Italy could easily be considered a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of everyday life. From the rich history of Rome, the Renaissance art of Florence, the elegant canals of Venice, the haute couture of Milan to the colourful architecture of Portofino and the deep blue waters of Capri and Amalfi.

Italians live unpretentiously in all this splendour, knowing effortlessly what to wear, how to wear it and how to keep the balance between conservatism and extravagance.

Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, in collaboration with Assouline Publishing, take readers on a journey across Italy, off the beaten track and into the lesser-known alleys whose details define the timeless Italian style. From the cave houses of Matera to the orange-walled houses in Emilia-Romagna. The location information is accompanied by Ferolla’s classic illustrations, which offer a different aesthetic to the character of the journey.

Photos Courtesy of Assouline