Six-year-old sloth Sago holds her newborn baby while hanging from a large branch at the Como Zoo.Courtesy of Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories The zoo announced the baby sloth’s death in a Facebook post on Friday there are incredible highs and heartbreaking lows — and this week A necropsy will help us better understand the cause we are focused on supporting one another and the animals in our care.” Six-year-old sloth Sago holds her newborn baby in April.Courtesy of Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryThe sloth's mother, a 6-year-old named Sago, gave birth April 2 while on exhibit The zoo said the baby sloth was found unresponsive in its habitat earlier this week Zoo officials believe it died overnight on Sunday night or Monday morning The zoo said this week also brought some good news from the zoo’s primate building: the birth of a baby Emperor tamarin “Bleu is the first offspring of mom Ilsamar and dad Reggiano, and all are doing well in their habitat. Emperor tamarins are remarkable parents — the father plays a big role in raising the young, carrying the baby on his back for the first several weeks,” the Facebook post said Bleu and the tamarin family will be on exhibit in the primate building MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all 2025Courtesy of Grand Hotel TremezzoSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links They’re some of the lake’s most captivating treasures Passed down in one Italian family for four generations Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is deeply enmeshed in the history of Lake Como and grand staircases retain the allure of a sprawling family estate with antique Murano chandeliers and gilded overstuffed furniture in Como’s signature romantic opulence A litany of famous guests have slept within Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni’s walls and roaming its halls means unearthing pieces of the hotel’s storied past and closely guarded secrets Franz Liszt’s piano sits in a room mostly out of view except for those who look for it Around a corner is the suite where JFK had an Italian affair that history tried to cover up and tucked away in a suite is a desk from Winston Churchill’s stay The hotel’s most unexpected treasure is a utilitarian one: its bedding The silk duvets which grace each of the guest beds have been hand-sewn since the hotel’s founding in 1873 Originally woven from the silk produced from the mulberry trees that used to grow around lake the craft has been maintained by the hotel for over 150 years even as locally grown silk becomes a remnant of the past Today the silk duvets are still sewn by hand in the underbelly of the hotel If Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is a pure example of Lake Como’s old-world style Built on a stone grotto foundation that looks similar to the base of the other 19th-century wedding cake villas dotting the lake il Sereno takes a different turn as the eye wanders up emerging from the lake as a clean-lined modernist vision The product of Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola Il Sereno’s contemporary design is very much a choice in a place so prized for a very particular type of beauty a clean palette from which the eye is drawn outward to the lake and to the Alps rather than inwards to ornate woodwork and heavy textile furnishings Il Sereno is designed as if to convince you to move here with all-suite guest spaces which have a sexy seductiveness that entices you to linger a little while longer Gilded Age novelist Edith Wharton fell in love with the tiered folly-filled gardens of Villa d’Este when she visited in the early days of the 20th century and today the manicured grounds continue to enchant guests and serve as the centerpiece of the hotel While the gardens remain virtually unchanged since Wharton’s visit Villa d’Este’s interiors have evolved to something more reminiscent of a sleek luxury ubiquitous in properties the world over from Doha to Palm Beach than its original Italian palace origins Yet the most alluring of its spaces remains preserved and tucked away often out of view Hidden behind an unassuming door near the villa’s main restaurant is a room designed in 1805 specifically to be a bedroom for a very important guest: Napoleon invited the French emperor to stay and promptly commissioned a room on the ground floor for his arrival Countess Vittoria commissioned the space to be elaborately decorated in silk and brocades with ornate plasterwork ceilings which is known as the “Napoleon Room,” remains largely untouched from its original design preserved in its history almost as if it could be used at a moment’s notice for its original intention The historic building operated for decades as a decent tourist hotel but a recent top-to-bottom renovation transformed what was a tired Belle Époque place to stay into a modernist reinterpretation of a classic Lake Como villa The bones remain but have been enlivened with bright white paint and smart technology in the guest rooms that seems out of the next century The hotel’s crown jewel is its new subterranean spa—one of the largest in all of Lake Como—which offers a series of aquatic therapy rooms and pools that are so cozy beautiful body of water beyond the premises It’s tempting to arrive at the Como San Giovanni train station and leave immediately for one of the classic villas that ring the lake Yet resist the urge and linger in the town of Como itself Not far from the Duomo is the Palazzo Albricci Peregrini the palazzo opened as a six-room boutique hotel in 2016 A stay here is a window into an aristocratic home in the center of Como one far different from the palatial villas further north on the lake Today Palazza Albricci Peregrini retains its medieval walls and remnants of what is believed to be a Roman tower Traces of an early 16th-century fresco adorn the courtyard as does a funerary stele of Bishop Albricio Peregrino Grand Hotel Tremezzo can feel utterly familiar Perhaps that’s due to its sunny yellow façade and iconic orange window shades that seems to have inspired the Wes Anderson aesthetic or perhaps it’s because eagle-eyed guests will recognize it from the classic 1932 film It was Garbo who perhaps really put the hotel on the map that feels like the sum of Tremezzo’s indulgent parts with spacious rooms and an oversized bath overlooking the lake Craving an escape? From colorful carry-ons to cleverly designed packing cubes (how did we ever travel without them?), shop everything you need to make the journey in style—and as streamlined and stress-free as possible. The 31-year-old father went missing on Monday He went hiking in the mountains near Lake Como by himself and never returned and this wasn’t his first visit to the area The local authorities launched a massive search frot he man on Tuesday with over 100 rescue workers and volunteers combing the area while drones and helicopters searched from above They searched “endless hectares of forest,” dived into lakes and even climbed to over 1,800 meters above sea level to see if the Dutch tourist was trapped somewhere “They have done much more than was possible “Our thoughts now go out mainly to his family,” the mayor said after calling off the search It may be picked up again if new clues emerge Parma will have to postpone their celebration of Serie A safety as Gabriel Strefezza and some truly shocking finishing gave Como victory While Cesc Fabregas and co were already safe, the Ducali needed one last push to be mathematically sure of Serie A status Valentin Mihaila and Gabriel Charpentier were just some of the injury absentees See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog. as Patrick Cutrone’s weak finish was straight at Zion Suzuki while Jonathan Ikone’s acrobatic back-heel flick was over the bar from a Maxence Caqueret cross Suzuki got down quickly for a fantastic one-handed reaction save to keep out the Marc Kempf header on a corner Parma wasted a golden opportunity to take the lead moments later as Ange-Yoan Bonny managed to squirm to the by-line and flick it back off the outside of the boot only for Mateo Pellegrino to blast over from six yards The hosts came out fighting for the second half a crucial Maxi Perrone block preventing a tap-in on the Antoine Hainaut pull-back then on the resulting corner Pellegrino’s header bounced off the ground and onto the crossbar Emanuele Valeri couldn’t get enough on the ball as he came sliding in to meet a Hainaut cross at the back post while Nico Paz forced Suzuki to fingertip a very long-range scorcher over the bar Como really should’ve taken the lead on 72 minutes when Ikone sprung the offside trap and sent Suzuki to ground with a shimmy as Valeri tried to return the pass to Jacob Ondrejka rather than go for goal and the move fell apart ITALY – MAY 03: Nico Paz of Como competes for the ball with Emanuele Valeri of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Como at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 03 (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)Moments later as Douvikas sprung the offside trap on a ball over the top and his awful first touch turned into an accidental assist for Gabriel Strefezza to sweep home from nine yards The hosts simply should’ve equalised in stoppages when first Dennis Man forced a tricky save from Jean Butez from the edge of the area then ran into the box and was ready to tap in the roll across from the left from six yards forcing another Butez save and seeing his rebound deflected over by teammate Delprato Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a63771266b72d5e724e75be14d436dd1" );document.getElementById("i09170fc1b").setAttribute( "id" fixtures and results for the latest from Serie A © Copyright 2025 Rocket Sports Network Ltd GIVEAWAY: Win $500 for you and $500 to pay it forward – ENTER TO WIN! No purchase necessary → 🗣️ ¿Hola, como estas? 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On the injury front, Alessandro Vogliacco, Adrian Bernabe, Valentin Mihaila, Adrian Benedyczak, Nahuel Estevez, Gabriel Charpentier and Yordan Osorio are all unavailable for selection. Alberto Dossena, Sergi Roberto and Assane Diao are ruled out for the rest of the season, while Maximo Perrone is back from a ban. Real Madrid-owned Nico Paz will feature in the number 10 role, alongside Gabriel Strefezza and Jonathan Ikone. As Tasos Douvikas is dealing with a foot problem, Patrick Cutrone could lead the line. MENUFASHIONChanel Brings Golden-Hour Glamour to Lake Como for Resort 2026Staged at the famed Villa d’Este hotel the house’s cruise 2025/26 show was a cinematic ode to Italian craftsmanship and summer escapes Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis Entertainment/Getty ImagesThink of the latest Chanel cruise collection as a palate cleanser—a clean interlude after Virginie Viard’s departure from the house and before Matthieu Blazy’s first outing The Chanel design team headed to Lake Como in order to highlight its longstanding relationships with Italian artisans Chanel’s patronage of craftspeople in France is well known; in the 1950s Gabrielle Chanel herself famously started working with the shoemaker Massaro Chanel has also formed partnerships with other specialized manufacturers across Europe; key among them are the shoemakers Roveda and the silk label Mantera both of which are based in the Lake Como region Their work was highlighted in this collection Shown in the legendary lakeside hotel Villa d’Este with a soundtrack of classic Italian favorites by the likes of Pati Pravo and Mina the 2026 resort collection brought to mind an updated Dolce Vita fantasy and Margaret Qualley were seated in a civilized al fresco café-like setting to take in the striped dresses and delicately ruffled and embroidered party frocks and flirty colorful mules just this side of cha-cha Patterned silk foulards were worn on the head It’s not easy to make clothes that are both effortlessly carefree and utterly sophisticated it’s just another day at one of the world’s most glamorous resort destinations Sofia Coppola directed both the teaser of the cinematic show (seen below) and its corresponding short film  An original fire place on the second floor of t he penthouse characterised by Parisi's typical abstract morphology Villa