Gratitude for the bounty of nature is a primary value for the Zegna Foundation. It might be helpful for the viewer to know that l'abito is a noun (think "monk's habit") meaning a gown or suit, but it is also the first person singular of the verb abitare (to inhabit, to live).

We move on to Biella, northwest of Milan, where the quality of the water contributes to the excellent quality of the woolen fabrics produced by the historical Zegna company.

There are more steps to making these skins into fine shoe leather, with the result of turning waste products into noble ones.

Tuscany is famous for its fine leather. The tradition goes back to medieval times and was a way to make use of the byproducts from slaughtering animals for meat, in other words, the hide.

Angelo Inglese talks about how the company got its start, back in the fifties. His widowed grandmother and a next-door neighbor began sewing. Now, the company strives to be an enhancement to the old city of Ginosa.

Italy is known for fashion, and that includes shirts. Angelo Inglese, a shirtmaker from Ginosa, in Apulia, talks about how his shirts stand out for being inspired by local traditions, notably embroidery and crocheting.

The Italian Alps are a pretty spectacular spot to learn the basics of snowboarding. Matteo and his two very capable students show us the ropes.