The clatter of cups and saucers,
whistling of steam and an intoxicating scent of freshly ground coffee beans
fill the air. A high shine marble bar counter holds up perched elbows boasting
an array of rolled up sleeves, coloured cuffs and classic timepieces. Voices
steadily rise above the buzz of scooters humming past the crowded entrance. Patrons spill out onto the piazza outside, a vision
of slim blazers and tailored shirts in bright neon’s and quintessential white,
royal blue and red.
The barista shouts above a wave of
gesturing hands, signalling the arrival of two steaming espressos. Sweptback
heads and bearded faces look up as a sea of floral prints glide across the room
narrowly missing waiters as they skip from table to table delivering drinks. Soft
luxurious cottons and crisp clean Poplins
populate the space with touches of Cotton Sateen prevalent in suiting. Woven
details add surface texture and bold bursts of ocean blue reminiscent of the glistening
Mediterranean add a sense of calm to the chaos.
The heat of summer adds to the sparkling
ambience and perfectly matches the patrons’ ruggedly elegant attire. Narrow leg
trousers allow for a glimpse of olive skinned ankles with overstated cuffed
hems that show off burnished monk straps. In an ode to nonchalant style, the
last buckle is always left unfastened. Outside the sound of leather soles rings
across the lively piazza and handcrafted lace up derbies, tassel loafers,
gladiator sandals and drivers move like a wave across the cobbled sidewalks.
A summer breeze, flowing down from
the Tuscan hills, flaps upturned collars of vibrant Polo’s and blows wisps of
hair across chiselled faces. Pocket hankies and printed ties add a touch of
eccentric humour whilst fashion fedoras perch nonchalantly on nodding heads. This
is the world of The Fabiani Café - style
since 1978.
The Fabiani Collection
is exclusively available at Fabiani stores.
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