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India Today
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Vespa Officina 8 unveiled: A tribute to its origins
Vespa has unveiled a new range of special editions—Vespa Officina 8—bringing back the spirit of its legendary Experimental Department, where the iconic scooter was first imagined and built. The Primavera (50, 125, and 150cc) and the GTV 310 now come in the exclusive Blu Officina 8 colour scheme, paired with premium materials and artisanal detailing that pay homage to Vespa's rich legacy of innovation and design Officina 8 name is a tribute to the historic workshop at the Piaggio plant in Pontedera, Italy, where post-war engineers, designers, and craftsmen—many from the aeronautics industry—crafted the very first Vespa prototypes. These helped shape Vespa's legacy, setting world records and building race-winning machines from the late 1940s onward.A design rooted in heritageThe Blu Officina 8 matte metallic shade evokes the industrial past—reminiscent of vintage machinery and workshop workwear. This is tastefully offset by satin-finish aluminium on the shield, headlight, and tail light, and brass accents on the handlebar grille and diamond-cut wheel rims. Both models feature a dual-textured seat with horizontal stitching, polished brass rivets, and a commemorative three-dimensional Officina 8 plate. The GTV variant further embraces its sporty DNA with a body-colour front fairing, matte black bar-end mirrors, and other subtle, racing-inspired elements.A welcome kit with every scooteradvertisementEach Vespa Officina 8 comes with an exclusive welcome kit—a collector's tin featuring the model's colour scheme, housing a special Owner's Book. This book traces the evolution of the Experimental Department and Officina 8 through original archival material, celebrating the ingenuity that birthed the Vespa accessories and apparelThe Officina 8 series is supported by a matching line of accessories and apparel designed to echo the models' industrial-chic aesthetic:A colour-matched top box with a backrestA jet helmet in Blu Officina 8 with dual visors and removable interiorTechnical gloves with touchscreen capabilityApparel collection including a water-repellent windbreaker, cotton hoodie, premium T-shirt, sports bag, and a signature Officina 8 key ringAll items carry the bold Officina 8 logo, inspired by mechanical blueprints and crafted to reflect Vespa's artisanal Officina 8, Vespa blends its iconic heritage with modern-day craftsmanship—offering collectors and enthusiasts a timeless piece of scooter history, reimagined for to Auto Today Magazine
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sophie White: My Primavera experience proved gender balance in festival line-ups is not just fair, but way, way more fun
I am not one of those people who long to return to their 20s, not least because my 20s were marred by substance-use issues resulting in a fairly no-craic nervous breakdown. However, after spending three days at Barcelona's Primavera festival where the festival headliners were three solo artists, all women, I can't help but feel a small bit wistful that I am not in my 20s right now in this seemingly golden era of balls-out pop lady legends, many of whom are also queer.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan Appoint New Primavera Manager After Andrea Zanchetta Left For Novara
Inter Milan Appoint New Primavera Manager After Andrea Zanchetta Left For Novara Benito Carbone has reportedly replaced Andrea Zanchetta as the new coach of the Inter Milan Primavera side. Per FCInterNews, the 53-year-old will take charge of Inter's U-18 squad following Zanchetta's departure. Advertisement Andrea Zanchetta had been in charge of the Primavera for a year after coaching all other youth teams. Indeed, the 50-year-old joined the Nerazzurri in 2016, taking charge of the U-17 side. Then, he steadily climbed the ranks before replacing Cristian Chivu in the Primavera last year. Inter Milan Appoint Benito Carbone as New Primavera Coach VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Giuseppe Marotta of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Verona and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) However, after just one season with the Primavera, Zanchetta decided it was time to leave the San Siro. Therefore, he will coach Serie C outfit Novara next season. Meanwhile, Inter turned to Carbone to fill the void, promoting the former striker into the new role ahead of 2025/26. Advertisement Yet, Carbone will reportedly only sign a one-year contract. The short-term deal suggests Inter want to evaluate his progress before committing to a longer tenure. As for Zanchetta, he fared well in his only season in charge, helping the Primavera reach the UEFA Youth League knockouts.
Graziadaily
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
This High Street Brand Is Our One-Stop-Shop Ahead Of Festival Season
You missed out on Primavera, and weren't quick enough for Glastonbury, but this summer is still just getting started when it comes to festival season - and what that means is many, many outfits. Perhaps your wardrobe is already overflowing with crochet, denim, fringe and cowboy hats. If not, one high street retailer has everything you need: John Lewis. John Lewis has always been a go-to for winter coats and comfortable jeans but perhaps not for its gig-worthy 'fit this summer. AND/OR, which is just one of the retailer's in-house ranges, has everything you need for a very successful festival season, from versatile co-ords that can also double as grid-worthy holiday outfits to throw-on-and-go dresses that would clean up at a slightly more relaxed festival like Wilderness. In fact, in terms of pieces that can do the main stage justice as well as your main girls' holiday, AND/OR really couldn't be any better. First up, its co-ords. The Amalfi set is a personal favourite of Team Grazia , with a blue-and-white print that brings to mind the Mediterranean. The Amalfi Scarf Top could be paired with cargo shorts at Glasto, but also with the matching trousers the next time you're headed for a beach club. The Crochet Beach Vest, similarly, would look bang on trend with a cool and comfy pair of Bermudas (AND/OR's denim version has the below-the-knee hemline you're looking for). Longer dresses aren't usually the best idea for a field that could become a mud pool at the slightest drop of rain but if the forecast is dry, and you want a change from micro silhouettes, AND/Or's Milos Maxi Beach Dress would look fun with retro trainers, beaded necklaces and a baseball cap to protect your forehead. 1. Amalfi Scarf Top 2. Amalfi Wide-Leg Beach Trousers 3. Capri Crochet Beach Vest 4. Capri Crochet Beach Trousers 5. Embroidered Tie-Front Top 6. Saleen Floral Embroidered Blouse 7. Isla Embroidered Waistcoat 8. Black Denim Bermuda Shorts 9. Milos Maxi Beach Dress 10. Wide-Leg Denim Culottes 11. Capri Crochet Beach Dress Natalie Hammond is senior fashion news editor at Grazia. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I went to Primavera Sound — 1 artist stood out and it wasn't Charli XCX
Thousands of music fans descended upon Barcelona last week for the long-awaited 2025 edition of the festival, and for me, there was one musician that truly outshone the rest Festival season 2025 has well and truly kicked off, with Glastonbury, TRNSMT and All Points East just a few weeks away. And while these UK festivals all have their own unique merits, you really can't beat a festival abroad. Primavera Sound, which is held in Barcelona at the beginning of June every year, absolutely pulled it out of the bag with its line-up. The organisers always seem to know exactly what the people want, and this was especially true this time around, with Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan headlining those three nights at Parc Del Forum. It's a great time to be a pop fan, with these women and so many more artists consistently producing really great music. One such musician absolutely stole the show for me at Primavera, and I am very excited to see – and hear – a lot more of her in the coming months. Ciara Mary Alice Thompson, known professionally as CMAT, was the first act that we saw at Primavera Sound 2025 - and was undoubtedly one of, if not, the best of the weekend. Hailing from Dublin, the 29-year-old singer had the audience in an absolute chokehold for the entire set. She's been releasing music for a few years now, and dropped her first album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, back in 2022. However, you'd be forgiven for thinking she has decades of performing experience under her belt. Funny, charming and capable of writing some of the most poignant lyrics I've ever heard, it's no surprise that people have coined the term 'Summer of CMAT' thanks to her immense success at the moment. If you've been on TikTok recently then you've probably heard her smash hit, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, and at least once attempted the dance that goes alongside the catchy clip. Created by social media star Sam Morris, the dance is affectionately known as the 'Woke Macarena', with CMAT and her fans breaking out the moves during every live performance of the song. But it's got a deep and sincere meaning too. The song was penned following a summer of touring and festival appearances in 2024, after which CMAT was criticised for her appearance by online trolls. "With the internet, every woman is now in the public eye. And no matter who you are, or what you look like, somebody will take umbrage with the fact that you even exist, and there's no escaping it," CMAT previously explained in a chat with NME. ''Take a Sexy Picture of Me' was born out of that, because I held back for so long; not out of frustration or sadness for myself, because I AM in the public eye, but I realised it's actually like this for every woman. "It's all women, all the time. That song is me calling out anyone who criticised my weight or how I looked… and it's one of the best songs I've ever made." And her fans seem to agree. It fitted perfectly into the setlist of tunes she played at the festival, such as the clever and witty I Don't Really Care For You and gut-wrenching finisher, Stay For Something. She set the bar incredibly high for the festival, and I only wish she'd been on the main stage so more people could have enjoyed the set. CMAT will play at Glastonbury this year, and she's also heading out on tour in autumn of this year for the Euro-Country Tour, named after her album set to be released in August.