Bolgiana's garden façade with an external staircase A dramatic Parisi fireplace incorporating floral wallpaper at Villa Bolgiana Villa Bolgiana's intriguing main staircase features a colour scheme and diamond-shaped handrail A built-in bed and bedside drawers by Parisi at Villa Bolgiana A string of sculptural sanctuaries by architect Ico Parisi on the banks of Lake Como helped cement the area as the heartland of Italian modernism; we explore his work in an article from the Wallpaper* archives It is the centre not because it has the most modernist buildings far from it – but simply because Como is where the architect and designer Domenico Parisi Parisi studied in Lausanne and then moved to Como in 1935 where he swiftly established himself as one of the area's key architecture and design scene movers and shakers Parisi joined the studio of Giuseppe Terragni an ambitious promoter of strict rationalism local modernist pioneer and designer of the (in)famous Casa del Fascio Terragni laid firm foundations for modernist Italian architecture but Parisi took his work to new heights after the war Como made regular appearances in Italian architecture magazine Domus thanks to several significant design exhibitions that took place there – including the 1957 show 'Colori e Forme nella Casa d'Oggi' (Colours and Forms in Today's Home) for which husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed a holiday home concept – as well as the construction of a string of local modernist residences Como's Sant' Antonio apartment block and Villa Bolgiana were both designed by Parisi and are both highly representative of the architect's approach after the war He and his then-wife-to-be Luisa Aiani established their La Ruota studio in 1948 committed to incorporating all fields of art into a single design expression are characterised by a fine integration of sculpture Situated in the narrow lanes of Como's Monteolimpino neighbourhood along with three other Parisi-designed residences Villa Bolgiana is a first-class example of the architect's typically lyrical style It takes the formality of Terragni's pre-war designs and makes it more human shifting architecture away from being a 'machine for living' and more towards a fine-art form of hedonistic enjoyment of life that reflects both the international organic design styles of the time and the Italian post-war optimism infused with a hefty dose of local atmosphere Villa Bolgiana and the three neighbouring villas were all constructed between 1951 and 1953 Luisa and architect Giampaolo Allevi worked towards a Gesamtkunstwerk ('total work of art') exercise; the complex not only works with its surroundings but showcases a series of artistic collaborations in the form of the villas' unique escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Parisi's furniture is perfectly documented at Villa Bolgiana overhung cornices and freestanding architraves create a dynamic expressive structure reminiscent of South American villas from the same period Parisi's villas are further enriched with sculpture by the likes of Fausto Melotti Mario Radice and Francesco Somaini (his abstract ceramic plates still feature in the villa) an abstract painting panel by Mario Radice and a colourful staircase with its flowing wooden ribbon of a bannister are just a few of Villa Bolgiana's intriguing features in which the architect lived until his death in 1996 provides a unique insight into his entire body of work from the early post-war modernism days to the radical thinking of the 1970s and 1980s artist-philosopher situated at the top of his Sant' Antonio block and reached by private elevator at the time of Wallpaper’s visit in 2011 who religiously kept her relative's legacy almost untouched 'I attempt to preserve the atmosphere of my ingenious great-uncle There are many of his paintings on the walls complemented with works of art by my mother who is also a competent artist,' said the owner with her eyes on a miniature model of one of Parisi's automobile installations from the 1980s This modernist residential building on the steep slopes of Como is undoubtedly one of the architect's masterpieces with prefabricated concrete units applied on the façade and bannisters the apartment feels almost like an independent object an attic refuge with dynamically shaped windows and a terrace offering breathtaking lake views It is home to a unique selection of artworks but there is also a discreet Lucio Fontana piece on concrete tiles on the terrace floor Fontana created an intimate relief painting on which he incorporated decorative glass marquetry Parisi makes extensive use of dark varnished wood found not only in some of his most iconic furniture creations but also in tiling and built-in storage systems in the apartment An accordion door between the living room and bedroom and a small open staircase leading to the attic study area with its original crystal-shaped fireplace create privacy between spaces yet at the same time maintain a spacious feel in the relatively small apartment It's this combination of art and design in every project that makes Parisi's architecture distinct and his legacy clear and all the objects that moved him and contributed to his unique creative and theoretical explorations This article first appeared in the October 2011 issue of Wallpaper* Adam Štěch is an architectural historian, curator, writer and photographer, based in Prague. He is the author of books including Modern Architecture and Interiors (2006) editor of design magazine Dolce Vita and a contributor to titles including Wallpaper* and Frame while also teaching at Scholastika in Prague Show dips into lucrative holiday market with butter-yellow lilac and gold lamé outfits reflecting beauty of the backdrop Chanel has a fresh-faced, avant garde new designer but it still stands for classic glamour. This was the loud and clear messaging at the first Chanel show since Matthieu Blazy took up his role the Lake Como palace hotel where Elizabeth Taylor Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich holidayed and which Alfred Hitchcock pronounced the most beautiful place on earth First on to the pebbled catwalk weaving through the hotel’s terrace was a white bathrobe-style coat Then there were capri pants in the butter yellow of the hotel parasols and a lilac tweed suit to match the wisteria trailing overhead Models swung tote bags big enough for pool towels while gold lamé cover-ups glinted as dazzling as sun on the lake A white bathrobe-style coat Photograph: Jacopo M Raule/Getty Images“To me Como is about the light,” said Bruno Pavlovsky “Life is cinematic here.” Famous faces including the actors Keira Knightley and Sarah Catherine Hook were dotted among a 900-strong audience mostly made up of Chanel’s biggest-spending clients named for a time when Caribbean cruises requiring trunks of glitzy loungewear were in vogue among the rich has evolved to stand for holiday glamour in general Spending on holiday wardrobes has increased exponentially across all price brackets: consumers spend less on dressing smartly for work and more on looking good on holiday for Instagram because a slice of this lucrative holiday market is worth a lot in sunglasses (There was a pair of shades to go with most looks in this show.) with substance: what's really trending this week a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved who made a short film on location at Villa d’Este to accompany the event which she described as “about that version of yourself when you get away when you may be different from how you are in real life” Chanel has doubled revenue and headcount in the past decade to become the world’s second-largest luxury brand behind Louis Vuitton It is more than 10 times the size of Bottega Veneta His October debut is hotly awaited but Pavlovsky is “not so interested in what happens in October” he is “interested in a future which begins in October We don’t rush.” Pavlovsky has said he will wait two years before judging whether Blazy is the right fit Pavlovsky dismissed any suggestion of moving production to the US as a strategy to avoid tariffs He said Chanel intended to maintain its current policy of price harmonisation in which prices are consistent in every country in the world adding that they would “find a way to cover the cost” of keeping prices low in US boutiques if tariffs were levied Tote bags were big enough for pool towels Photograph: Stéphane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty ImagesPavlovsky told Womenswear Daily that it was “the great admiration and respect for the heritage and the work done by Mademoiselle Chanel because it wasn’t about a kind of competition over image and size It was about the depth of what the brand stands for and how we could build on that to continue telling our story.” Blazy has begun to make changes including the hiring of the seasoned British haute couture specialist Andrew Heather who has worked under designers including Alexander McQueen and John Galliano A lilac tweed suit matched the wisteria trailing overhead Photograph: Antonio Calanni/APSilk scarves made in Como featured as ankle straps for heeled sandals on the catwalk Chanel has recently taken a 35% stake in the Como-based manufacturer Mantero which has been producing silk for Chanel blouses and printed scarves for more than 50 years Mantero will continue to produce clothes for rival luxury clients including Dior but Chanel believes that protecting key players in its supply chain is a sound investment at a time when global economic pressures are putting many specialist producers out of business Italy’s Lake Como is synonymous with la dolce vita glamor, drawing everyone from Milan’s business and creative elite to Hollywood movie stars to its historic hillside villages each summer Just an hour’s drive from Malpensa airport the destination is also becoming increasingly popular with international tourists who gravitate towards the dramatic mountainous landscape and grand villas sprinkled along the shores of the lake’s cool While many of these lavish properties are owned by A-listers like George and Amal Clooney several operate as five-star hotels that offer guests a taste of this opulent lifestyle—and plenty of cacio e pepe which means many of these destinations unveiled updates Here’s what to expect and look forward to if you’re traveling to Lake Como this summer: The first purpose-built hotel on the lake, Grand Hotel Tremezzo resembles a Wes Anderson fantasy with its perfectly symmetrical butter-yellow art nouveau facade A “see and be seen” spot for Como regulars for decades (its largest suite is named after longtime fan the hotel is celebrating its 115th birthday in style this year Its grandiose interiors span 80 guest rooms and suites which contrast the more contemporary design of the pool terraces at the back of the property Splashes of bold orange—from awnings and parasols to menus and stationary—evokes the refreshing Aperol Spritzes served at any of its six bars and restaurants Further up the lake than most of the other hotels Grand Hotel Tremezzo is located next to Villa Carlota and its famed botanical gardens and is a short ferry ride from popular Bellagio on the opposite shore the hotel is introducing a new restaurant concept in partnership with Milanese culinary hotspot Giacomo Milano right on the water A seafood-oriented menu that includes king crab and more is available at Da Giacomo al Lago for lunch and dinner at the lido-style beach club which overlooks the hotel’s “water on water” swimming pool and enjoys panoramic views across the lake Grand Hotel Tremezzo also collaborated with Gualtiero Marchesi “the maestro of Italian cuisine,” to update its La Terrazza fine-dining restaurant and build an entirely new kitchen for his  chefs to realize their works of art though from a loftier vantage point in the main hotel building the restaurant is an ideal spot to revel in this elegant setting complete with hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers the 24-suite hotel continues to add facilities for guests including a spa that first opened at the start of the 2024 season Designed by local firm VenelliKramer Architecture Studio the wellness facilities include an 18-meter pool inside a historic greenhouse subterranean relaxation spaces amid