Time Travel: Glamorous Italians

by Team Fathom

Marcello Mastroianni and Anouk Aimée in "8½." Photo: IMDB

ITALY – Goddamn, those classic Italian movie stars sure were a gorgeous and stylish bunch.

<p>Marcello Mastroianni and Anouk Aimée in "8½." Photo: <a title="IMDB" href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm898809344/tt0056801" target="_blank">IMDB</a></p> — Marcello Mastroianni and Anouk Aimée in "8½." Photo: IMDB

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Why stop now? Find more glamorous and sexy italian film stars on italianjerry's Flickr stream.

<p>Gabriele Ferzetti and Monica Vitti in "L'Avventura." Photo: <a title="IMDB" href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2540155392/tt0053619" target="_blank">IMDB</a></p> — Gabriele Ferzetti and Monica Vitti in "L'Avventura." Photo: IMDB

<p>Gina Lollobrigada in "Vita da Cani." Photo: <a title="italiangerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/528335658/in/set-72157600049608543" target="_blank">italiangerry</a> / Flickr</p> — Gina Lollobrigada in "Vita da Cani." Photo: italiangerry / Flickr

<p>A young Anna Magnani. Photo: <a title="SFGate" href="http://blog.sfgate.com/mlasalle/2011/12/16/the-most-alluring-women-in-cinema/#2132-64" target="_blank">SFGate</a></p> — A young Anna Magnani. Photo: SFGate

<p>Silvana Màngano in "Riso Amaro." Photo: <a title="italiangerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/454210329/in/set-72157600049608543/" target="_blank">italiangerry</a> / Flickr</p> — Silvana Màngano in "Riso Amaro." Photo: italiangerry / Flickr

<p>Marcello Mastroianni in "Divorce, Italian Style." Photo: <a title="IMDB" href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2262807040/nm0000052" target="_blank">IMDB</a></p> — Marcello Mastroianni in "Divorce, Italian Style." Photo: IMDB

<p>Gina Lollobrigida getting laced up. Photo: <a title="Miss Ava Garnder/ Tumblr" href="http://missavagardner.tumblr.com/post/20205169581/maliciousglamour-gina-lollobrigida-circa" target="_blank">Miss Ava Gardner</a>/ Tumblr</p> — Gina Lollobrigida getting laced up. Photo: Miss Ava Gardner/ Tumblr

Gina Lollobrigida getting laced up. Photo: Miss Ava Gardner/ Tumblr

<p>Anita Ekberg behind the scenes of "La Dolce Vita." Photo: <a title="Rizzoli" href="http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847832699" target="_blank">Rizzoli</a></p> — Anita Ekberg behind the scenes of "La Dolce Vita." Photo: Rizzoli

<p>Anita Ekberg's famous Trevi Fountain scene in "La Dolce Vita." Photo: <a title="italiangerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/456924929/in/set-72157600049608543" target="_blank">italiangerry</a> / Flickr</p> — Anita Ekberg's famous Trevi Fountain scene in "La Dolce Vita." Photo: italiangerry / Flickr

<p>Silent film star Rudolph Valentino (right). Photo: <a title="Rudolph Valentino Collectibles" href="http://rudolph-valentino.blogspot.com/2011/07/photos-of-valentino-with-natacha.html" target="_blank">Rudloph Valentino Collectibles</a></p> — Silent film star Rudolph Valentino (right). Photo: Rudloph Valentino Collectibles

<p>Silvana Màngano in "Riso Amaro." <a title="italianjerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/453776775/in/set-72157600049608543/" target="_blank">italianjerry</a> / Flickr</p> — Silvana Màngano in "Riso Amaro." italianjerry / Flickr

<p>The rice girls in "Riso Amaro." Photo: <a title="italian gerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/528335618/in/set-72157600049608543/" target="_blank">italiangerry</a> / Flickr</p> — The rice girls in "Riso Amaro." Photo: italiangerry / Flickr

<p>Marcello Mastrtoianni's final scene in "Divorce Italian Style." Photo: <a title="italiangerry on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/2268437607/in/set-72157600049608543/" target="_blank">italiangerry</a> / Fl — Marcello Mastrtoianni's final scene in "Divorce Italian Style." Photo: italiangerry / Fl

<p>Sophia Loren. Photo: <a title="Life" href="http://life.time.com/" target="_blank">Life</a></p> — Sophia Loren. Photo: Life

A look back at the glamorous actors and actresses of Italian cinema.

ITALY – Many factors come into play when considering what to pack for a trip — weather, itinerary, atmoshpere, the company you'll keep.

And then there's Italy, which will inspires you to pack your finest. From handcrafted leather loafers to chic convertibles, from Pucci and Gucci to Fiat and Fendi, the country practically breeds style. (Track-suits and knuckle rings aside.) Some of the best Italian style is exemplified by iconic Italian cinema stars from the 20th century: Sophia, Gina, Monica, Marcello, Rudolph.

For your procrastinating pleasure, cinematic glamour shots of Italy's biggest black-and-white stars.

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