My First Day in Italy: A Florence Walking Tour with Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer | Kirby Allison
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
- 🇮🇹 Join me, Kirby Allison, as I embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Florence, Italy. In this first episode of my Series exploring the world of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition in Italy, I'm treated to a guided tour of Florence by my dear friend Tommaso Melani, CEO of the renowned shoemaking firm Stefano Bemer. Together, we explore the rich history, unparalleled craftsmanship, and enduring traditions that make Florence a true gem of the Renaissance.
Our day begins at the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, basking in the early morning light. Tommaso shares fascinating stories about the city's transformation over centuries, from its humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of art and culture under the Medici family.
We stroll towards the Uffizi Gallery and walk past the statue of David through the Piazza della Signoria, delving into Florence's artistic legacy. Tommaso then treats us to one of his favorite Florentine rituals: an early morning cappuccino and Florentine breakfast at his favorite neighborhood cafe, Cibreo Cafe. Our morning finishes with a walk through one of Florence's historic open markets before heading to Stefano Bemer.
In this episode, we learn about the history of Florence and Tommaso's multi-generational connection to the city, which serves as the foundation of our next several days exploring the incredible world of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition in this magnificent city.
🔍 Learn More about Stefano Bemer
🔸IG: @stefanobemer
🔸Web: stefanobemer.com/
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🔍Learn More about Cibreo Cafe
🔸IG: cibreo_firenze
🔸Web: www.cibreo.com/en/
🔸www.cibreo.com/en/cibreo-cafe/
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🇮🇹 My First Day in Italy: A Florence Walking Tour with Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer | Kirby Allison
0:00 - Series Introduction
3:10 - Episode Introduction
5:18 - An Early Morning at Florence's Iconic Ponte Vecchio
11:56 - Piazza della Signoria and Florence's artistic history
14:56 - Cappuccino and breakfast at Cibreo Café
38:39 - A stroll through Florence Open Air Market
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The way this channel evolved from the simplest shoe care tips to the breath taking movie-like scenery covering only the best artisans is beyond belief!
Wow, thanks! I’m not sure what happened…
Ladies and gentleman we gather again for yet another cinematic masterpiece, Thank you Kirby for blessing our screens once more
😂😂😂
Facts!
Yes, and thanks to the crew I guess. 👌
Brilliant!
I wonder if viewers realise how crazy good your editors are? Amazing! Stumbling across your channel was like finding a gem.
The editing team outdoes itself. Truly remarkable dedication from them.
@@kirbyallisonHow many people are on your editing team?
Thank you Kirby and the entire team behind the cameras and the editing masters for giving such great cinematic justice to my city!
It’s been a lovely showing you my “corner of the earth” and I look forward to the next episodes! Yours truly, Tommaso
Hi Tommaso,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a privilege to explore and showcase the incredible beauty and rich heritage of your city with you as my host! Your passion and deep knowledge of the city's traditions and craftsmanship made the experience unforgettable. Your "corner of the earth" is truly special, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it with our audience. Looking forward to our next adventure together!
Best regards,
Kirby
Italy level: Unlocked
Can't wait for you to get to Japan but I will enjoy this in the meantime.
Kirby, my good Sir. You've outdone yourself here...
You’re very kind!!
Superb, Kirby! Thank you for spreading the culture of craftsmanship to the world. Godspeed, Sir. 🙏
My pleasure!
I'm telling you, the English men have the class but the Italians bring the flair. Great conversation and production Kirby!
The Italian's got it from British aristos doing the grand tour.
@@sajid6027whatever
and American's have avant-garde Pop (well some do)
@@sajid6027 LOL? Brits were dancing to the moon when Romans were making art, fashion and what not and when Florence alone was richest than whole England in Renaissance.. importing silk from Asia and doing fashion for Europe for 400 years after..how on earth they got it from Brits during grand tour ?? Also Brit ( Rich) youngsters came in continental Europe to completely change their coarse attitude and went back to England with a complete different wardrobe.
MAybe you forgot that all the major artistic tendencies in the last 1000 years were born in Italy not in England then again.
Bella Firenze ! Thank you so much , Mr Allison , for another superb video series.
The quality of cinematography, sound and editing, is truly professional standard.
Is this BBC ?
Tommaso is the essence of casual sophistication. He's cool without even trying.
He did make the host look rather buttoned up, didn't he. Relax, take your tie off, throw on a linen jacket and put that dark DB suit away until fall.
"You live a very glamorous life..."
'No, l live a very UNglamorous life...this is normal.'
Dude...🤯
Simple, yet powerful discourse from Tommaso right there...
Speaks volumes to me, as that is the very approach to my own life l have been formulating this year.
It’s a very valid point. The idea of “glamor” is anything that’s foreign or interesting.
@@kirbyallison Glamour is fear - style is the soul expressing itself
A true renaissance man in every measure! Can't wait for this series.
Tommaso is the best!
So excited for the Italian series! Yes! Thank you Kirby!
