So whether you are eating delicious cheese in Edam marveling at the fortifications at Naarden or roaming about in the roadless paths of Giethoorn you will undoubtedly enjoy your weekend retreat in the best small towns in the Netherlands Hailed as the “Venice of the North” and about 33 minutes from the city of Zwolle, the dope dorp (village) of Giethoorn is only accessible via the many waterways and walking/bicycling paths crisscrossing the centuries-old thatched abodes of the town Because it is a car-free and road-deprived area Giethoorn promises plenty of fresh air and liberal treks for those interested in regions such as the Weerribben-Wieden National Park and gemstones from De Oude Aarde (The Old Earth) museum or appreciate Giethoorn’s dedication to peat excavations since the 1200s at the Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus For those of you interested in discovering more of what Giethoorn has to offer then book a room at either the Hotel Harmonie especially in fine accommodations such as De Harmonie or De Krasse Man Approximately 19 miles from the city of Arnhern on the banks of the Ijssel and Berkel rivers the Hanseatic town of Zutphen thrusts travelers back into the medieval era With its medieval wine house of the Wijnhuis Gothic arches and towers of Saint Walburgiskerk and its Librije—one of three remaining chained libraries throughout Europe—Zutphen is a picture of the past captured by the wonders of the present is lined with many more historic structures Should you wish to know more about the town’s past then you should definitely put your belongings at the Broederenklooster or Hampshire Hotel - 's Gravenhof Zutphen Thorn has entreated many travelers with its Romanesque 14th-century abbey of the Abdij Lilbosch or the Abbey Church and its Maasland Gothic architecture as best seen in Saint Michael's Church There are also numerous treks and trails in the Thorn-Wessem ferry route beside the Maas River places like the Hotel Abdijhof Thorn do not disappoint “Hansa” refers to an alliance among old European trading cities, and the small town of Doesburg is one of these prominent trading communities in the Netherlands. Only about 22 minutes from Zutphen, Doesburg used to be a bastion fort in the 1700s on the River IJssel at its confluence with the River Oude Ijssel Designed by engineer Menno van Coehoorn at Prince Willem III’s request part of Doesburg is shaped after a star-shaped fortress replete with High Defensive Lines composed of ramparts and trenches down to the Low Defensive Lines with the Turfhaven or Kraakselaan road Within the town’s barricaded walls are the Martinotoren—an old church tower—and the Doesburgse Mosterdfabriek one can find the Netherlands’ famous tulips at the National Park Veluwezoom and one can enjoy a good night’s rest at either the Stadshotel Doesburg Zierikzee is a resplendent small town on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland Enter this historic port community vis-à-vis one of its three ancient gates spend some time admiring the Gothic architecture of the Sint-Lievensmonstertoren or the many more buildings in Zierikzee an old orphanage called the Burgerweeshuis and the 16th-century stone house of the Gravesteen Whether you are strolling through the Oude Haven (Old Harbor) or traipsing through the Oosterschelde National Park you will never feel reproachful or morose when exploring the beautiful sceneries Zierikzee promotes and protects get a much-needed vacation and a long-awaited sleep at the Hotel van Oppen Naarden is similar to Doesburg in that its shape is akin to a star-shaped fortress most European towns are known to have has protected the Gooimeer River and the 20-minute-away city of Amsterdam from invading armies Every third Sunday from the months of May to September the townsfolk of Naarden their bulwarked legacy by reenacting the 17th century via the “Garnizoensdagen.” Travelers can learn all about Naarden’s past at both the Comenius Museum and the Vestingmuseum while the Het Spans Huis (The Spanish House) focuses on the year 1572 when troops from the Spanish Empire massacred much of large Naarden’s people Feel safe and sound while staying in Naarden’s welcoming establishments like the Fortress Hotel Whether you are coming from the neighboring nations of Belgium and Germany, or from any other country in the world, the Netherlands or Holland welcomes newcomers with an austere and straightforward attitude renowned among the Dutch Step into fairytale-like dwellings in island abodes such as Zierikzee or in carless communities such as Giethoorn Delve into a wartime past in fortressed abodes and dwellings as best seen in Doesburg and Naarden sniff a few tulips and gaze up at the impressively lazy windmills that the Netherlands is known for There are many new experiences to gain from this small but influential country and among these wonders are the best small towns in the Netherlands suitable for a weekend retreat photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com ShareSaveCommentLeadershipLeadership StrategiesPerspectives On Work: 4,000 Miles Away And 772 Years AgoByEli