My First Day in Italy: A Florence Walking Tour with Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer

My First Day in Italy: A Florence Walking Tour with Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer | Kirby Allison

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🇮🇹 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.
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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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@nikolajovicic174 15 күн бұрын

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!

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks! I’m not sure what happened…

@NorfTec 15 күн бұрын

Ladies and gentleman we gather again for yet another cinematic masterpiece, Thank you Kirby for blessing our screens once more

@nudaveritas6322 15 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@bradenalexander517 15 күн бұрын

Facts!

@domi7171 15 күн бұрын

Yes, and thanks to the crew I guess. 👌

@mklelito74 14 күн бұрын

Brilliant!

@tokdaddydnomad3950 2 күн бұрын

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.

@MeOhMyOfficial 15 күн бұрын

I wonder if viewers realise how crazy good your editors are? Amazing! Stumbling across your channel was like finding a gem.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

The editing team outdoes itself. Truly remarkable dedication from them.

@Canadas_Very_Own 14 күн бұрын

@@kirbyallisonHow many people are on your editing team?

@tommasomelani4974 14 күн бұрын

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

@kirbyallison 14 күн бұрын

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

@levisiem4145 14 күн бұрын

I'm telling you, the English men have the class but the Italians bring the flair. Great conversation and production Kirby!

@sajid6027 11 күн бұрын

The Italian's got it from British aristos doing the grand tour.

@Alex_Rome 10 күн бұрын

@@sajid6027whatever

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

and American's have avant-garde Pop (well some do)

@kevinbutler9786 15 күн бұрын

Italy level: Unlocked Can't wait for you to get to Japan but I will enjoy this in the meantime.

@Aestheticaye 15 күн бұрын

Kirby, my good Sir. You've outdone yourself here...

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

You’re very kind!!

@richardpeters4086 15 күн бұрын

The quality of cinematography, sound and editing, is truly professional standard. Is this BBC ?

@alantinoalantonio 15 күн бұрын

Superb, Kirby! Thank you for spreading the culture of craftsmanship to the world. Godspeed, Sir. 🙏

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@GainesMediaInc 15 күн бұрын

"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.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

It’s a very valid point. The idea of “glamor” is anything that’s foreign or interesting.

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

@@kirbyallison Glamour is fear - style is the soul expressing itself

@briancrabtree4175 12 күн бұрын

Tommaso is the essence of casual sophistication. He's cool without even trying.

@3581tossit 3 күн бұрын

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.

@ruggeromorreale5509 14 күн бұрын

Thank you Kirby, you've done more to promote Italy than our government.

@TeisteBrito-hr5fn 15 күн бұрын

Bella Firenze ! Thank you so much , Mr Allison , for another superb video series.

@bheinatz1 15 күн бұрын

So excited for the Italian series! Yes! Thank you Kirby! Great interview in today's video. 🙏👍

@pegol1234 14 күн бұрын

I am an Italian currently living in the US. What a great video. Thank you Kirby.

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@vippjaswal5265 15 күн бұрын

A true renaissance man in every measure! Can't wait for this series.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Tommaso is the best!

@user-er7vz9xd8x 15 күн бұрын

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.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

A truly stunning city. And what’s best is they the city is still fully inhabited and alive.

@RandomPersonAJ 15 күн бұрын

Wow! Seriously Kirby, your production quality is beyond KZfaq! 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.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@Mungkee97 15 күн бұрын

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.

@bjsss 15 күн бұрын

Another stunner. AMAZING work, Kirby. You're production team is second to none.

@MSL1976 15 күн бұрын

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.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

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.

@marcellostraps 14 күн бұрын

You visited my home town. It has been 24 years since I've been there. Brings a tear to my eye.

@alexxfreedom 14 күн бұрын

Congratulations Kirby and the team, for another start to an amazing series.

@Video-ku3rg 15 күн бұрын

This is when someone take a travel vlog very serious! 👍Great work! Kirby and your team.

@twistoffat 11 күн бұрын

liked this video so much i came back and watched it again. Tommaso exudes relaxation

@ilmaestro6582 13 күн бұрын

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.

@jeffanco9367 14 күн бұрын

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!!