Great interview in today's video. 🙏👍
It must be deeply satisfying to see the architectural structures, it's history, the people, and any and all craftsmanship that exists there must absolutely amazing to take it all in.
A truly stunning city. And what’s best is they the city is still fully inhabited and alive.
Tommaso is a great guy❗️❗️❗️
Very well done Kirby and team. Can't wait to see more of Italy through your eyes. I've found it very interesting seeing the difference between the Italian gentleman and the British Gentleman. Tattoos, beards and a more lax attitude is something I find myself relating to much easier. So cool.
Italy is lovely. Amazing work kirby
This is when someone take a travel vlog very serious! 👍Great work! Kirby and your team.
I am an Italian currently living in the US. What a great video. Thank you Kirby.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Seriously Kirby, your production quality is beyond RUclips! These videos are the kind of videos i want to own in a physical copy! Thank you for these videos! I can’t express how much I enjoy them. Very exited for the rest of the episodes.
Thanks!
liked this video so much i came back and watched it again. Tommaso exudes relaxation
I am so thankfull you're doing this italian series. I am a Czech myself, but i fell in love with Italy the second i stepped there. The passion and charisma Italians have is unmatched. Always coming back to mama italia with happiness.
I love the interview with Mr Tommaso Melani. He's not only the Co Founder & CEO of Stefano Bemer, but he's also the historian of his city. Good to heard his narratated the history of Florence. Especially the city area his living & working.
Thank Kirby for this Grand Walking Tour in Florence.
GREAT VIDEO! I love the channel but wasn't expeting this level of cinematic beauty at my favorite city
Wow, thanks! We tried our best. Easy work in such a beautiful place.
Ah this takes me back to my visit Florence. What an amazing city. I can’t wait to have a home there.
travelled around italy for a month a couple of years ago, truly a magical place and experience
What a charismatic man Tommaso!!
Tommaso is the best.
Thank you Kirby, you've done more to promote Italy than our government.
Very classy content and top notch production. There are indeed wonderful things to discover outside of Burlington arcade and St James’s. Thank you very much Kirby for the beautiful content.
You visited my home town. It has been 24 years since I've been there. Brings a tear to my eye.
Florence is one of my beloved cities, glad to see you visited this Tuscan gem. Can´t be more excited to see next video.
Stellar production quality, as always! Might be my favorite videos on RUclips!
Waiting for next episode.
What does one say?!?!
I've been blessed to visit Milan, Rome, Vipiteno and Venice in my life and I am gobsmacked at the beauty you find in so many things in Italy. They have the fashion, the architecture, the cars, the food, the culture. So much style. This episode is such a feast for the eyes, it is cinematic perfection!!!
I've stood in the Colosseum, and I've stood at the Trevi fountain, Vatican City, Piazza Duomo, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, Palatine Hill, Sistine Chapel. My mind blown every time! The pride in his voice as he speaks about his City is the pride I've seen and heard many times in Italy. The place is simply stunning! They have it all! I've even walked by a small gathering of Italian men in the pristine Italian cut suits and thought, "Jesus Christ this lot are handsome buggers!!!!"
They just ooze class in all they put their hands to. I cant wait for the rest of this series!!! This is going to be a feast for the eyes and mind!!!
Kirby, you're a gentleman and a genius.
Thank you!! ❤🙏
The sound through the video is amazing
Another stunner. AMAZING work, Kirby. You're production team is second to none.
My wife and I are heading to Florence and Rome in November. What perfect timing for this series! Every time they stop somewhere I’m writing it down!!
Congratulations Kirby and the team, for another start to an amazing series.
What a beautiful video. Beautiful in every aspect you can think of, from the marvellous city of Florence and the two protagonists to the filming and the production. Looking forward to seeing the next part.
Kirby, another work of cinematic art. Your ability to invoke a deep friendship with the local people, culture and locations is what sets you apart. Documentaries are information oriented. You portray the authentic life of the destination. Well done as always.
You're too kind! The credit for this really goes to the editing team. They work tirelessly on putting these together. It is no small amount of work.
This looks incredible! I'm excited to see what the series brings.
Thank you Kirby for yet another triumph. I have always wanted to visit Tuscany and especially Florence. What a beautiful city. It is definitely on my bucket list along with Vienna and Prague. Very best regards Ron
You're very kind! Thank you for watching!
I remember very early comments of disbelief that a YT Gent such as Kirby even existed... keep it up Kirby!
Thank you, Kirby, for the start of incredible journey to beautiful places of unbelievable Italy and meeting with its very creative people. It is just fun...
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@kirbyallison Thank you for your kind attention to my words, dear Kirby. I always watch your every video with pleasure. You are a very intelligent, interesting and stylish person, also a real gentleman. I also like craftsmanship, style, cigars and tradition. I will be glad if we can meet somehow and maybe even become friends. I am investor and businessman, you have similar interests as well. I belive we will find interesting topics to talk, with my great pleasure ... 🤝😎
Kirby thank you for taking time away from your family to create this series. Part 1 did not disappoint and was wonderful.