Amdur Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 07:30pm ESTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old and most sparsely populated province in The Netherlands (which is the world’s fifth most densely populated country) lies the small city of Zierikzee (Pronounced: Zee-rick-zay) It received city rights in 1248 and – in 1250 – erected the original (and still standing) part of the Stadhuis (City Hall) that served as such for 747 years With numerous expansions over the centuries the building was repurposed in 1997 into Het Zierikzee Stadhuismuseum one of the most interesting museums I’ve ever visited Zierikzee had been subsumed into a larger municipality and didn’t need its own Stadhuis Yet the city retains its distinct identity and history Zierikzee was and is a medieval city in every sense Buildings in those old European towns (not just Holland but everywhere) bear the dates of construction on their façades so take a walk through the streets and – one after another – you’ll see 1610 They don’t tear down buildings over there; they preserve them they preserve the most important thing any country or town has: its history with new hi-tech enterprises; wi-fi blanketing every cobblestone street and brick house; communications fine restaurants (trust me) and shops whose shingles hang outside the buildings they now occupy buildings that housed countless families or businesses for half a millennium and more and prosperous player in mercantile trade in the world operating from ports all over The Netherlands and hauling more cargo than all other European countries combined only 20 kilometers from Zierikzee after its 12,000 nautical mile return journey from Burma to pick up hundreds of tons of rice with a quick stop in Portugal to pick up a large order of Madeira The irony is that De Roompot’s home port was Zierikzee only to fall short of home by 20 kilometers – twelve miles Where history lives perspective takes shape So now let’s step inside Zierikzee’s Stadhuismuseum To the left of the immediately engaging lobby is the original part To the right is a newer wing where some very important work is going on When a museum manager detected our interest in this story he invited us (my wife and me and the couple with whom we traveled) into the new wing right smack into the expansive room where two women – obviously high-level experts – were working on identifying and preserving all sorts of objects from the ship including several bottles of Madeira that were still sealed and intact and researchers have been working continuously on this one project exceptionally cool that they readily stopped their work to talk with us demonstrate what they did and how they did it show us a few objects (including a tantalizing bottle of Madeira) this is only one small ship (only 22 men on board) in one small museum in one small town in one small country I’ll bet this little museum doesn’t get as many visitors in a year as the Rijksmusem (Amsterdam) gets in a day “A life’s work is an important thing,” wrote my old friend Chris Brune in the foreword for my book He then cited Dom Joseph Warrilow who gives us a vision of what work can be: “Work you are thankful for and so on (none of which I advise you to ignore) it would do us a world of good to assess the meaning of the work we do I’ve learned over many years that the most important thing you can do with your life is something that will outlast you “be self-referential in creating the career you want and managing it through to successful retirement and a fulfilling life independent of the quixotic largesse of the business world.” It’s quite possible this column will not resonate with some who have read it Video shared on social media showed tornado in the sky near the town of Zierikzee leaving a trail of destruction Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the 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strategies to mitigate and adapt At least one person has been killed and ten others injured after a rare tornado hit the town of Zierikzee in the Netherlands on Monday afternoon The Zeeland Safety Region said there was a "huge deployment of emergency services" in response to the extreme weather incident which also saw a ship run into trouble off the coast Dutch media reports that the tornado ripped the roofs from a number of homes and caused other property damage The Weeronline meteorological service described the event as a "weak tornado," one of only two or three which form in the Netherlands each year the tornado has left one person dead and early indications are that about 10 others have been injured," Zeeland provincial authorities said in a statement adding that "emergency services are still assessing the impact" of the rare phenomenon The Zierikzee housing association said that around 20 rented houses have been damaged and the municipality will provide shelter for affected residents One of the worst tornados to hit the Netherlands happened back in June 1967 when seven people were killed and dozens injured wrote a book about his research on Spanish commander Mondragón He spared Zierikzee during the Eighty Years’ War and is