granite columns and ribbed vaults and a wet area carved into the Moltrasio stone These are connected to a series of secret tunnels that descend from the villa to the lake which have been restored so that guests can use them to traverse the multi-level site New for this year: A new Chris-Craft vessel joins Passalacqua’s fleet offering guests an unforgettable experience while touring historic towns or savoring a gourmet allowing guests to feel like they’ve stepped back in time Villa d’Este is famously home to the spectacular annual vintage car show La Concorso d’Eleganza—a prestigious event held in partnership with BMW Group that attracts auto enthusiasts from around the world and will include the car competition as well as live music offering a fun-filled day out whether cars are your thing or not the hotel will also host a special concert by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on August 20 taking place in the stunning Mosaic Garden with the lake as a backdrop The summer calendar also includes galas for July 4 and Bastille Day designed and customized for Villa d’Este by Tullio Abbate shipyards has been added to the hotel’s fleet for 2025 In Bellagio, the picturesque village occupying the peninsula where Lakes Como and Lecco meet, the 150-year-old Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is by far the largest and most impressive hotel The neoclassical building and waterfront gardens recall a decadent bygone era Many of the hotel’s spaces have received a refresh this year such as the cozy Cigar Lounge and the lakeside La Goletta Restaurant while the Drasena Sunset Bar now features new furnishings and navy-blue accents set up for hosting live musical performances during aperitivo hour Thirty of the 85 guest rooms have also been renovated including several signature suites that honor legendary former guests like John F But the hotel’s premier introduction this year is the Luce del Lago Spa which debuts after five years of development Touted as “the most expansive wellness center on Lake Como,” the oasis includes a hammam complex offering a variety of ancient traditional treatments Villa Làrio sits on the lake’s east shore and with just 18 suites split between four buildings offers a slower and more intimate atmosphere than many of the other Lake Como properties The main Palazzo building was restored in 2020 and features spacious reception and lounge areas for relaxing both indoors and out Nearby Villa Bianca hosts the restaurant that spills into the gardens while the Pavilion and Garden Suite buildings house independent accommodations for larger groups The hotel’s private pier acts as a launch pad for water sports while a deck suspended from the adjacent cliffside is a perfect spot to watch the sunset with a cocktail The villa is welcoming West Village favorite Bar Pisellino for a pop-up that will offer a weekly aperitivo experience featuring a curated selection of the bar’s signature cocktails and light bites Drink highlights from the menu include the Il Palazzo Negroni while seasonal dishes will “blend New York’s culinary edge with the soul of Italian cuisine.” Running from May 14 to August 27 so expect to see Villa Làrio make its mark in Pisellino’s New York space The first new hotel to be built on Lake Como in decades the five-star property is located in Torno on the eastern shore and boasts another example of the highly desirable swimming pool that extends out past the shoreline the hotel will introduce the Listening Suite a soundproof space outfitted with rare 1940s audio equipment and a curated vinyl collection from owner Luis Contreras this space can be booked by overnight guests or hired out for events executive chef Raffaele Lenzi is also debuting a vegetable-forward menu featuring takes on classic dishes while a series of exclusive culinary events with Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco kicked off on March 29 and runs throughout the season The villa’s eccentrically decorated interiors and meticulously manicured grounds are open to visitors throughout the season and the variety of guided tours available include an After Hours option to avoid the inevitable summer crowds And for those looking for something a little different consider a visit to a beautifully restored house boat moored on the lakeside at Ossuccio the vessel was designed in 1959 by Milan-based Studio BBPR—the same firm behind the city’s iconic Torre Velasca—for the Norsa family as a floating summer home for entertaining friends and it has finally been restored for visitors to explore La Velarca began welcoming the public on deck in September 2024 so this is its first official summer season © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Como 1907 secured their fifth consecutive victory in Serie A with a 1–0 away win over Parma setting a new all-time record for successive top-flight wins in the club’s history The match was decided in the 74th minute by Gabriel Strefezza who marked his 50th appearance in the Biancoblù shirt by scoring his fifth goal of the season converting a perfect assist from Tasos Douvikas the Lariani temporarily rose to tenth in the table continuing their remarkable form and steady growth under the leadership of Cesc Fàbregas COMO 1907 (4-2-3-1): Butez; Vojvoda ( 83’ Van Der Brempt) Ikoné (84’ Fadera) ; Cutrone (56’ Douvikas) © Copyright 2025 Como 1907 Official Site In the days leading up to its cruise 2026 runway show, Chanel released a teaser video and photos shot by Sofia Coppola on the shores of Lake Como which set a cinematic tone for the collection This carried through to the runway looks themselves which were shown in an alfresco lakeside setting at the legendary Villa d'Este The cruise collection tapped into the glamour and nonchalant elegance of Italian summer style This Chanel woman vacations in Lake Como and exudes carefree sophistication belted swimwear with coordinating cover-ups Guests included ambassadors and friends of the house who took seats at sun-drenched café tables for the runway show Ahead of Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel in October the collection was presented by the Creation Studio providing an interlude before Blazy showcases his new vision for the fashion house in the coming months read more about the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 collection The glamour was turned up for the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 runway show The iconic setting at Villa d'Este on Lake Como communicated that—as did the clothes The collection evoked glamorous vacation style with pieces such as a ruffled scoop-neck evening dress primed for a black-tie dress code It embodies a jet-set lifestyle and robust social calendar with the wardrobe to match A-list celebrities close to Chanel arrived in Lake Como for the French fashion house's cruise 2026 show, including Knightley in a black-and-white palazzo dress adorned with a strung pearl belt Qualley styled in a tweed minidress paired with toe-capped slingbacks Nyong'o in a buttoned jacket and CC hair accessories and Hook wearing a sleek LBD and quilted bag Special ProjectsKristen Nichols is the Associate Director Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury and covers fashion within the luxury market and interviews with leading industry experts Kristen has worked with brands including Prada and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com where she moved into print and digital editorial She graduated from the University of Southern California where she studied art history and business Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Chanel brought a touch of Italian splendour to its latest Cruise collection unveiling a vision of leisurely luxury on the sun-drenched terraces of Villa d’Este the historic grand hotel nestled on the shores of Lake Como Set against a backdrop of classical architecture and wisteria-draped gardens the show celebrated not just the allure of the Italian lakes but a broader ideal of escape indulgence and timeless glamour — all hallmarks of the brand’s identity Though this was the first show since Matthieu Blazy’s appointment as creative director the designer did not contribute to the collection which was developed by Chanel’s in-house studio was subtly felt in the careful orchestration of heritage and modernity The collection channelled the spirit of Slim Aarons’ jet-set imagery lilac tweed skirt suits and glimmering gold lamé cover-ups that caught the sunlight like ripples on the lake Models carried oversized totes — more poolside than boardroom — and sported silk scarves as ankle ties for heeled sandals These details nodded not only to the locale but to Chanel’s deepening ties with Italian craftsmanship The house recently acquired a 35% stake in Mantero the Como-based textile manufacturer that has produced its printed silks for over 50 years Chanel sees the move as an investment in preserving key suppliers amid growing global economic pressures with the show evoking a sense of luxurious suspension — White Lotus meets La Dolce Vita The guest list of 900 included loyal Chanel clients alongside celebrities such as Keira Knightley and Sarah Catherine Hook Representing the brand in Matthieu Blazy’s absence was Sofia Coppola who created a short film inspired by the idea of reinventing oneself while away from everyday life now serves a more modern desire: to look effortlessly elegant while on holiday — and especially online Spending on holiday wardrobes has outpaced that on workwear in recent years and brands are eager to capture this lucrative market Nearly every look at Chanel’s show came with sunglasses he is already shaping the future of Chanel He recently hired British couture expert Andrew Heather known for his work with McQueen and Galliano insists on patience: “We work on Chanel time We don’t rush.” He plans to wait two years before evaluating whether Blazy is the right fit Chanel’s commitment to European production remains 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lost only twice at home to Como — once in 1931 and again in 1956 Como come into the match in strong attacking form having scored in each of their last five Serie A away games — netting 10 goals in total It’s their best away scoring streak in the top flight since 1976 when they found the net in eight consecutive matches on the road The first leg earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Nico Paz for Como and Ange-Yoan Bonny for Parma the first Gialloblù defender since 2004/05 to register six or more assists in a single Serie A season he’s among the league’s most productive full-backs Ange-Yoan Bonny has contributed to more goals than any of his teammates this season (six goals and three assists) and scored in the reverse fixture — he’ll be aiming to repeat that feat Jacob Ondrejka made history by becoming the first Swedish player since Zlatan Ibrahimović to score a Serie A brace while Mateo Pellegrino has scored all three of his league goals at home the spotlight falls on Nico Paz (six goals and six assists) who netted his first Serie A goal in the reverse fixture against Parma Both Mërgim Vojvoda and Patrick Cutrone have a history of scoring or assisting against Parma — Cutrone could even register assists in back-to-back Serie A matches for the first time with a goal and an assist in his last two games; another assist would mark his best creative season in Serie A Marc-Oliver Kempf has played more minutes than any other Como player this campaign and leads the team for defensive clearances “I’ll always be older than him but now he’s the one in charge,” Como goalkeeper Pepe Reina tells The Athletic speaking about his former Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas Reina joined the Italians on a free transfer last summer after Fabregas convinced him to join the upwardly mobile project at the Serie A side Former Liverpool and Napoli man Reina is 42 but says the change in their relationship has not been difficult and the ‘mister’ (manager Fabregas) convinced me about the project,” Reina says Cesc is going to be one of the very top coaches He has his ideas of football and also a pragmatism when it comes to communicating his message to everyone Reina was not the only former colleague Fabregas got in touch with last summer was also convinced