The Milanese Woman

This unexpected editorial phenomenon spent over two months on the bestseller list and has been sold for a television series to be produced in 2024.

Part style guide, part introduction to the iconic and quintessentially glamourous Italian woman, this inspiring and even ironic guide reveals the attitudes and style secrets, with verve and irony, of the much-envied Milanese woman.

Like The Parisian, The Milanese has a certain inexplicable allure that sets her apart from her international peers. She “works hard and plays hard”, in the pursuit of meaning, mundanity and quality of life. She knows how important it is to throw a perfect dinner party, but she also values friendships and self-care.

She is a searcher, a scout of her own talent and unicity, a nature lover (tree bathing), a globetrotter. She works hard to surround herself with quality food, clothing (no labels and no bling-bling, please!) and never settles.

Filled to the brim with advice, addresses (in Italy and beyond) and lifestyle ideas, this charming manual will entertain and illuminate anyone attracted to all that Made in Italy has to offer.

A true Parisian recognizes the stylistic affinity of the Milanese woman. After all, they are alike…
Inès de la Fressange, author of Parisian Chic

Rights sold:
Japan (Asukashinsha Co)
Film rights optioned by Rainbow Productions