Maria Laura Berlinguer

In Apulia, architect Gabriella De Donno has created a collection of slips in pure Italian silk, dyed by her with the fruits of nature, a laborious ...

In Apulia, architect Gabriella De Donno has created a collection of slips in pure Italian silk, dyed by her with the fruits of nature, a laborious and time-consuming process using only solar energy. Coffee, tea, herbal teas and walnuts (leaves and husk), grapes, pomegranates, the mint from her garden, various flowers and, for the indigo color, the ford that grows in the Marche region. The ingredients are macerated in order to prepare a decoction, which is filtered. Then, the silk is immersed in the steaming pot. Later, the fabric is turned, and turned again... and thus it slowly takes colour: each bath is a magic and the difference in tone and shade inspires Gabriella on the pattern to create, always unique and unrepeatable. A visit to her atelier is a must.

The art of leatherworking is not always the result of a family tradition. There are those who have managed to find their place in the world through ...

The art of leatherworking is not always the result of a family tradition. There are those who have managed to find their place in the world through tenacity and passion alone. This is the case of Michela Francesconi and her workshop in Lucca. She learned from scratch, bought the necessary machinery, and created a line that resembled her, without diversifying or chasing a specific slice of the market. Her accessories are fun, practical and well-made bags.

Award-winning designer Pasqualina Tripodi’s pieces have been called “Agrigioielli” (Agri-jewellery), for their innovative characteristics and ...

Award-winning designer Pasqualina Tripodi’s pieces have been called “Agrigioielli” (Agri-jewellery), for their innovative characteristics and their link to nature. Her jewellery is a hymn to her land, Calabria: she uses berries, flowers, branches, barks, acorns and fruits, and turns them into wonderful bijoux. Wearing her creations is a tribute to the great Mother Earth, generous, saving and sometimes mistreated.

Back in 1993, in Albinea, on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia, a group of experts in cultural heritage preservation decided to open a workshop that ...

Back in 1993, in Albinea, on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia, a group of experts in cultural heritage preservation decided to open a workshop that would specialize in bringing ancient tapestries, costumes and upholsteries back to life. With great passion, in their hands precious textiles are restored to their former splendour. Private collectors, public institutions and museums can be assured that each restoration is carried out in a minimally invasive way, with great respect for the original, artistic and sartorial features, and applying the latest modern techniques.

Inspired by the love for nature and her own origins, after a journey of research, curiosity, visionary inspiration and many helpful mistakes, Camilla ...

Inspired by the love for nature and her own origins, after a journey of research, curiosity, visionary inspiration and many helpful mistakes, Camilla Michelotti created a jewellery collection in Rome. Or.ti.Ca. stands for Oreste, Titti and Camilla: her family, her heritage. And it’s thanks to this very heritage, all about art and craftsmanship, that she was able to delve into several techniques, some more traditional, others innovative and even “risky”, but which, from the get-go, allowed her to be free to always move forward without constraining her creativity.

For more than 50 years, in Rosà, in the heart of Vicenza’s province, this company has been crafting custom handmade furniture in classic style. A ...

For more than 50 years, in Rosà, in the heart of Vicenza’s province, this company has been crafting custom handmade furniture in classic style. A trade passionately passed down in the family, with great attention to the smallest detail and the use of rare and precious essences created by skilled craftsmen’s hands, all with refinement and elegance. True works of art come to life here, alongside highly valuable custom-made pieces.

Entering this atelier run by Anna, milliner and hat maker, and Francesco, craft tailor, is like crossing space-time boundaries and diving into a ...

Entering this atelier run by Anna, milliner and hat maker, and Francesco, craft tailor, is like crossing space-time boundaries and diving into a remote age, surrounded by precious draperies and rustling long skirts. For over 20 years the couple has been running this workshop in Noale, specializing in period costumes and other accessories. Hats, in particular, are crafted using a century-old moulding machine, the last one still operating in the whole region. Their costumes have been showcased at Milan’s Triennale, Venice’s Biennale, as well as in South Korea and U.S.A.