by his fellow Catalan’s ambition “Como called my attention for many reasons,” Sergi Roberto tells The Athletic “The first was the boss — Cesc was my team-mate as Como had just been promoted from Serie B Cesc was one of the keys for me to make this decision.” Fabregas first got involved with Como as an investor, through his agent Darren Dein, son of David Dein, who was Arsenal’s vice-chairman during the Spaniard’s time at the Premier League club The former Chelsea and England midfielder Dennis Wise also helped convince Fabregas to join the team as a player for the 2022-23 season Fabregas stayed at the club as coach of Como’s under-19s setup Fabregas was promoted to interim head coach of the senior side Roberts returned to his role as Como’s head of development and Fabregas was confirmed as the full-time head coach on a four-year contract last July Como currently sit 13th in the Serie A table nine points clear of the relegation places with seven games to go but are seventh for possession percentage (54.3) and eighth for pass completion rate (84.8) hinting at the influence of Fabregas’ time at Barca with Pep Guardiola and also lessons learned from Vicente del Bosque at Spain and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal “I had the good fortune at Barca to have many coaches whose idea of football was very similar,” says Sergi Roberto who played with Fabregas for Barcelona from 2011 to 2014 Xavi and now Cesc is to always have the ball That is the general idea — then each coach adds their own differences.” Como are also fourth for tackles per game (17.9) and fifth for dribbles per game (7.2) in Serie A this season showing perhaps a more physical and direct influence of their head coach’s time working under more pragmatic managers in Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during Premier League title-winning seasons at Chelsea “(Fabregas) has had the good fortune to have had many great coaches who spent eight years together with Fabregas in the Spain national squad World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012 along the way Wenger was a really important figure for him,” Reina says But the team has kept evolving and adapting looking to press really high up the pitch — and that is what competing is about Cesc has played in four top leagues (Spain to enrich your ideas and help your career.” Asked what makes Fabregas different from Xavi and others in the Barcelona coaching tree Sergi Roberto points to the amount of detail in scouting opponents “Cesc reads games very well and reads the opponents very well,” the 33-year-old says what we have been working on during the week always happens That speaks really well to Cesc as a coach.” a conglomerate owned by two billionaire Indonesian brothers According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index they are together worth more than $35billion (£26.8bn) making them among European football’s richest owners When Djarum took control at Como in 2019, the team from a city in the north of Italy, a short drive from Milan, were in the fourth tier. Significant investment has helped them quickly climb the divisions, along with intelligent recruitment which blended a core of players who knew the club pre-takeover with proven Serie A operators incentivised to drop down a level the primary objective was to stay in the division,” Sergi Roberto says “They needed players used to competing at the top level and who could help the team a lot We dominated games but didn’t close out results.” often captaining the side when he is in the XI I’ve participated when they needed me,” Reina says “But I know my role is above all off the pitch What was needed was to instil more of a winning mentality in the dressing room.” Among this season’s outstanding performers has been the Spain-born Argentina Under-21 international Paz the attacking midfielder has already scored six goals and made five assists “Nico has an extraordinary level of talent,” Reina says “He can still improve a lot more and he knows that He’s just 20 years old and we cannot forget that.” Everton and England midfielder Dele joined in the winter window having not played at all since a loan spell at Turkish team Besiktas in 2022-23 Dele has only played nine minutes in Serie A so far, a substitute appearance in January which was cut short by a red card That was his first game for any club since February 4 Reina says the 29-year-old had shown in training that he could get back to the level which saw him earn 37 England caps between 2015 and 2019 “(Dele) is a magnificent kid and an extraordinary player,” Reina says But he’s on the way back and can be an important player again you can see he’s a different type of player who can do things that others cannot he’ll return to be the player he was before.” Como’s January strengthening also included spending a combined €40million on midfielder Maxence Caqueret from France’s Lyon centre-forward Anastasios Douvikas of Celta Vigo and winger Assane Diao from another La Liga side Real Betis Fabregas’ team have moved clear of the drop zone with results including a 4-1 home win against Udinese in January and a 2-1 defeat of visitors Napoli a month later Sergi Roberto’s contribution has been curtailed by knee and calf injuries but he has recently returned to fitness and came off the bench in last week’s 3-1 away victory at last-placed Monza Como host 10th-placed Torino on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 5pm UK time; noon ET) Another win will carry them 12 points clear of the bottom three “Our objective this year was to stay in Serie A and we’re close to that now,” he says “I’m ambitious and I’d like to finish 10th (in the 20-team division) this season While Como 1907 (their full name) have been around for almost 120 years football is not the first thing most people think of when the place is mentioned Lake Como has been a magnet for wealthy and distinguished visitors for at least two millennia Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt Fabregas himself first knew Como from staying at its lakeside €1,000 a night Villa d’Este hotel Como’s 13,602-capacity Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is also right by the water or “just a stone’s throw from George Clooney’s villa” Visitors for Como games over the past few seasons have included Kate Beckinsale UFC welterweight Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson Jamie Vardy and UK rappers Aitch and Krept & Konan “When the actors and singers come to see the game we don’t really get to speak to them,” says Sergi Roberto “But we’re delighted that so many people want to see the team Football royalty is also involved in Como — former France and Arsenal star Thierry Henry is another stakeholder in the club Reina says he has not spoken to Henry yet and is not yet sure if he will continue playing next season (he will turn 43 in August) but he has no doubts about the ambition of this project Dennis; players with a lot of experience who saw something in Como,” Reina says Look at the transfer market in January: you can see the ambition here is maximum Three or four additions in different positions would strengthen again this summer and in the near future be fighting up near the top and put Como’s name on the (football) map.” with a training-ground modernisation completed last year a stadium refurbishment and expansion due for completion by 2028 and a new youth academy also in the works “Staying up this season is really important,” Sergi Roberto says “Being in Serie A creates the base for this project “The mister (Fabregas) also has enormous ambition Dermot joined The Athletic in 2020 and has been our main La Liga Correspondent up until now. Irish-born, he has spent more than a decade living in Madrid and writing about Spanish football for ESPN, the UK Independent and the Irish Examiner. Follow Dermot on Twitter @dermotmcorrigan Emergency services in the province of Como, Italy, are searching for a 31-year-old Dutchman who went missing while hiking in the mountains alone on Monday afternoon. 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expensiveALAMYCristo FoufasFriday May 02 2025 The Sunday TimesI’ve always lived beyond my means it’s the reason I identify with one of my favourite songs: Eartha Kitt’s Champagne Taste The most scathing lines are: “Do you wanna take me cruising on an ocean liner with my champagne taste and your beer-bottle pockets/ Don’t forget to write me when you get there in your row boat/ When you’ve paddled across the sea without me.” My identification with Kitt’s pain couldn’t have been more evident than when I chose to surprise my partner for his 40th birthday with a trip to one of the world’s most glamorous and expensive destinations Lake Como — somewhere we’d always longed to go Recent holidays had included a beachfront suite at a five-star resort in Goa and a staffed private villa with friends in Morocco I resigned myself to having to stick to a three-star budget That would mean none of the trimmings: no luxurious lake-view hotel with terrace When we boarded our easyJet flight to Milan and were faced with a sea of orange including the more expensive easyJet seats (ie the front row) The shore by the town of TremezzoALAMYAs I sipped my bloody mary in a brand new Airbus It wasn’t long until my blissful budget breeziness turned into a no-frills nightmare but ultimately the price of £42 for five days — and the Italian heritage — convinced me that there was no better vehicle for our Italian adventure • Lake Como v Lake Garda: which one should you visit? Unfortunately I’d used American Express to pay on a comparison site and certainly didn’t want to take one on holiday Cristo Foufas by Lake ComoWhat a fool I was • 10 of the best hotels in Lake Como for 2025 Pulling our luggage along in the intense heat Then we walked past the stunning five-star Albergo Terminus hotel The view over Bellagio and the stunning landscape around Lake ComoGETTY IMAGESI’d never understood the appeal before Our joy made me wonder if I’d been wasting thousands on hotels over the years • 11 of the best affordable hotels in Milan under £150 There was nothing for it but to take a chance The pizzas here are worthy of the finest Italian trattoriasGETTY IMAGESWe sat lakeside in Ristorante Cervo and ordered in dread It was an unexpectedly wonderful end to a day fraught with foreboding • 11 of the best villas in Lake Como I was starting to question every piece of travel advice I’d ever given myself But could we sustain this low-cost loveliness for the rest of our trip The funicular above the village of BrunateALAMYWhat you can have Nor could we have admired the village’s Bellavista hotel with its ornate ceilings Bellagio’s historic winding streetsGETTY IMAGESAnd bravery was what we needed on our final day No money in the world would have made me miss seeing my partner turning green as we hung on for dear life while the driver went Formula 1 along narrow lakeside roads We spent the afternoon browsing Bellagio’s amazing shops At about £18 it is quite possibly the cheapest and best Como sightseeing trip you could want Bellagio’s pretty church squareALAMYPassing gorgeous villas and hotels with the sun on our faces and the breeze through our hair It was a low-cost experience we simply wouldn’t have had by road We’d been truly bargain-basement brainwashed a western lowland gorilla born in the Como Park Zoo has died following years of battling brain lesions the decision to euthanize Nyati was made on Tuesday following a medical assessment which they say confirmed a significant decline in the gorilla’s quality of life Nyati was a member of Como Zoo’s family troop of western lowland gorillas She was the daughter of Schroeder and Alice and lived alongside her parents and fellow troop members: females Nne and Dara and Dara and Schroeder’s offspring Complications with Nyati’s health began in 2020 when she was diagnosed with Baylisascaris procyonis likely contracted through environmental exposure when she was young Como Zoo says she was successfully treated but that the parasite had caused permanent brain lesions that led to progressive degeneration The degeneration began to affect Nyati’s coordination mobility and motor skills as she got older Como Zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams provided