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. 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE

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

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

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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