The Italian woman is one of the most desired in the world, with her gaze-to-kill, fighting character and feline allure. In cinema, directors have long since idolised these eye-catching feline creatures, most remarkably Sophia Loren, Claudia Cardinale and Monica Bellucci. These Italian actresses with their fiery beauty will forever be the incarnation of the piquant and ultra-feminine woman.

Natalia Vodianova photographed by Mert & Marcus and styled by Grace Coddington

This one's for the luxe girls.