@michaellynch743 2 күн бұрын

travelled around italy for a month a couple of years ago, truly a magical place and experience

@nolankruse3939 14 күн бұрын

Ah this takes me back to my visit Florence. What an amazing city. I can’t wait to have a home there.

@TheMrjasonbourne 13 күн бұрын

Florence is one of my beloved cities, glad to see you visited this Tuscan gem. Can´t be more excited to see next video.

@dayathayalan6283 15 күн бұрын

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.

@Ruffrydertitan 15 күн бұрын

Kirby thank you for taking time away from your family to create this series. Part 1 did not disappoint and was wonderful.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

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.

@cryptocreep906 11 күн бұрын

From the opening shot of Florence I knew this video would not disappoint

@husnucoban3571 15 күн бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! I love the channel but wasn't expeting this level of cinematic beauty at my favorite city

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks! We tried our best. Easy work in such a beautiful place.

@andrewm06 15 күн бұрын

Italy is lovely. Amazing work kirby

@stephenmcinerney855 15 күн бұрын

Tommaso is a great guy❗️❗️❗️

@DM_forever101 12 күн бұрын

What a charismatic man Tommaso!!

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

Tommaso is the best.

@crazyrabbits 15 күн бұрын

Stellar production quality, as always! Might be my favorite videos on KZfaq!

@chris-cole 15 күн бұрын

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!! ❤🙏

@MrChrisayre 15 күн бұрын

I remember very early comments of disbelief that a YT Gent such as Kirby even existed... keep it up Kirby!

@DanilaMUNGARA 14 күн бұрын

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...

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@DanilaMUNGARA 3 күн бұрын

@@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 ... 🤝😎

@partytoparty 15 күн бұрын

This looks incredible! I'm excited to see what the series brings.

@HistoryBuffRetrophiliac 15 күн бұрын

Waiting for next episode.

@SportingClayJournal-vm7bt 15 күн бұрын

Another Grand Slam series and binge watching opportunity😍 Thanks Kirby!!

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy! Much, much more content forthcoming.

@ronaldpoppe3774 15 күн бұрын

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

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

You're very kind! Thank you for watching!

@galhillel100 15 күн бұрын

The sound through the video is amazing

@nudaveritas6322 15 күн бұрын

Mr.Allison, you have done more to the small group of Craftsmen and Bespoke Master than anybody else.!!!!!!!!!

@robertschneider2189 15 күн бұрын

What fun, thank you

@roskes 14 күн бұрын

Wow Kirby, this is brilliant! I can See Netflix buying such sofisticate content from you soon!

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

Presenter too stiff

@kevinsenior8155 8 күн бұрын

Good job Kirby. I hope you found a LCDH somewhere along your travels in Italy. Look forward to the next episode. Best regards.

@mohsinahmad2894 3 күн бұрын

I thought I was the only one whom understood this masterpiece. Turns out their is already a group of wise ones.

@MattyBEightyThree 15 күн бұрын

You’ve done it again! Fantastic

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mywayjay 13 күн бұрын

The cinematography was amazing omg well done guys

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

🙏🙏

@jimmiewhite453 15 күн бұрын

Bravo Mr Kirby great work .

@chadwaldrop2378 14 күн бұрын

Incredible.

@Art3miz 15 күн бұрын

Amazing!

@unknown81360 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely amazing Kirby! Amo Firenze ❤

@Sometungsten 15 күн бұрын

Outstanding❗

@rockys3654 15 күн бұрын

Great video and conversation!

@leprick2896 14 күн бұрын

I always feel so incomplete watching Kirby videos when he doesn't smoke a cigar.

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

😅 I feel incomplete filming them without a cigar…

@liketolookgood 13 күн бұрын

Your talks, walks and relaxed pace with every step makes these video's feel a joy to watch. Its sad to see this is a rare way to present these days while all around is flashing and screaming for attention.

@kirbyallison 7 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! If only the walking tours were easier to film…

@goldfels. 15 күн бұрын

Outstanding effort for a great result! Much respect! 👏

@thell6360 15 күн бұрын

Next level sir….. next level fantastic

@kasperlindvig3215 15 күн бұрын

Very beautiful

@lukemasid6931 14 күн бұрын

Kirby...this was wonderful! Appreciate your content

@tommaeder4270 14 күн бұрын

New drinking game - Every time Kirby says Quality, Craftmanship and Tradition, take a shot

@Angelwus 15 күн бұрын

Great episode!