Nyati with extensive support environmental modifications and consultations with outside specialists and as her quality of life continued to decline the difficult decision was made by the zoo to euthanize her but by everyone who came to know her,” said Wes Sims Director of Animal Care and Health at Como Zoo “Her life was shaped by medical challenges The decision to let her go was extremely difficult but it was the most humane option for her.” The Zoo said Nyati spent her final days outside with her family before going in for her final procedure “Nyati had a gentle presence and a quiet strength,” said Jill Erzar she continued to interact with her family and move through her space in her own way Western lowland gorillas are a critically endangered species native to central and western Africa The zoo says the species faces numerous threats Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2025/26 collection — officially kicking off Cruise season (personally Held at the iconic Villa d’Este on Lake Como Chanel transformed the historic palace hotel into a stage for a vibrant celebration of Italian glamour and carefree elegance Directed by the Chanel Creation Studio and teased through a dreamy film by Sofia Coppola the collection captures the nonchalance and cinematic allure of a luxurious lakeside retreat blending the House’s codes with the romantic essence of this storied destination Set against the lush gardens and opulent interiors of Villa d’Este a haven for celebrities and artists since the Renaissance the collection channels the joy of dressing up for a glamorous Italian getaway and orange—mirrors the villa’s warm hues and Lake Como’s serene waters flounced taffeta ball gowns in pastel shades evoke the lake’s gentle ripples The collection’s contemplative yet playful spirit invites wearers to luxuriate in the art of being noticed inspired by the hotel’s legacy of effortless sophistication The Creation Studio infuses the collection with dance-inspired energy reimagining classic silhouettes with a modern A lightweight tweed trouser suit swathed in multicolored sequins and a gold lurex damask suit exudes a supple backless jumpsuit in pink and orange striped lamé Evening pajamas and a black ensemble of a sequin-embroidered blouse and flared trousers capture the ease of summer nights evoking the cinematic world of Luchino Visconti a close friend of Gabrielle Chanel and frequent Lake Como visitor inspire delicate lacework and floral embroidery across the collection A black skirt suit adorned with beaded braids a flared dress with chiffon flower stripes and a white suit with cropped trousers and a Spencer jacket showcases these botanical motifs Classic cruise codes also anchor the lineup: strawberry ice cream-colored pea coats blue and white striped jersey trousersuits and vibrant knitted cardigans and polos nod to Chanel’s nautical heritage blending timeless elegance with contemporary flair Chanel’s iconic accessories elevate the collection’s luxurious nonchalance and oversized poolside bags complement Hollywood-style long gloves and black sunglasses Patent leather mules ground the looks with understated sophistication ensuring every detail embodies the Villa d’Este’s harmonious glamour Presented just months before Matthieu Blazy’s debut as Chanel’s creative director in October 2025 honors the House’s deep connection to Italy From Gabrielle Chanel’s visits to Venice in 1920 to her collaborations with Visconti Italy has long shaped the brand’s narrative “Chanel is half French and half Italian,” with significant production a 16th-century royal residence turned luxury hotel with fans praising the collection’s “cute pieces” and its Italian accent and pearls with youthful miniskirts and cropped shirts also resonated with Gen Z signaling Chanel’s appeal to a new generation Chanel’s Cruise 2025/26 collection is a masterful ode to Lake Como’s timeless allure and Italy’s art de vivre into every stitch it invites wearers to embrace the elegance of a summer escape As Chanel continues to bridge its French heritage with Italian craftsmanship this collection stands as a radiant testament to the House’s ability to captivate and inspire Haute Living hosted an exclusive Haute Leaders dinner at Alessa NYC a modern Italian gem in the heart of New York’s Penn District certain names echo not just for their scents but for their seismic influence on the industry Estée Lauder unveils its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone We’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day gifts that will pamper and indulge the ultimate beauty lover in your life Haute Living and hip-hop legend Fat Joe celebrate the launch of Sonrisa Rum at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach IWC and Mercedes-AMG Petronas kicked off the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a soiree featuring George Russell and the stars of the new F1 film Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events Nick Hanushchak’s journey from Springfield Pennsylvania to the banks of Lake Como was a quiet leap of faith — a chance to step into a new country As the first recipient of the Como 1907 Scholarship the 18-year-old centre back spent a formative year learning his craft in one of the most tactical football environments in the world Born to Ukrainian parents and raised just outside of Philadelphia Hanushchak came through the Philadelphia Union Academy before making the 4,000-mile move to Italy “It was my first real experience living by myself His routine in Como was a full one: training with the Primavera squad Italian lessons three times a week with his tutor Elena The shift from American to Italian football took some adjusting “The styles of play were definitely very different,” he explained You also learned a lot more about the mental side of the game A highlight of his time in Como was the opportunity to train with the first team “Learning how the pros take every little small detail seriously and how their mentality is that they go for every single ball 100% – that was one of the best experiences for me,” he said Those sessions gave him a glimpse of the standards and mindset required at the top level Hanushchak threw himself into life in Como Living in a city framed by mountains and lake views had always been a dream and he made the most of it — whether by walking along the lake or sampling the local gelato which he insists is “so much different than the US.” “It’s a very difficult language to learn,” he said learning new phrases and words that you use every day.” He also regularly attended matches at the Sinigaglia with his host family soaking up the rhythm and atmosphere of Italian football from the stands I don’t like to think about the future too much focus on sports and see where it takes me.” Nick Hanushchak’s time with Como 1907 marked the beginning of a bigger journey — one that reflects the club’s desire to connect continents His time in Italy was more than just an education in the game It was a reminder that some of the best growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone The Cruise 2026 season began yesterday with a Chanel show at Lake Como heralding the start of a series of jet-setting destination runway shows from fashion’s biggest houses Wallpaper* picks the best of the Cruise 2026 shows Unfolding at Villa D’Este – a palatial hotel on the lake’s shores – the en terrace runway show saw the house’s ‘Creation Studio’ channel an insouciant ease befitting the luxurious surrounds Think: off-duty movie star padding through the hotel’s covered terrace (memorable patrons of Villa D’Este include Elizabeth Taylor and Greta Garbo) Stay tuned for more from the Cruise 2026 season. Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Now, in collaboration with the Municipality of Como, the Club has announced initial plans and unveiled concept images for the Populous-designed redevelopment of their iconic stadium. While all of the current renderings are concept images, and therefore not necessarily representative of the final designs, the club expects to show completed designs following the completion of the first phase – the submission and approval of the Document of Feasibility of Project Alternatives (DOCFAP). The full expected timeline for the redevelopment is as follows: In the meantime, Como 1907 and the Municipality are committed to an open and transparent process,  engaging with fans and local residents throughout the development. Como 1907 President, Mirwan Suwarso commented: “Our aim is to ensure Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia remains a vital part of the community. The new project must honor the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium legacy while making it an active and accessible space for all citizens and visitors—not just for football, but for everyone to enjoy, 365 days a year.” ‘This is the first phase of the process. This stadium is not just for football, but a gift for the entire community. I look forward to the various phases and to being able to enjoy Como 1907 play inside the new G. Sinigaglia’. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit. Non facere corporis et expedita sit nam amet aut necessitatibus at dolore enim quis impedit eius libero, harum tempore laboriosam dolor cumque. Lorem, ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Illo temporibus vero veritatis eveniet, placeat dolorem sunt at provident tenetur omnis, dicta exercitationem. Expedita quod aspernatur molestias eum? Totam, incidunt quos. When English International Dele Alli first set foot in Como, he wasn’t just arriving at a new club—he was stepping into a storybook setting. The kind of place where football meets romance, where history and ambition collide. Following his signing as a player for Como 1907 in the January transfer window, BLU sat down with Dele to see how he was settling into life in Como, starting with the view. “When I saw the lake? I’d say breathtaking,” he tells us. “I think it’s one of the most unique, beautiful places I have seen so far.” For a player who’s graced the grandest stages in football, from the Champions League final to a World Cup semi, and experienced some amazing places, that’s saying something. But this new chapter is about more than just the view — it’s about what comes next. So how is he settling in? “I’m loving it,” he says. “Some days are tougher, but I’ve loved being here, meeting all the guys, bonding with my new teammates. Meeting everyone around the club has been a good experience.” Dele has played under some of football’s biggest names – Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Antonio Conte. Now, he’s working under a man he once faced across the midfield; Cesc Fàbregas. “I think he’s an amazing coach. It’s been difficult because obviously I am used to calling the coach ‘Gaffer’ and everyone here calls him ‘Mister.’” “Because I have played against him, it’s a different relationship than what I have had with previous coaches. For me, he was one of the best midfielders ever to play, so to be able to work under him and with him is an honour. It’s been a great experience so far.” Fàbregas has already pointed out that Dele has the ability to be a mentor to Como’s young talent, a role he’s embracing with his usual mix of honesty and humour. “I don’t know how that role is gonna go,” he jokes. “But I am definitely trying to help them as a senior player now, to help them learn from the mistakes I feel I made in my career in the early stages. “They’re a very talented group of players. I didn’t expect them to be as good as they are. The level is high, and they have some really special players.” Those young stars are in good hands with Dele. Working with managers like Pochettino and Conte, he’s picked up a lot of invaluable advice along the way. “I actually really enjoyed working with Conte. It was at the end of my time at Tottenham. I respected everything he did there during my time as well and seeing the way he worked, the passion he had.  “I think Poch was always telling me to be myself. He wasn’t pulling me up on things that were unnecessary, whereas other coaches would have. He just allowed me to express myself in ways that I wanted to. “Being given freedom on the pitch is important. As footballers, we all have our own styles, our own things. Sometimes it could be a little too robotic -‘you have to run here, pass here’ – for me that takes the beauty away from the game.  “We want to entertain, we want to do our own thing, and every player is different and brings different things. Sometimes you think of something on the spot and it works and it’s something that wasn’t planned so I think going away from structure and having your own uniqueness and your own personality is important.”As well as picking up advice from coaches, Dele has had his fair share of opponents that have dished out their own lessons. So who are the toughest players he’s faced so far? “Obviously, we weren’t directly against each other. But for me, Messi is the toughest.  “Kevin De Bruyne is one that I always put up there because we play similar positions. I’d be behind him and I’d see chances and I’d think, please, please don’t see that pass. And he would always seem to see it and find the pass perfectly. That is something I give a lot of respect to.” Respect is something Dele possesses a lot of, especially for those who have helped him make his way in the game from such a young age. The list of his biggest influences is exhaustive. “There have been a few,” he says. “From an early age, obviously the family that adopted me. My coach Dan Micciche and then Carl Robinson. Up until when I started playing at 16, they were a big influence giving me the chance to play professional football at men’s level at such a young age. “Then going to Tottenham, Poch and all his staff. I have already expressed how much they meant to me.” This is a player who is hungry, ambitious and determined. A player who was once the most exciting young talent in England, twice named PFA Young Player of the Year, an FA Cup semi-final hero at Wembley, and a star in Tottenham’s unforgettable Champions League run. There is, though, plenty more to come.  “What age do they say your prime years are? I think it’s 28. I think I am definitely not done yet,” he says.  “I am a very ambitious person. I am hungrier than I have ever been. I think it’s been a difficult two years for me in which I have learned a lot and had to grow.  “I’m a big believer in everything happening for a reason, and I think my purpose is to come here now and to exceed what I had done already.  “I don’t think anything that I put as my goal is too high to reach. I’ve made it clear before that one of my closest goals is to be in the squad for the next World Cup in 2026. That is still my aim.” Como’s style of play will help with those ambitions. It suits him down to the ground—quick, sharp, fluid, exciting. “It is definitely entertaining,” he says. “I really feel attached to the team, so now, when I am watching, I’m jumping up and celebrating and feel like there’s a lot of quality on the pitch. I can’t wait to get out there and be a part of it.”Part of that excitement is down to the initial impression made by Serie A and watching Como’s performances in the top flight, though it isn’t as if he is new to it. After all he’s played Italian clubs and of course its national team before. “Our team doesn’t play like how I imagined,” he says. “It surprised me how well Como plays with this style that Cesc has put in and how much of a difference it is against everyone else we’ve come up against. It creates a lot of problems for the other teams and it’s a joy to watch.“It’s definitely a tough league, and everyone knows it’s one of the best leagues in the world.” What would be your dream five-a-side team based on players you have played with? He laughs. “In goal, Hugo Lloris. Kyle Walker in defence. Mousa Dembélé has to be in there. Harry Kane. This is a Tottenham team, isn’t it?” he grins. “One more, who do I put in there? I think I might go with Jadon Sancho. He grew up playing street football like me. He’d be a good part of the team.” “I am very superstitious. The main ones are I always eat spaghetti bolognese the day before and for the pre match meal but never any other day.  “On the day of the game when I wake up, I always get dressed on the right side first and then the left side. I have also had the same shin pads since under 11 so if anyone loses them…” “I am starting lessons. I know how to order a coffee very well,” he lifts his coffee cup with a wry smile.  “But I think it’s difficult right now. I am going to start my lessons next week. The guys are teaching me things, but some of them are lying! They say it means ‘hello, how are you,’ and then someone else will tell me I can’t say that.  “I need a professional teacher. Hopefully, by the end of the year, I will be fluent. That’s the plan.” “Magic tricks or Rubik’s Cube, I can do a Rubik’s cube pretty quick. I say pretty quick because I have seen people do it in 30 seconds, which I haven’t gotten to that level yet. My quickest time is two minutes.” If you owned a boat what would you name it? “It’s a good question. Dele-Light, like delight. You know?” “Never give up. I think it’s important, and it’s something I live by. No matter what happens or whatever I go through, at the end of it, I want people to say, ‘at least he never gave up.’” Get access to exclusive content, rewards and contests Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants Cesc Fabregas to take the reins at RB Leipzig as the former Liverpool manager's Red Bull role becomes more hands-on. Anna Rahmanan & Bryan Kim You’re in Lake Como for the views and calm water, and to live out your dolce vita fantasy in a villa or on a boat docked in front of your hotel. But there’s more to this northern Italian region, located about an hour outside of Milan A trip to Lake Como is a deep dive into what makes Italians Italians: step into the area’s mountain trattorias and you’ll experience a sense of camaraderie Eating at the best restaurants in Lake Como should go beyond pasta and polenta, the latter of which originated in northern Italy a local cake that reminds us of bread pudding but more delicious Como 22021">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}Salita Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 15 Bellagio Dispensa 63’s chef is from the same family that’s run the nearby Hotel du Lac since the 1950s Hidden up a narrow cobblestone street in the center of town and an open kitchen where cooks mess with fava beans and beurre blanc half-way Italian things like a ginger risotto with carrot and lime chewy spaghetti tossed with tart passion fruit and fish roe You’ll see a lot of tourists here—from Brooklyn and Shoreditch The food is legitimately fun and delicious If you can’t manage to book a table online Italian Brienno The multiple verandas at Crotto dei Platani are what you’d expect any lakeside restaurant in Lake Como to be: peaceful and a private pier for that boat you may or may not have arrived in this place completely departs from the Italian dishes non-local palates are used to Traditional plates are punched up with unexpected flavor combinations inspired by whatever’s in season like the black cabbage gnocchi with a welcomed bitterness Book a table for lunch so you can watch the boats lull in the water under the sun as you drink Italian wine Il Gatto NeroVia della Libertà 69 Cernobbio Cernobbio The Italian restaurant housed in an 18th-century villa in Cernobbio doesn’t look like much from the outside but step in and you’ll see suited-up waiters and lake views—it all sets the stage for that potential George Clooney sighting The upscale food is filling but not too heavy and mindful of vegetarians (most high-end spots in Lake Como tend to focus on meat and fish) the baked artichoke with pecorino cream is a must including the palm-sized raviolo that’s stuffed with ossobuco and drenched in gremolata Seafood Bellagio Don’t get annoyed when you hear an overabundance of English and French and feel like you’ve fallen prey to tourism Da Giacomo at Grand Hotel Tremezzo is beloved by locals seafood-centric Italian dishes that never disappoint The fish may as well have been caught a minute before being placed in front of you and the linguine served with lobster is perfectly al dente the raw seafood is the center stage standout like tuna tartare served with Mediterranean guacamole and the big fresh fish mixed plate PlayUnmuteLa Terrazza Gualtiero MarchesiDa Giacomo also located inside the Grand Hotel Tremezzo While midday meals are exquisite (don't even think about showing up in open-toed shoes) regarded as the founder of Italian nouvelle cuisine a mayo-and-tomato-sauce-heavy seafood masterpiece inspired by Jackson Pollock’s splash paintings and their sautéed scallops topped with a thin sheet of egg pasta (“raviolo aperto”) long after your meal Book a reservation before the summer high season starts and tables become scarce Polentoteca Chalet GabrieleLocalità Prà Filippo 60 Bellagio Polenta is a quintessential Lake Como dish and is prepared differently depending on the region you’re in At this casual polentoteca up in the mountains in Bellagio a polenta made with chopped shad and traditionally eaten by hand A cauldron of room-temperature polenta is placed in the middle of the table with long wooden spoons for you to pick out the mush we like coming here for lunch before succumbing to an afternoon nap Il VaporePiazza Tommaso Grossi 3 Menaggio Menaggio finding a nice spot to eat right by the water that won’t break your wallet is no easy feat The answer: this laid-back Italian eatery at Albergo Il Vapore It oozes charm and feels like dining inside a grandma’s kitchen There are outdoor tables that work well for people-watching while you dig into their small but mighty menu that focuses mainly on pasta a flat ribbon wheat pasta from Lombardy served with potatoes Lombardy 22100">Via Crotto del Sergente 13 Como Como the pastas and desserts are large and shareable including the slow-cooked meats that are what this place does best Among them is a pork belly drenched in horseradish and apple sauce with glazed onion that’s so rich you’ll taste it hours after you leave this place—take it down with a glass from their cellar of over 250 bottles we like to reserve the big communal table (seats 15) in the stone-and-brick-heavy Fireplace Hall La FaguridaTremezzo La Fagurida is a cozy trattoria in a stone farmhouse that’s been managed by the same family in Tremezzo since 1974 There are two things this inviting restaurant with panoramic views does well: polenta made the classic way La Fagurida knows that simple preparation is always better—just olive oil and salt are all it takes to elevate their dishes to another level Since this spot stays far away from creative takes you’ll find that traditional Lake Como dishes are faithfully represented including a great braised beef for only about €20 PlayUnmuteCO.MO Bar & Bistrot At The Mandarin Oriental Blevio CO.MO Bar & Bistrot might seem like another over-the-top lakeside restaurant-bar tourist trap located in a hotel (a lot of them are) This spot at the Mandarin Hotel in Blevio is stunning and draws in tourists and locals for aperitivo on a veranda that takes cues from the colors of the natural surroundings you’ll be knocked out by the fresh tuna-topped niçoise salad the deceptively simple pennetta with cherry tomatoes and basil Just don’t leave without trying our favorite Negroni in town PlayUnmuteRistorante Veranda At Villa D’EsteCrotto ValdurinoVia Antonio Besana 37 Moltrasio Moltrasio but the fish truly shines at Crotto Valdurino in Moltrasio and other fish at this family-run spot to make them great They’re usually grilled and served with just a couple of lemon wedges or cooked in a crust of salt that makes a satisfyingly crunchy sound when you cut into it The tablecloths feature images of fruits and vegetables—a departure from the fancier white tablecloths that define other high-end dining destinations—and the staff’s laid-back attitude (and willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions) will make you feel like you’ve pulled up a chair at your best friend’s dinner table PlayUnmuteCrotto Dei PescatoriLocalità Casate 77 Provincia di Como Lezzeno Crotto dei Pescatori is a bed-and-breakfast and casual restaurant by a boat dock in Lezzeno the poster child for Italian Village Charm with colorful houses and cobblestone streets The two things that’ll stay with you after a meal here are the near weightlessness of their thin-crust