considered to be ‘the good Spaniard’ On Thursday 16 July there will be a symposium at the Stadhuismuseum in Zierikzee where Raymond Fagel will present his book and the exhibition of the same name will be opened ‘For years I have been doing research into the relations between the Spaniards and the Dutch in the early modern period especially regarding the sixteenth century Since 1997 I have been organising lectures on the siege and relief of Leiden in collaboration with the 3 October Vereeniging and became increasingly interested in the early days of the Eighty Years' War A few years ago, I successfully applied for an NWO Free Competition about: Facing the enemy. The Spanish army commander during the first decade of the Dutch Revolt, 1567-1577 the Eighty Years’ War is often seen as a kind of independence war against a cruel Catholic Spanish occupation Until the arrival of the Nazis during the Second World War the Spanish military were the most hated enemies in Dutch history In the national story of the Eighty Years’ War it is clear who is good and who is evil it was a civil war in which the Dutch fought each other It was strategically very convenient to put all the blame on the Spaniards by looking at the Spanish military (Facing the enemy) we can completely flip the perspective The Dutch Revolt looked much more like the chaotic civil war in Syria than we (would like to) think.’ I try to come as close to the concrete events and stories as possible I call this technique the study of ‘episodical narratives’ the often very factual texts about the events Also vital to this research is working with both Spanish and Dutch sources Initially these are mainly chronicles and historical works These more public sources are combined with letters written by the Spanish commanders themselves They show an entirely different perspective these letters have actually never been used In the archives of the Dukes of Alva in Madrid there are still hundreds of letters located You look at descriptions of concrete events and look into how those stories have evolved.’ ‘Research into actual events during the Revolt brings you closer to a local level Like with the collaboration on the siege and relief of Leiden in 1574 But also about the siege and capture of Zierikzee in 1576 in which Cristóbal de Mondragón plays a central part It is easy to combine my research with the history of local events That is how I came into contact with people from the Stadhuismuseum in Zierikzee who were eager to create an exhibition about this commander I discovered that a portrait of this commander was still in possession by his descendants in Spain We managed to bring the painting (two metres high) to the Netherlands and have restored it here It is now on display at the exhibition in Zierikzee until 22 November The original plan was for the exhibition to open in April together with a new hotel in Zierikzee that bears the name of the Spanish commander with the Spanish ambassador and the heirs of Mondragón visiting from Spain those big plans did not go ahead due to the Corona crisis we intended to slowly get back on track with a small book presentation but thanks to the more flexible measures as of 1 July I was presently surprised by the NWO’s request to make a film about the project I didn’t know they did things like that and I hadn’t counted on more publicity The hotel is also planning on organising an opening so we can still create a programme for 16 July.'  NWO will make a video about Raymond Fagel’s research This video will be available on YouTube from 16 July and will be shared on this page Photo: Brandon HartleyPhoto: Brandon HartleyZierikzee isn’t the first place that might spring to mind for a getaway in the Netherlands but this small coastal city is well worth a visit The history of the community dates back to the 13th century and for hundreds of years it was best known for the Battle of Zierikzee The 1304 naval clash pitted the forces of King Philip IV of France against a plucky Flemish fleet controlled by the Count of Flanders the small and swift Flemish ships had the upper hand and easily bested their better equipped but slow and clunky opponents who were quickly grounded by shallow waters The tide turned in more ways than one the following morning after a saboteur cut the Flemish ships loose from their moorings Their crews watched helplessly as they drifted out to sea The city also bounced back from devastating fires in 1414 and 1576 that largely reduced it to ash Two tragic events marked the first half of the 20th century for the community as well a British pilot got lost and dropped eight bombs on Zierikzee Several houses were damaged and a family was killed The great flood of 1953 also heavily damaged the city Zierikzee is home to a little over 10,000 residents which makes it a paradise for photographers or anyone who enjoys classic Dutch architecture Take in the sights Seeing all 500 listed buildings in the city would be a daunting task even if you had several months to spend down there Most will opt to focus on Zierikzee’s most photogenic sights Cross a double drawbridge and visit the Zuidhavenpoort