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SaveSave this storySaveThree years ago, when the visionary design boutique Chez Dédé opened on Via di Monserrato near Rome's Palazzo Farnese
it was hardly the centro storico’s finest shopping street
Gilbert Halaby
the Lebanese bag designer known for his brightly colored leather handbags
opened his first brick- and-mortar last summer
as he pours Campari for a couple who’ve wandered in
The flowers are almost prettier than the handbags at Maison Halaby
Andrea Ferolla and Daria Reina stock hand-painted (by Ferolla) ceramic plates with cheeky illustrations
and local Giuliva Heritage Collection dresses at no
and instant warmth from the owners—will have you feeling like you’re catching up with old friends...in their wildly stylish home
Even if you’re not in the market for a new lampshade
a visit to Maurizio Bellacci’s lighting boutique
is worth it for future design inspiration—and to see his intricate hand-cut Murano glass fixtures and custom chiffon shades
We think of Chez Dede as Rome's best concept store
“It’s been a decade since Rome has had a true artisan street,” says Josephine de Huertas, who moved her boutique from the more touristed Via del Governo Vecchio in January
She sources divans and lounge chairs from antiques markets in Paris
then reimagines them in pink yak hair or blue vinyl
Don’t worry about getting any purchases home: She ships globally
After six years near the Spanish Steps, the Argentine designer and stylist Soledad Twombly reopened her atelier at number 150. In addition to her own collection of dresses and textiles, she sells antique tea sets, Syrian robes, and Tibetan vases from her travels.
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Hollywood Film d'Autore. With customers including Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro
this small but well-stocked shop (the first in Italy to specialise in auteur cinema) has a collection of about 5,000 movies to buy or rent
only great directors – the classics of past and present.” As well as DVDs
there are classic and contemporary film posters and stills
A point of reference for film students and fans since 1983
Hollywood Film D'Autore
MAC Maja Arte Contemporanea. This independent gallery promotes prominent Italian and foreign artists, and was opened by Daina Maja Titonel in 2013. The gallery is an open
and hosts around five diverse exhibitions annually
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Fresh fish is bought at Italian ports every morning for this fine-dining seafood restaurant
Guests are greeted by an impressive fish counter
with a cocktail bar for drinks while perusing the menu
Choose between the à la carte or tasting menu
Pierluigi
family-run goldmiths in the middle of Via di Monserrato first opened its doors in 1950
Inside a grandfather and grandson sit side-by-side at a work bench covered in tools and precious gems
meticulously creating pieces to add to the shelves of jewellery that surround them
or to have a bespoke wedding or engagement ring made
this jewellers has years of experience on its side
Elio Volpotti
This cosy shop offers jewellery by contemporary Italian and other European designers
From colourful and quirky statement pieces to delicate gold and silver
NoveNove
friendly venue packed with locals drinking coffee at the bar
simple meal such as roast vegetable couscous
or chicken with cooked tomatoes on the vine
The place really comes alive in the evenings
when people gather out at the front of the bar
Caffè Perù
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Monserrato Conde III holds a photo of himself taken when he joined the Army National Guard
As a member of the 140th Signal Battalion in Sterling from 1989-98
he helped maintain a communication network through the city
Matt Meusborn of Holyoke helps resident Gary Herr cut a piece of door trim at his residence Saturday afternoon
92nd Field Artillery as helping him learn the importance of working well with others
Matt Meusborn’s scrapbook shows displays scenes from his time in the 1st Battalion
Matt Meusborn remembers the cold in December 1976 when he stepped off the bus at Aberdeen Proving Ground
he’d been used to the “dry cold” of Fort Collins
cold.” Meusborn had trained for a year with the U.S
Army then; he’d overcome the mental shock from the yelling of orders and learned to respect his commanding officers in Fort Knox
the teenager who’d helped on a dairy farm not too long earlier waded chest-deep through a patch of ice
latching cables to a piece of heavy equipment
92nd Field Artillery unit “didn’t have much.” They’d have been stuck in the ice
they dislodged the heavy equipment and – upon their transfer two months later to Fort Hood
Texas – really began to move the “big guns”: M110 howitzers fit for a battleship
Meusborn cited communication as the main skill he took from the Army into civilian life
His military experience moving heavy equipment and welding has proven useful at the CHS High Plains cooperative in Holyoke
where he serves as fleet manager and operations assistant
but he added the ability to respect others that began in Fort Knox made the real difference
“I have to move to all the different locations and work with different supervisors...and
I have supervisors above me,” Meusborn said
“I learned to respect my supervisors above me and respect the men who are working with me.”
