In the past few years, Milan It has quietly become a hotspot for members-only clubs, thanks in part to a steady influx of residents from abroad, driven not only by the city’s trendy lifestyle but also by favorable tax incentives for foreign businesses and investors.

Famous for their private lives, wealthy Milanese often hide the opulence of their family homes behind modest, unnoticeable entrances. Respectful of local etiquette, WildeThe newest member of the elite circle of Milan’s private clubs resides in the former palace of Santo Versace, located on leafy Via dei Giardini, in one of the city’s most secluded neighborhoods, just a few steps from Via Montenapoleone. Called Villa del Platano and built in 1954, it’s easy to miss this simple iron gate, which is exactly the point; soigné Cool.

Photo: Giulio Ghirardi

Founded by hospitality entrepreneur Gary Landsberg, former chairman and shareholder of The Arts Club in London, and creatively run by Alasdair Willis, The Wilde’s British-Milanian roots draw an international crowd from art, fashion, design, finance and society. He’s getting ready to attract himself. “This is a time of global mobility and Milan is experiencing a moment of great blending of culture, cuisine and engagement with the worlds of fashion and design,” said Ben Pundole, chief brand and marketing officer for the club, which brings inclusive hospitality. Expertise gained from developing Ian Schrager’s Edition hotels.

Given Milan’s emphasis on stylish (sometimes meticulous) presentation, the club’s décor was entrusted to Milan-born, Paris-based architect Fabrizio Casiraghi, whose taste for elegant, polished interiors also shaped the Sant’Ambroeus cafe and restaurant. It is becoming one of the most stylish places in the city.

Photo: Giulio Ghirardi

Photo: Giulio Ghirardi

Spanning four floors and featuring a large rooftop terrace overlooking the garden of the adjacent Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda, The Wilde offers its members a range of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, from traditional Mediterranean dishes and Latin American-Japanese flavors to bars serving drinks. and snacks; Arturo’s is an old-fashioned cigar lounge. feutre nook. The club also includes private dining rooms for intimate gatherings, as well as areas dedicated to cultural programs, talks and live performances, complementing the extensive entertainment menu. A gym with state-of-the-art equipment is a definite no-no because the atmosphere is informal; Members are expected to arrive already fit and stylish. come faut plush golden light environment.