A strong mix of memorable sights, awe-inspiring art and pulsating street life, Rome, Italy’s Eternal City, is one of most beautiful and inspiring capitals of the world. It brings a warm feeling to my heart every time I visit.
A trip to Rome is as much about soaking up the dolce vita lifestyle as relishing its culture and art, relaxing into the city’s Mediterranean rhythms and idling around the picturesque streets.
Getting lost in the pretty piazzas, stopping at typical cafes, shopping and people-watching are a fundamental part of the Roman experience. In the evening, the city has a different energy with restaurants and little bars humming with activity, with fashionable crowds gathering at popular hangouts before heading off to cocktail bars and clubs.
I was recently in Rome again for a weekend, celebrating life and my birthday. It was here that I shot a beautiful Raoul gown by Rebelli in the Villa Borghese Gardens for my fashion blog.
It was a very amusing experience, walking around in this evening gown in broad daylight
My wish was to highlight the elegance, as well as the striking colour and texture of this gown, in a venue that is well-known among travellers from across the globe and that could do its classical lines justice. We also spotted a tree that was in full bloom, its bright pink flowers precisely matching the colour of the dress. It was just meant to be!
I must say it was a very amusing experience, walking around in this evening gown in broad daylight, attracting crowds of onlookers who ended up enjoying a morning tour of the gardens with a difference as we were shooting the dress and dancing to tunes as if no one was watching. It was great fun and I would do it all again.
About Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in central Rome containing a number of buildings, museums and attractions. At 80 hectares, it is the third largest public park in Rome after the ones of the Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada.
The gardens were built by architect Flaminio Ponzio, developing sketches by Scipione Borghese, who used it as a villa to entertain his friends and to house his art collections. These beautiful gardens were re-created in the early 19th century.
Few cities can rival Rome’s astonishing artistic heritage. Throughout history, the city has been involved in great upheavals of Western art, attracting the top artists of the time and inspiring them to push the boundaries of creative accomplishment. The result is a city overflowing with priceless treasures. These gardens are one of them.
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