extends to the Army National Guard as well
he spent one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer at Guard training
he functioned as “a $2 million telephone pole” for the 140th Signal Battalion in Sterling
the 140th could set up a telephone system for the entire city – around 10,000 people at the time – if needed
discipline and timeliness – practices he uses both as a parent and in his current job as a trash truck driver for the City of Holyoke
“I think I’m a pretty good communicator,” he said
“I take pride in being able to express what my needs are...in my personal relationships
Both Meusborn and Monserrato come from families whose history of military service goes back through the generations
When visiting both Meusborn’s house and that of Monserrato’s parents
American flags featured prominently outside
Meusborn’s own son currently serves in the U.S
I have more appreciation for those who were,” Meusborn said
The men who trained him in Fort Knox had fought in the Vietnam War
everything...I just have the greatest respect for those guys.”
Holyoke High School will hold its Veterans Day celebration at 8 a.m
ChevronChevronPhotosSave this storySaveSave this storySaveReviewed by Erica FirpoWhat's the story here?L'Archivio di Monserrato is a legendary workshop and boutique featuring the designer Soledad Twombly.
What kinds of things do they stock?The shop is best known for custom-designed dresses and textiles, along with Twombly's collection of hand-selected antique tea sets, Syrian robes, and Tibetan vases.
If money’s no object, what goes in the cart?A custom-designed dress and a vintage tea set.
Do they have any more budget-friendly offerings?One of the handmade coats.
What stands out to you the most about this shop?The feeling of warmth the moment you walk in—it's as if you were always meant to be here. Make sure to ask to see Twombly's personal favorites.
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The Lebanese designer Gilbert Halaby made a name for himself in Rome with a charming jewelry-and-handbag atelier
he’s also taken up his lifelong passion of painting
“It is not a boutique,” the Lebanese painter and designer Gilbert Halaby says of his eclectic Rome atelier
and one-of-a-kind bags coexist with books by Arabic philosophers
“It is like a small salotto,” he adds—Italian for “living room.”
Maison Halaby is tucked away on the quaint Via di Monserrato
just steps away from the bustling Campo de’ Fiori
Soledad Twombly’s L’Archivio di Monserrato
have also quietly sprung up in the area in recent years
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Winter The Rome-based fashion designer Nadia Mari is ready to showcase an all-new collection at her atelier on Via Monserrato
just a short walk from Campo de’ Fiori
We had a talk with her to learn more about her latest collection:
What are the key elements of your FW17 collection
In the Nadiamari FW17/18 Collection whimsical patterns give silk tunic dresses and shirts a light
floating touch echoing motifs from Japanese gardens and cloudy skies
I have been fascinated by northern European fairy tales
this season’s prints are as colored and luxurious as a forest
Are there upcoming new projects you’re excited about
We are all very excited about this fall as
I designed a one-of-a-kind series to complement this season’s collection
that is meant to be sold in my atelier only
with bold colors and cultural referring prints: golden medallions
paisleys and Japanese florals contrast abstract pastel prints
original interpretation of classic designs
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Are there typical Roman elements in your collections
Rome is an old aristocratic lady asking for class and savoir faire
as I opened my second flagship store there
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Since she graduated from European Institute of Design in Rome in 1996
Nadia has worked as a stylist and consultant for several top fashion companies in Italy including Prada
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