@timhall7939 14 күн бұрын

FINALLY!!! A video of interest outside of his house or America.

@kirbyallison 14 күн бұрын

The vast majority of our content is filmed outside of America, Tim! 😅🤷‍♂️

@primarya4156 15 күн бұрын

inredible videography Tommasso is such a great person thanks for the great vid

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

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.

@ItsBugsy 13 күн бұрын

Just pure class.

@mv5804 14 күн бұрын

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 👏👏👏

@JapanDaleCarnegie 14 күн бұрын

You are a legend Kirby! Well done to include Italy at last.

@schmoopyboopy 13 күн бұрын

This is amazing, really looking forward to this series!

@Tom-yk1qj 14 күн бұрын

What a great video

@freg1959 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful video !

@danigomb 10 күн бұрын

this becoming... larger than itself. Bravo!

@SkinCoachTanel 15 күн бұрын

Yes!!!

@marcoarmenia218 14 күн бұрын

I really like how in Italy people approach daily life in such a serene way, they are lucky because they enjoy all the beauty of the cities and landscapes that surround them

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

Greek villages and turquoise seas even better

@williamfahey6066 13 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. As always, very well done. Jeff❤

@regsantotomas 15 күн бұрын

It’s been a mere 10 months and I miss Florence already. When you cross the bridge to the area where Stefano Bemer is; that’s where you will find the majority of the craftsmen

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Yes! The city has so many layers

@user-iz3ud9dr2u 15 күн бұрын

Hi and Thanks to both of you K and T for the things you're showing. Next time come ti Maremma

@urbandaniel100 15 күн бұрын

idk whats more bespoke, your shoes or this video! 10/10

@ndp0 15 күн бұрын

Your videos are masterpieces, Kirby!! thanks for sharing.

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@Hawkeyej26967 11 күн бұрын

Pristine architecture of westernkind thanks kirby 👍

@Hugo23Martins 15 күн бұрын

Loved the Cuba series, I will love this even more!! Awesome video, thanks for sharing Love Italy 🇮🇹 ❤️

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

More to come! It only gets better from here!

@demetripapachristopoulos3295 15 күн бұрын

Well done, Kirby. A throughly enjoyable respite from too-fast-paced life.

@Lasciatemi_Guidare 14 күн бұрын

Nothing like a cappuccino and cornetto in Italy…although my experience of Italian cafe bars has been people chugging their espressos at the counter rather than the leisurely pace depicted here! I also love how you kept some of the background noise in during the cafe chat; makes it feel more like we are there at the table as well.

@jacopocom 6 күн бұрын

You are so right. This was the pace of a special day

@eggplantrenew6804 15 күн бұрын

A great video Kirby i really enjoyed it!!!!!

@markfreeze3002 15 күн бұрын

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!

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

@anonymouslakernerd7214 8 күн бұрын

Great timing! I leave tomorrow for a six-week stay in Rome, followed by a week in Milan.

@mohsinahmad2894 Күн бұрын

No way you people are real

@anonymouslakernerd7214 Күн бұрын

@@mohsinahmad2894 You people? Racist much?

@barrywa39 15 күн бұрын

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.

@frankmastromauro5630 14 күн бұрын

Great video

@Co-je3lf 15 күн бұрын

What an awesome episode... Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Gent's !

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

@@kirbyallison Loosen up wear a sarong to a NY nightclub that should help

@globaloffice3214 10 күн бұрын

@@kirbyallison Paint your toe nails red and then the town.

@alfrede.newman1838 15 күн бұрын

Winner!

@dylanphillips2539 14 күн бұрын

Three minutes in and I feel this series could be Kirby's magnum opus

@kirbyallison 14 күн бұрын

VERY kind! Thank you! Let’s see… I have some other exciting tricks up my sleeve that are about to drop…

@user-og2wt3le4j 15 күн бұрын

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.

@terrestrialaccessnetwork8456 12 күн бұрын

These are so entertaining. Bravo good sir

@veerachow 15 күн бұрын

Feel like I travel to wherever he filmed in each series!

@user-xs9cm3ch3s 15 күн бұрын

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!!!🌝🌚🌝

@kirbyallison 15 күн бұрын

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!