I appreciate you noting that. These filming projects, indeed, result in a lot of time away from the family, which is perhaps their greatest cost.
From the opening shot of Florence I knew this video would not disappoint
Absolutely amazing Kirby! Amo Firenze ❤
Outstanding effort for a great result! Much respect! 👏
Amazing!
was in Florence last week ... Best city I've ever seen .. Your video is amazing , love all your work . Very classy as always .
I’m new to the channel and am starting to realise what I’ve been missing.
Superb editing, production and everything in between.
Next holiday will be to Italy!
Fantastic show Kirby. Keep it up
Bravo Mr Kirby great work .
What fun, thank you
Live in Australia I believe this has being your best work thank you I will show this to my staff again thank you
Outstanding❗
Incredible.
This is amazing, really looking forward to this series!
Mr.Allison, you have done more to the small group of Craftsmen and Bespoke Master than anybody else.!!!!!!!!!
Very beautiful
this becoming... larger than itself. Bravo!
Next level sir….. next level fantastic
You are a legend Kirby! Well done to include Italy at last.
Great video and conversation!
The cinematography was amazing omg well done guys
🙏🙏
Well done, Kirby. A throughly enjoyable respite from too-fast-paced life.
Kirby...this was wonderful! Appreciate your content
Firenze is Bella. Loved visiting there.
Just pure class.
Great episode!
You’ve done it again! Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic video. As always, very well done.
Jeff❤
An excellent start to the series Kirby. Really interesting conversation in the coffee shop. It reminded me of an Italian owned cafe in Leeds in the UK, called Pasta Romagna. It was owned by a lady called Gilda. She always played opera music, and often joined in. Everybody who walked in, were always greeted with a shouted Buongiorno. Her coffee was amazing, unlike the big chains, that were discussed in your video. Looking forward to the next video in the series.
What a great video
idk whats more bespoke, your shoes or this video! 10/10
inredible videography Tommasso is such a great person thanks for the great vid
Couldn't agree more! And he was the ULTIMATE host for Florence! A lot of really great filming with him that will come out in the coming weeks.
Wow Kirby, this is brilliant! I can See Netflix buying such sofisticate content from you soon!
Presenter too stiff
A great video Kirby i really enjoyed it!!!!!
Yes!!!
Winner!
With each series you are able to improve and enhance your story, quality of the videos and production. For that I salute you🫡
Italy is everything which a true gentleman needs, country with style like no other, tradition, history and above all, life motto: dolce far niente 👏👏👏
Wonderful video !
Loved the Cuba series, I will love this even more!!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing
Love Italy 🇮🇹 ❤️
More to come! It only gets better from here!
Your videos are masterpieces, Kirby!! thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that!
Це прекрасно! Це талановито! Це надзвичайно професійно! Ви чітко передаєте атмосферу,відображаєте саме те,що найбільше цікавить. Це ознака неабиякого таланту. Дякую вам, Кірбі! Дякую Томмасо! Дякую всій вашій неймовірній команді! І,звісно ж, дякую чарівній Флоренції!!!🌝🌚🌝
Дякую за такі теплі слова! Ми дуже раді, що наша робота вам сподобалася. Це велика честь для нас. Ми з великим задоволенням продовжуватимемо ділитися з вами найцікавішими моментами з нашої подорожі. Дякую вам за підтримку та натхнення! Флоренція дійсно чарівна, і ми щасливі, що могли передати її красу. Дякую ще раз!
Great video
Hi Kirby, would love you to see you do a video on figurines like Lladro in Spain. Really amazing craftmanship and tradition. You would have a field day. My wife loves their work.
I’ve been waiting on this series to drop since last summer. Fantastic content and production quality. Kirby has truly created a brand for us all that feels “bespoke”. Thank you!
Much appreciated!
Feel like I travel to wherever he filmed in each series!
Good job Kirby. I hope you found a LCDH somewhere along your travels in Italy. Look forward to the next episode. Best regards.
FINALLY!!! A video of interest outside of his house or America.
The vast majority of our content is filmed outside of America, Tim! 😅🤷♂️
These are so entertaining. Bravo good sir
Hi and Thanks to both of you K and T for the things you're showing. Next time come ti Maremma
What an awesome episode... Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Gent's !
Glad you enjoyed it
@@kirbyallison Loosen up wear a sarong to a NY nightclub that should help
@@kirbyallison Paint your toe nails red and then the town.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼
Excellent video, Tommaso knows how cool he is right? 😂
Florence was my favourite city in Italy. If I spoke Italian I could have quite happily lived there. Watch out for the food and the wine, it's very easy to pack on some weight if your not careful.
Firenze is the 🔝 of the 🔝 of Italy 🇮🇹
Ponte Vecchio at 5:53. On that bridge there is a Patek AD that hand paints the dials of Patek watches. They then become piece unique, or one of a kind.
Pristine architecture of westernkind thanks kirby 👍