"an italian summer"

the latest exclusive collection by porter green

where idyllic days are warm & long, and locals and tourists alike flock to piazzas to enjoy an aperitivo or gelato whilst watching the passing parade.  the sparkling azure waters and picturesque towns of the amalfi coast provide an irresistible drawcard to jet-setters, backpackers and italian holiday makers alike and the simple pleasure of a humble bowl of pasta accompanied by glass of young red wine transforms to an elevated dining experience to rival the most sophisticated of restaurants.

encounter the spectacle of opera performed in a two-thousand year old amphitheatre, pre-historic architecture, aquaducts & roman arches, majestic sculptures & celebrated artworks and the romance of ancient olive trees framed by the setting afternoon sun. picture iconic vespas nimbly navigating narrow cobbled streets and carrying beautiful people clad in the creations of italian fashion houses. meanwhile the music of the Italian language echoes from the walls….

inspired by a heavenly summer spent in Italy, how will you choose from the collection’s divine colourways?  

* melone - slivers of luscious fruit enjoyed on a warm afternoon

* pavone - the peacocks who have wandered italy since the days of ancient rome 

* petalo - delicate petals of oleander & bougainvillea in crumbling terracotta pots 

* lime - the citrus trees that flourish in the fertile soils of sicily & calabria 

* girasoli - the majestic sunflowers that adorn the fields of tuscany, umbria & le marche in august. 

* lupo grigio - symbol of rome, the legendary grey she-wolf that suckled twins romulus & remus 

Or the fabulous four-packs:- 

* toni caldi – warm tones 

* toni freddi – cool tones

* sfumature pastello – pastel shades 

 an italian summer by porter green – bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table, picnic, boat or alfresco entertaining.