'The whole city was in love with her': The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy
- Posted on December 3, 2025
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'The whole city was in love with her': The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

More than five centuries ago, a small number of style icons used flamboyant, luxurious looks to give them influence and power during a turbulent period of Italian history.