and the Noordhavenpoort first These 14th century gates once helped protect the city You’ll find classic boats in the nearby Nieuwe Haven harbour and historic buildings in the Oude Haven district A hike up the 279 steps of the Sint-Lievensmonstertoren will reward you with awe-striking views of the surroundings below Its 15th century designers originally planned to make it 200 metres tall A recession forced them to chop their plans down to a still impressive 62 The locals often call it by its nickname: De Dikke Toren (the chunky tower) It does look like it’s had a few too many bitterballen Have a dam good time The catastrophic 1953 flood devastated the region and led to the construction of the monumental Delta Works project. Deltapark Neeltje Jans is about a 20 minute drive from Zierikzee It’s home to both a storm surge barrier and and the elaborate swimming pool and daily sea lion shows during the summer months The visitor’s centre contains far more serious exhibits about the flood in addition to the interactive Delta Experience The latter is definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone with a fear of water Bring your walking shoes if you’d like to tour the barrier itself Seal the deal A 30 minute drive north will take you to A Seal Stellendam several seals in addition to exhibits about them This somewhat oddly named sanctuary brings injured and ill seals back to good health before they’re released into the wild Visitors can see the seals in both indoor and outdoor enclosures Permanent exhibits also contain information about what it takes to rescue the creatures and help them become seaworthy once more Go in search of Job Baster and his fishy friends Baster was an 18th century physician and naturalist whose legacy includes dozens of studies about medicine, horticulture, and marine biology…in addition to one of the most unique statues in the country He’s also credited with introducing the nation to what would become one of its most beloved pets You’ll find a stone version of Baster with a bemused smirk on his face in Havenpark holding a goldfish There’s a few more lovingly gazing up at him near his feet Baster once bred the fish in his own private ponds The project proved so successful that he soon had a very fishy fad on his hands Folks came from kilometres around to get one of their very own Roekoekoe is a great lunch spot Head there for a ‘bagel bomb’ featuring smoked salmon or Indian coconut curry dahl They also do coffee if you find yourself looking for a place to chill out in the mid afternoon over a flat white and/or a slice of layer cake If you find yourself in need of baked goods or a loaf of bread for dinner at a rental house or Airbnb, look no further than De Man Die Bakt This bakery has an array of breads in addition to croissants and Zeeland buns If you prefer your lodgings described with terms like ‘historic’ and ‘unique,’ book a few nights at De Zeeuwse Hemel It’s housed in a 16th century building and much of the decor in each one of its themed rooms dates back to the 18th It’s part of a complex that also has a small restaurant Boutique Hotel Zeeuws Meisje is located near the harbour and its rooms have been described as ‘Instagrammable.’ De Oude Haven is one of the city’s many bed and breakfast options. Camping Kloet is a campground located outside the centre that’s tranquil and quiet at least partially because they don’t allow dogs or large groups Zierikzee is located on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland It’s about a 2.5 hour drive from Amsterdam but if you’d like to use mass transportation many opt to ride the rails to nearby Goes and complete the journey with a 20 or so minute bus ride Havendagen is a three day festival that’s scheduled to take place in 2022 on 25 through 27 August. The programme for its 33rd edition isn’t online yet, but it’s sure to include the annual crowning of the Mosselprinses (Mussel Princess). You can find a full list of prior princesses on the fest’s website We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey Marine Technology Reporter is the world's largest audited subsea industry publication serving the offshore energy Marine Technology ENews is the subsea industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email three times per week One person was killed and ten others were injured after a funnel cloud blew through Zierikzee on Monday afternoon No information was available about the extent of the victims' injuries The tornado also caused a great deal of havoc on several streets in the town of nearly 12,000 residents with up to 20 rental homes damaged to the point where they were uninhabitable Emergency services crews were deployed en masse Weather website Weeronline estimated that the tornado measured at either F1 or F2 on the Fujita Scale The roofs were blown off of several buildings on many streets the roof of a whole row of houses was torn off and landed on the road Ten to twenty rental homes were badly damaged by the storm on Monday that residents were not able to live in theme the director of the Zeeuwland housing association "There was a renovation project going on