pizzas It features a veranda with about eight tables making you feel like you’re floating above the Lake Their cannoli sticks served over a mountain of chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup drizzled on top is the only dessert you should order Crotto IsidoroStazzona Crotto Isidoro is a cash-only spot in the hills of Stazzona specializing in meat-heavy polenta short tagliatelle doused in cheese known as pizzoccheri Those three things are basically all there is on the menu so do the right thing and order one of each before ending the meal with a coffee even if you have wine—just don’t expect it to arrive in stemmed glasses Galbusera NeraVia Galbusera Nera Rovagnate Lecco It’s an Italian restaurant inside La Costa and you’ll have to drive south into Montevecchia park to get there This place has a seasonally changing menu of vegetable-forward plates that’ll make you wonder how they made food that tastes so fresh with only the handful of ingredients grown around you like an onion soup that’s even worth ordering on warm days Coming to Milan is exciting and intimidating Let us take some of the pressure off by suggesting where to eat he’s been to more NYC restaurants than everyone but the health inspector the shores of Lake Como hum with the soft breeze of possibility Among its historic villas and glittering waters an extraordinary opportunity awaits the next generation of footballers This is the Como 1907 Summer Camps programme—where elite training meets Italian elegance.The camps are an invitation to immerse in world-class football With two distinct experiences—the Elite Performance Camp and the Discovery Summer Camp—these programmes promise to transform summer into something unforgettable Sunday 22 June – Saturday 5 July 2025Mozzate Training Ground & Stadio SinigagliaAges 15–18 For ambitious young players ready to level up the Elite Performance Camp is the ultimate pre-season preparation learning from the same coaching philosophies and facilities that power Como 1907’s rise through the Italian leagues Held at the first team’s training grounds in Mozzate the programme offers full immersion into the tactical identity of Como’s Serie A team fluid and intelligent,” says Osian Roberts Each player benefits from a personal development plan created by top-tier analysts “We assess each individual daily,” Roberts explains “They leave with a blueprint tailored to their game—something they can continue to build on beyond the camp”​ four-time Champions League winner and FIFA World Cup champion and on the board of education for Como 1907 is also involved in the camp’s design “We want to create the best environment possible for development,” he says We’ll help them improve in every area—technical Everything they need to reach the next level”​ From performance testing to video analysis language sessions to recovery protocols—this is the real deal Campers will train and play alongside Como 1907 Academy players and compete against top Italian talent “It’s best against the best,” Roberts says “These are the kind of experiences that stay with you They change how you see the game—and yourself”​.Adding to the allure participants also step onto the hallowed turf of Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia Como’s lakeside stadium and one of Italy’s most picturesque sporting venues “Playing there—it’s emotional,” says Varane the history… It gives you something extra Sunday 13 July – Saturday 19 July 2025Como & the surrounding regionAges 11–13 the Discovery Summer Camp offers a week of exploration and fun—blending foundational football sessions with hands-on cultural adventures in one of the world’s most magical destinations campers are encouraged to discover not just football “We believe in nurturing a love for the game,” says Roberts and experiencing the joy of being part of something special.” the Discovery Camp is infused with Como 1907’s training philosophy—encouraging discipline “This is where passion begins,” says Varane Campers also get a taste of the Italian language and Como’s celebrated lifestyle “We want them to feel like they belong here,” says Roberts Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Como these summer camps are more than just training grounds “We’ve created an environment where young people can grow not only as players but as individuals,” Roberts says And they’ll leave knowing something they didn’t know before—about the game Varane agrees: “Every player who walks through our doors will be treated like a professional And that’s what makes the experience so powerful.” For parents looking to gift their children an experience that blends elite sport with cultural richness and personal growth To register your interest in the Como 1907 Summer Camps www.comofootball.com/summercamps Or email: summercamps@comofootball.com The surprise baby sloth was found unresponsive Editor's Note: The Como Park Zoo had a devastating update at the end of April—the surprise baby of Hoffman’s two-toed sloth Sago was found unresponsive The zoo believes the baby passed away overnight between April 27-28 Staff is carefully monitoring Sago to support the new mother the announcement came with a reminder of the circle of life Emperor tamarins Ilsamar and Reggiano became Baby Bleu made his public debut the same week available to ‘aw’ over in the Primate Building Emperor tamarin fathers take the place of the primary parent and Bleu will spend his first 6-7 weeks clinging to Reggiano’s back “Moments like these—both heartwarming and heartbreaking—are part of the complex emotional journey of caring for living beings We are deeply grateful to our animal care professionals for their compassion and dedication every step of the way,” says the update on Como’s news page The Como Park Zoo received a surprise addition last week when 6-year-old sloth Sago gave birth during zoo hours “We couldn’t have planned a more exciting experience for our guests yesterday! It’s not every day you get to see a sloth being born right in front of you. It was truly a special moment, and Sago is already proving to be a fantastic first-time mom,” said Erzar in a statement were part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan though rated a "least concern" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List their population is decreasing in their natural tropical forest habitats in Central and South America they’ll receive attentive care from Como’s zookeepers The newborn will cling to its mother for about six months and Sago will spend up to a year raising it The zoo won’t know the baby’s gender for a while we’re just enjoying watching the baby bond with Sago,” says Erzar “It will be a while before we know if we have a little boy or girl we’re focused on making sure both mom and baby are thriving.” Fellow Hoffman’s sloth Chloe resides in the tropical encounters exhibit but Sago and Ziggy share their home with the saki monkeys in the primate building They’ll remain on display under dim lights and observation as Sago bonds with her baby and father Ziggy looks on Key Enterprises LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards Her death follows a years-long battle with cervical cancer that had metastasized to her lungs In 2022, del Castillo was diagnosed with cervical cancer including chemotherapy and precision medicine she had discontinued chemotherapy due to severe side effects and opted for less invasive treatments she openly shared her health struggles on social media seeking financial assistance to cover the mounting medical expenses A post shared by instagram she expressed her sorrow and pledged to support del Castillo's surviving teenage son my sister in life with so many years together...We will do what we can so that [Mateo] has what he needs." Del Castillo's death was also announced on her own social media with an Instagram story from Mateo which reads I want to share this to let everyone know that Ren was as strong as she could be until the end of her days.. I don't have the words or ideas to express how much I appreciate my mother and your appreciation for her Whenever we would go out she would always talk about your stories. She is in a better place and this account will remain active so people can see her memories and seriously may God bless you and fill you with peace." ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyComo 1907: How Bravery And Belief Has Shaped Their Serie A SeasonByDavid Ferrini Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Football broadcaster specializing in Serie A 07:29pm ESTShareSaveCommentComo coach Cesc Fabregas sees no reason to back down against Serie A’s top clubs And according to club president Mirwan Suwarso defensive football was never part of the plan Executing such an audacious plan takes courage and the ability to capitalise on one’s strengths More attend the match between Como 1907 and Roma at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on December 15 the magic of Lake Como has seduced tourists to visit the region as a holiday destination the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia - the home ground of Como 1907 - remained vastly empty as the team languished in the lower divisions Fast forward to 2024: Como won promotion to Serie A for the first time in 21 years with match tickets sold to fans in 122 different countries Now, it's all about giving the fans what they want and Fabregas's team has made their statement of intent Napoli's Italian defender #22 Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Top-C) and Como's Croatian defender #28 Ivan .. More Smolcic (Top-L) jump to head the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between Como and Napoli at the Giuseppe-Sinigaglia Stadium in Como (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) On the back of two milestone wins against top six clubs Fiorentina and Napoli the newly promoted lakeside club will aim to make history in the Italian capital on Sunday when they take on AS Roma Victory at the Stadio Olimpico over Claudio Ranieri’s side means three consecutive wins for Como something the Lariani haven't achieved since 1952 Since the season began with the 3-0 loss to Juventus Fabregas has instituted a fearless brand of soccer something most promoted Italian sides are unaccustomed to The slow but steady transition from the bottom three placings to mid-table was always the goal and a third consecutive win could take Como to joint 11th place if other results go their way Fabregas’ stock as an emerging European coach will again increase should he do the double over Ranieri this season and there are plenty of potential suitors in England and Spain Como defeated Roma 2-0 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and Premier League winner Ranieri addressed his upcoming challenge immediately after his side thrashed Monza on Monday “I’m already thinking about Como," Ranieri told Sky Sport Italia Fabregas will be one of the top coaches in Europe in three or four years More during the Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Diego Armando Maradona stadium (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) Credit where credit is due. Following his promotion-winning season from Serie B Fabregas is earning his stripes in the top flight: Como impressively sits in 13th place and has beaten some of the best teams in the division General expectations from pundits and neutrals were low throughout the first half of the season despite an array of positive performances the club responded during the January transfer window by replacing players unfit for Fabregas' tactical system with ten new signings Assane Diao (Real Betis) and Barcelona loanee Alex Valle Marc-Oliver Kempf of Como 1907 during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Como 1907 at .. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Suwarso spent $52M (€49.2M) to bolster the squad a clear sign the ownership group is laying the foundations for the future the Serie A calendar has been brutal to Como tasked with facing three UEFA Champions League sides in a row - Atalanta there were significant improvements collectively and individually with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz In Florence, Paz and Diao each scored as Como beat Fiorentina 2-0 on Match Day 25 But they saved the best for Serie A’s top side Paz assisted Diao's winner against Napoli a result that flipped the Scudetto race on its head and gifted Como sufficient headroom over those below them "It was a game that could change the tempo of the season," Fabregas told DAZN "I told them to believe that we can continue in this way not to ruin anything for the future." Two monumental wins over Fiorentina and Napoli in successive weeks caused shockwaves across the peninsula This could be the watershed moment that Fabregas It was the most difficult match I've faced on my path as a coach because Antonio [Conte] changed many things It was a very brave victory with lots of character." The playing roster appears more cohesive and disciplined which has helped Fabregas overcome Serie A's top coaches like Gian Piero Gasperini "It's up to us if we want to begin from now from Florence," Fabregas told us in the post-match press conference "But don't forget what we did against Atalanta which we lost but gave a great performance "I'm seeing a team that knows how to better manage those difficult moments. There's more resilience, a resilience with belief." FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: General view inside the stadium Artemio Franchi during the Serie A ... More match between Fiorentina and Como at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Comaschi credence will again play a role at the Olimpico against Roma, a team that hasn't lost a Serie A match since their last meeting with Como - that's ten games undefeated. Conversely, Como could win three consecutive for the first time in 73 years. But that won't play on Fabregas's mind this Sunday as he adheres to the entertainment-first ideology that Como swears by. "We have to say this is always going to be our mentality: Winning, losing, always fighting for the win, three points. This isn't just the way I think; it's how we are at Como." ItalyChevron Lake ComoChevron Phil HewittSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors It’s a cloudless December day on Lake Como the kind that would make anyone want to stay in bed and stock the pantry Ever since we overtook Lord Byron—the unromantic hydrofoil ferry not the Romantic poet—the only fast-moving object that skipper Giorgio Cantaluppi and I have spotted is a cormorant cresting the ripples in the direction of George Clooney’s villa The Lake Como shift has to do with a buzzword that is a mouthful in Italian: destagionalizzazione, which, in effect, means stretching the season at both ends and thinning the bump in the middle. Spring can be slow to arrive in this pre-Alpine setting, and the summer heat often lingers well into autumn So the Lake Como spin on “de-seasonalization” has become: open in mid-to-late March then push on through to the winter festive season closing right after Italy’s Epiphany holiday This is a hard-working city that also knows how to enjoy itself Painting on the walk from Torno to Piazzaga If most hotels feel the need to shutter for at least a couple of months in winter a place that began as a local hostelry and evolved into a panoramic steel-and-glass pavilion restaurant with its own private jetty he made the against-the-grain decision to keep the place open throughout the winter all it takes is a sunny January weekend for the restaurant to fill up It was on a limpid winter day of strong winds and endless views that I walked to Villa del Balbianello along a stretch of the Lake Como Greenway a six-mile western shore route that follows sections of an old Roman road surpassing even those classic lakeside garden palaces Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi as the ultimate waterside retreat from life’s cares It’s open to the public apart from a break between early January and mid-March and is one of those places where every twist in the path has visitors reaching for their cameras as the celebrated ilex tree on the front lawn—its crown meticulously trimmed into a green cloud—strikes a different pose against the sunlit lake and a balustrade of classical statuary Another fine off-season activity is to go up (Feel free to climb a thousand feet in the August heat: I’ll set up the martinis for your return.) One Monday in March—always a great time not to be in the office—I found myself heading up an ancient mule track from the town of Torno through hornbeam and chestnut woods carpeted with primroses Halfway I passed under a gate where locals had left small stones in a niche honoring a folk memory from the days when a toll would have been paid here the woods thinned and turned into a steep flower-strewn meadow a scatter of solid stone houses with pitched roofs This was where the good citizens of Torno once came to farm Today many of the houses have become holiday homes was relaunched in 2020 by three friends from Como explains to me that the idea wasn’t so much to open a bar-restaurant as to “create a focal point for this small community” I order the pizzoccheri: buckwheat pasta strips served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables and sprinkled with a mix of garlic and foraged herbs called pesteda The view of the lake far down below comes to me filtered through trees and birdsong Lake Como is a tête-à-tête on a restaurant terrace on a warm July night; it’s candlelight flickering on frescoed walls; it’s a dash across the lake in a dashing Riva runabout But this charmed basin of water is also a cultural cradle You haven’t really “done” Como until you’ve explored its other worlds too on the water and in one of the mountain villages high above the lake—experiences that give most generously away from the summer rush good-value villa hotel with the heart and soul of an old-fashioned family-run pension—and opens for the season as early as mid-February but that still leaves a few months when their low-season appeal can be experienced glamorous minimalism—all the better to appreciate the lake The Mandarin Oriental is the most delightfully urbane of all the lakeside stays the kind of place where someone might work on their novel over a negroni before heading off to its sister establishment in Milan for Fashion Week an eclectic 1920s Liberty-style villa in Tremezzina It’s a charming four-suite guesthouse inside a museum dedicated to the father-and-son artists who once lived there a cocktail-and-light-bites reboot of a classic belle époque lakeside café (the seafood platter is worth ordering) full of guys playing cards that might inspire Wes Anderson and a solid cast of comfort food classics such as lasagna and Milanese veal cutlet which sits on the shore with its own boat dock Inside the vaguely James Bond-ish pavilion and chef Andrea Cremonesi turns out gourmet takes on local dishes including buckwheat pasta with wild boar ragù a favorite of Passalacqua’s Valentina De Santis for dizzy lake views and excellent hearty local cuisine In a rural hamlet in the hills above Gravedona the “Golden Eagle” is a slow food paradise where ruddy-cheeked chef Plinio Bossio forages for a rigorously seasonal menu that is paired with a stellar wine list Despite the rustic pergola outside by the cute little harbor of Loppia upscale place with ravishingly presented mod-Med cuisine Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters for travel inspiration and tips A Guide to Korčula, Croatia Why Everyone Will Be Going to Osaka in 2025 A London Local’s Melting-Pot Itinerary for Food This New Eco-Cruise Through the Galápagos Takes Passengers On a Safari at Sea up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The Family Interactive feature enhances An Amazing Life Authorized family members can securely access their loved one's memorial website settings at any time Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute No names or addresses will be collected by using this service Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Joe Como Please enter your question / comment below: A receipt has been emailed to the address provided Provide comfort for the family of Joe Como with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Agreement with Policy and Continued Use of Site Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book PLEASE NOTE: The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting CHANEL’s Cruise 2025/26 collection took its bow at the enchanting Villa d’Este—a jewel on the edge of Lake Como where time seems to shimmer in slow motion and every terrace moment feels stolen from the silver screen the House of CHANEL delivered a love letter to glamour steeped in the timeless art of dressing up for the sheer pleasure of being seen and opera-length gloves conjured echoes of Old Hollywood allure while sequins and lamé lent a touch of star-studded magic to the sun-drenched palette and powdery blue danced with Mediterranean hues of ochre and citrus on CHANEL’s iconic tweed—a fresh Reimagined cruise classics—crisp white trousers with a sailor’s stride and breezy stripes—channeled an effortless echoing the florals of the Villa’s storied gardens that added a whisper of romance to the silhouettes There were moments of bold drama too: sweeping taffeta ballgowns backless jumpsuits radiated an insouciant elegance exuding the spirit of a summer soirée at twilight It was more than a collection—it was an invitation but for the divine spectacle of life itself.  Watches & Jewelry Fashion & Style Beauty & Skincare Dele Alli is determined to get his career back on track with the ex-Tottenham sending a motivational "I am > I was" message at Como In the year’s latest surprise editorial exit, Justin Moran is stepping down from his role as PAPER‘s editor-in-chief. Moran abruptly shared news of his exit from the indie publication today on Instagram Moran first joined PAPER as an editorial intern in 2014 Moran returned as the mag’s EIC for a second time in September 2023 Moran continued PAPER‘s streak of alternative editorials with stars like Ice Spice the industry awaits Moran’s next steps—and who’s succeeding his top spot at the title she also chats about her slate of upcoming projects including new films Hurry Up Tomorrow and The Gallerist and rumors she’s starring in the upcoming Single White Female remake (two tickets for us Ortega also reflects on her journey as an up-and-coming actress before her breakthrough with Netflix’s Wednesday—which returns for a second season this summer that was just a few years ago,” Ortega says “I’d done some shows and was working in film it was so nice to have had way less pressure There’s something about the actor’s come-up and struggle that I really enjoyed feeling sick to my stomach that I wasn’t going to get the job I really wanted The adrenaline rush of it all was so exciting but it kind of feels like you’re perpetually in this loop of anxiety I hold so much more pressure and weight in my body than I ever did and I think it’s just kind of the expectation of it all.” Au revoir! Looks like Camille, our fave chic French gallerist on Emily in Paris, won’t be returning for the romantic Netflix show’s fifth season. Actress Camille Razat broke the news in an emotional post on Instagram sharing that it “felt like the right moment to explore new horizons.” However and Paramount+ have left “the door open” for Camille to come back onto the show—so this might not be the last we see of her and Emily (Lily Collins)’s adventures Razat’s prepping for new roles on Netflix’s Nero and Disney+’s The Lost Station Girls as well as the first feature film launch under her production company Tazar Productions But she’ll certainly be missed in Paris with supportive comments shared online by castmates Collins Camille Razat (Arnold Jerocki/GC Images/Courtesy of Celine) Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest fashion news and juicy industry gossip Aaron Royce is the Fashion News Editor at The Daily Front Row and pop culture—both on and off the runway he served as Digital Editor at Footwear News following internships with The Daily Front Row He was born in northern Virginia and lives in Brooklyn where he spends copious time shoe shopping document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ab84d88e990bd8c0243ece96c4d20799" );document.getElementById("d628b68082").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment GET OUR HAUTEST STORIES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX