Italians have long been known as the masters of design, art, architecture, and fashion. They have a unique ability to take their influences from classical antiquity and combine them with the Renaissance and modern trends to create a style all their own. A style that fits today’s fashion trends and has a timeless feel.
So it’s no surprise that Canada’s Italian community has put their unique stamp on the country’s fashion industry. Whether it’s designing clothes or managing the sales floor of a retail store, Italians often have a firm grasp of what looks good and what doesn’t.
Here’s 5 Areas Italians Are Better at Than Canadians:
1. Sports Cars:
Italians know how to make a sports car. Although they have had their ups and downs throughout the years, the Italian-made Ferrari is considered one of the world’s most respected sports car brands. From the legendary Colombo V12 engines to the breathtaking designs, all with an unmatched reputation for value and performance, it’s no wonder many consider the ‘Prancing Horse’ the best in the world. There are many other brands, too, including Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati, and more.
2. Dessert:
There’s something about Italian desserts. Whether it’s a hand-crafted tiramisu, a traditional cannoli, or a mouth-watering panna cotta, Italian desserts are often considered the best. They taste great, and they look fabulous. The Italians would probably argue that it’s a point of national pride that even the simplest desserts taste great.
3. Furniture:
Bringing together their unique sense of design and style, and their passion for wood furniture, the Italians have created one of the most enduring and timeless furniture styles of all time. They’ve managed to combine classic designs with contemporary features to create furniture that looks good and lasts a lifetime. Being a Canadian, you can enrich your premises with a sectional sofa in Montreal made in Italy.
4. Cheese:
There are few foods more iconic to Italian cuisine than cheese. From fresh mozzarella to hard pecorino ‘stagionato’ cheeses and parmesan, Italian cheeses are simply some of the best in the world. Not only delicious, but Italian cheese also has a very long shelf life. Italians go above and beyond in the cheese department, producing a wide variety of cheese types and even crafting cheese using ancient techniques. The most famous region, Parma, has even been dubbed ‘Italy’s Parmesan capital.’
5. Coffee:
There are many things to be said for a nice, hot cup of coffee. For starters, it’s a staple in almost every Italian household. It’s also what got them through many a long work night and helped them stay super focused during long engineering projects. Italians have elevated coffee to an art form, taking pride in how it’s brewed, what coffee beans are used, and how it’s served.
Verdict:
The Italians have done a lot for Canada, and they have given us a lot. They’ve brought with them an eye for design, a passion for good food, and a love for sports. They’ve provided a counterpoint to the Canadian sensibility, and they’ve enriched our culture with a new perspective.
