Wouldn’t you love to spend a week roaming the streets of Milan, frequenting little Italian cafés and rubbing shoulders with A-listers at an exclusive fashion event? Well, that’s exactly what GLAMOUR’s Online Editor, Danica van der Veen, is up to this week thanks to Swarovski!
In town to attend the jewellery and accessory brand’s Crystal Wonderland party at the start of Milan Fashion Week, Danica will be giving us an inside look at her three-day adventure. Check back tomorrow for more!
Day 1
After checking into the fabulous Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, for a quick shower and change, I was off to do some sightseeing. See my snaps below!
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
Milano Centrale, a train station and shopping mall
Teatro all Scala, a world-famous opera house
Duomo di Milano, the cathedral church of Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the world’s oldest shopping mall
Fresco paintings inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Day 2
Today was all about living the good life, Italian-style! After a lazy morning in bed, I hopped in a Maserati – compliments of my hotel – and drove downtown for ice cream (because what’s a trip to Italy without some gelato?). I spent the rest of the afternoon window shopping at the incredible designer stores in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, and finished the day with a late night walk and pizza. See the pics below!
Exploring the city in style in this Maserati
Eating delicious gelato with a charcoal cone in Via Torino
Designer stores in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
The sparkly Swarovski store in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
The beautiful city of Milan by night
Day 3
Tonight was the night I’ve been dreaming of for months – the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Event. From fine dining and breathtaking crystal decor, to being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli and meeting the likes of Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss and Jourdan Dunn, it was an evening I’ll never forget! See the snaps below.
Selecting jewellery for the evening at the Swarovski Styling Suite
My outfit for the evening – a stunning Ruff Tung dress and Swarovski jewels
The gorgeous venue, Villa Gernetto
Meeting model and Swarovski brand ambassador, Karlie Kloss
Andrea Bocelli singing ‘Silent night’
With models Shanina Shaik, Alessandra Ambrosio and Martha Hunt