there," says Van der Wel "One of the people working there was injured." The municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland will arrange shelter for the residents There were broken roof tiles lying on the ground at many points At least one resident of a house that Zeeuwland rents out was also injured "The damage is considerable on several streets in Zierikzee," the security office said in its first details about the situation Both the fire brigade and ambulances were sent to the Zeeland site Police officers were also cordoning off areas Several emergency crews were dispatched to Zierikzee just after 1 p.m. and the situation was upgraded to a Grip 1 emergency soon after The alarm was elevated to a Grip 2 emergency just after 1:45 p.m The protocol is used when an incident effects an entire municipality and a surrounding region It calls for all first responders to organize under a single incident commander with the establishment of a regional command post Windhoos trekt over Zierikzee (2/2). Credits: Melchior Kater en José Nieuwenhuijse pic.twitter.com/WM5uWFwNOA Resident Douwe Ouwerkerk was home for lunch when it happened "It felt like the room was being sucked up in a vacuum which was quite a strong sensation," he said Ouwerkerk then saw all sorts of debris flying around his house in the historic city center something that looked like a tent," he surmised A photo he sent showed that the umbrellas of a terrace on the central Havenplein was blown to shreds noticed the tornado because a neighbor was already on the street filming the phenomenon from a distance De schade na een windhoos in #Zierikzee is enorm. Aan de Calandweg is bij vier huizen het dak eraf gewaaid. #PZC pic.twitter.com/WOTZUJtNbb residents of the Zeeland town are assessing their damage they immediately started carrying out repair work People could be seen fixing the roof of a hospitality business on the Nieuwe Haven There was no record showing that the country's national warning system was used before the funnel cloud struck the town An alert was sent out after the incident at about 2:30 p.m. asking people to avoid the area so that emergency workers could work without interruption and stretched west from the seaside to the N56 and to the north near the village of Schuddebeurs "Various traffic diversions have been set up on site due to the incident Follow these directions," the security office stated Shanti de Vrieze- van Neck maakte deze beelden van de #hoos in #Zierikzee. pic.twitter.com/lKxKsxGCDI A tornado can be caused by a severe thunderstorm when the air spins rapidly below a thundercloud according to the weather reporting organization It is comparable to a whirlwind of several tens to several hundred meters wide but a very powerful tornado can last for hours The strength of a tornado is measured on the Fujita scale which ranges from 0 for the lightest to 5 for the heaviest Weeronline estimated the strength of the Zierikzee tornado at a maximum of F2 with a speed of between 179 and 218 kilometers per hour The storm in Zierikzee can also be called a waterspout #Tornado #Zeeland #Zierikzee pic.twitter.com/mBUsGMkdOV the Netherlands records between one and three tornadoes every year A few particularly heavy tornados passed the Netherlands in June 1967 Seven people were killed and dozens injured One person died and five people were injured at a campsite near the town of Nes The weak tornado also crossed the IJ river “There’s a first time for everything,” midwife Daisy van Waarde wrote on Facebook after delivering a healthy baby girl at a gas station between Zeirkzee and Goes in Zeeland The child’s parents were on the way to the hospital but the girl just couldn’t wait to make her way into the world The Zierikzee family were on their way to the hospital in Goes at around 9:30 a.m But baby Amé turned out to be in more of a hurry than her parents the father called Van Waarde at the Schouwen-Duiveland midwife practice "I then told them to stop at the gas station because they would never make it to Goes and I could help them there," Van Waarde said “We had to make a pit stop at the Shell on the way to the hospital,” Van Waarde said She helped deliver the baby in the front seat of the car at the gas station, the midwife told Omroep Zeeland and there were no complications other than the location The police were also present and brought Amé her first gift The family went to the hospital for an evaluation The mother and newborn were still at the hospital for observation on Tuesday night “The practice has been around for over 17 years and we have never had this before in all those years!” Van Waarde said  The label already operates stores in Milan it opened its first bottega (artisanal shop) in Copenhagen Velasca will grow its monobrand fleet to 30 addresses and by entering the German market with a first store in Munich Velasca is mulling a second opening in London while the opening of a store in Forte dei Marmi “International expansion and the consolidation of our presence in Italy are key elements in our overall growth strategy which is based on an omni-channel model featuring a careful balance between physical and digital retail Thanks to the rapid growth of our online channels we’re able to identify high-potential markets very early on so that we can make quick decisions in terms of new retail openings,” said Sebastio and Casati “Our goal is to stay close to our community by offering a quality experience tailored to their needs immersing them in Velasca’s world and values,” they added Published: Invalid Date A TERRIFYING tornado ripped through a city in The Netherlands today leaving one person dead and at least ten injured The rare storm tore through the roofs and pulled down trees in the Dutch seaside town of Zierikzee Fire crews and ambulances were immediately called to the areas of Calandweg and Havenplein as the local safety board declared an emergency Witnesses reported that the fatal twister sent roof tiles off their houses and garden furniture flying across the street as they described the area as a "war zone" A 73-year-old woman was killed amid the devastation she was hit on the head by roof tile in the harbour area They shared videos of the dark skies above them as the tornado ripped through the area. Others zoomed into the debris flying around the air, as the tornado rotated and a large white funnel appeared above. Emergency services in the area urged people to stay at home, and not to try and help as they deal with the aftermath. Police and emergency services have also been assessing the aftermath of the tornado They have been seen boarding up the windows and doors of houses after the strong winds blew them away The Zeeland province safety authority said: “Unfortunately the first picture is about ten more injured Emergency services are still busy mapping out the total size “The damage is considerable in several streets in Zierikzee In addition to flying roof tiles and fallen trees It's reported the tornado came as a storm front was crossing the Netherlands from south to north causing heavy rain in some parts of the country Mayor Jack van der Hoek said: "This afternoon Zierikzee was unexpectedly hit by a very strong gust of wind someone died and several people were slightly injured There is also extensive damage to homes and trees my condolences go out in the first place to everyone affected by this." The town of Zierikzee is located about 140 kilometers (87 miles) southwest of Amsterdam and has some 10,000 residents The Netherlands experiences several tornadoes a year but the last fatal one to hit the country was in 1992 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Designer Ashish Gupta has been ramping up his business initiatives in recent periods and after celebrating the label’s 20th anniversary in 2023, only launched his first transactional website late in 2024. This was followed by the unveiling of the AW25 collection in a return to London Fashion Week in February.Now the first dedicated bridal collection brings his signature embellishment to wedding dressing The collection “reimagines some of the designer’s archival pieces with a fresh perspective on bridal style” Marking a “significant milestone” in the company’s continued expansion, the new tech-driven warehouse will open on 1 July creating an initial 240 jobs, then up to 1,500 once the facility reaches full capacity.The new facility will come equipped with cutting-edge technology, including an Automated Storage and Retrieval System shuttle system which “significantly boosts efficiency and optimises storage” left millions of euros’ worth of damage in its wake Some 150 homes were damaged by the storm, local broadcaster Omroep Zeeland reported Between five and 10 homes were so severely damaged that residents will have to live in alternative accommodation for several months Zeeland housing corporation director Marco van der Wel told a press conference on Tuesday morning The tornado ripped off roof tiles and sent trampolines and small trees flying A 73-year-old woman from Wassenaar was killed and nine other people were wounded Candles and flowers have been laid at the spot where the woman died Schouwen-Duiveland mayor Jack van der Hoek said the impact of the tornado on the community had been considerable ‘When I went to see the damage I saw neighbours with their arms around each other,’ he said ‘It shows what a tight-knit community Zierikzee is.’ Van der Hoek added that the total damage is likely to run into ‘millions of euros’ Primary school De Meie remained closed on Tuesday to give the fire brigade an opportunity to check for unsafe trees around the school The storm ripped off a glass cupola on the roof of  one of the class rooms where children were present ‘The children were very frightened,’ school director Maartje de Viet told the broadcaster This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page only a few fans and a class of students from Milan's New Academy of Fine Arts (NABA) in their twenties and both Ferragni aficionados for some years said "We like her spontaneity and the originality of her collection: it's eccentric and special." No chance to meet their favourite fashion blogger though who posted pictures of herself and rapper-producer boyfriend Fedez in Capri.