and the idyllic Arno River beckon visitors. Every street is a gateway to its glorious past, with Columbus facades, arches, and bustling markets awaiting to unfold the tale of instantly creative Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Vinci, Botticelli, and more. Art is not confined to museums but is a part of everyday life in Florence, epitomized by its people.  1 . Piazza del Duomo —the heart of Florence and an architectural triumph. The iconic piazza consists of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, and St. John's Baptistery, which UNESCO recognizes as World Heritage Sites. The majestic and pompous Brunelleschi'...

  Living in a peaceful suburb in Connecticut, I always get psyched up visiting boisterously beautiful NYC - especially during Fashion Week when the swanky city gets even swankier. I have attended NYFW in Global Fashion Collective for the last few seasons. Yet, I am fascinated every time I attend and witness talented designers from around the globe,  and most importantly, each designer brings a bit of their country, culture, and art to NYFW. I am always in awe and amazed by Global Fashion Collective's knack for finding such one-of-a-kind designers. NAOKO TOSA  Sound of Ikebana This season unfolds with Nakaotosa,  Sound of Ikebana, the unexpected yet exciting opening where an art piece comes on the digital screen, and the model comes wearing the same design as if art comes into life. The brain behind the brand is a Professor of  Kyoto University, a new media artist, and The NY Museum of Modern Art Collection artist; her runway show at NYFW showcased a ready-to...