A young fashion designer from Campania, always attentive towards sustainability and recycling, succeeded in reinventing crochet, turning it into ...

A young fashion designer from Campania, always attentive towards sustainability and recycling, succeeded in reinventing crochet, turning it into elegant, fashionable and genderless garments. “The Common thread”, a special yarn resulting from a crowdfunding process, is transformed into refined tops, bras, cardigans, sweaters and seamless dresses. Exclusively handmade lines preserving the craft savoir-faire of the Made in Italy trade.

The desire of three women to recreate the spirit and essence of the Renaissance workshop is the reason this refined Roman atelier came to be. Coming ...

The desire of three women to recreate the spirit and essence of the Renaissance workshop is the reason this refined Roman atelier came to be. Coming from different experiences, Camilla Bronzini, Francesca Neri Serneri and Antonella Perugini found their trait d’union in the study of the goldsmith arts of the past. From their harmonious connection, marvellous jewels come to life, able to transform the ancient art of Roman micromosaic in pure poetry.

Lidia Scalzo, Rome-based artist and designer with over 30 years of experience, alongside her sister Rosaria, decorates the most beautiful homes of ...

Lidia Scalzo, Rome-based artist and designer with over 30 years of experience, alongside her sister Rosaria, decorates the most beautiful homes of the Capital. In their workshop, located in Vetralla, they bring emotions to life through their professional expertise and constant research, turning craftsmanship into art and design. Employing ancient techniques and contemporary materials, they are able to create artefacts, design objects, unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Wood, stones, resins, fabrics, paper, books and colours of any kind are combined in an actual “coordinated chaos”, reminding us how everything is indispensable and at the same time mutable.

In the tiny Umbrian town of Gualdo Tadino, pottery is an ancestral tradition, and it is thanks to the skills of local craftsmen that the ancient ...

In the tiny Umbrian town of Gualdo Tadino, pottery is an ancestral tradition, and it is thanks to the skills of local craftsmen that the ancient luster technique came about: a special way of processing artistic majolica with metallic and ruby reflections. Liliana Brunetti is a daughter of this noble art. Inside her workshop you will find not just her refined and precious creations, but also a generous woman, always willing to teach her skills to others.

How to choose the right hat for you? Well, by asking to an expert milliner who is able to join her creativity with great training. In Roxana ...

How to choose the right hat for you? Well, by asking to an expert milliner who is able to join her creativity with great training. In Roxana Batog’s atelier, among wooden blocks on which her hats are crafted and precious materials such as Florentine straw and felt, you’ll find her, her skilled hands and her great ability to create pre-confectioned models and couture designs, or to make your wish come true. Her hats, just like her, are bold and elegant, out of the box and at the same time easy to wear. A visit to her atelier is a must.

In the beautiful city of Modena, a businesswoman with the simple yet direct character typical of the women from Emilia Romagna, achieved her goal to ...

In the beautiful city of Modena, a businesswoman with the simple yet direct character typical of the women from Emilia Romagna, achieved her goal to become a fashion designer and, as a young tailor, dress great international celebrities. Her home town celebrated her 50 years of activity with a great event, yet still to this day she is driven by the same volcanic, energetic force which over the years allowed her to be Anna, the woman who contributed to bring Made in Italy to worldwide fame, thanks to her wits and, most importantly, her heart.

Do you know what textile jewellery is? It’s a special technique used by Giovanna Canu to transform the millenary experience of tailors, weavers and ...

Do you know what textile jewellery is? It’s a special technique used by Giovanna Canu to transform the millenary experience of tailors, weavers and artisans into jewels. Joy-Jo is the name of her brand, specialized in unique and extremely lightweight pieces, like a shiny handmade peplos you can wear without even feeling it on your skin. Design jewels, bracelets, earrings are shaped in circular, spiral or broken oval forms, reminiscent of feminine images and symbols. Her spirit guide is the need for expressing and sharing emotions, by combining the skill of her hands, the versatile matter and the intensity of her soul.

David Herbert Lawrence used to say that Sardinia is out of time and history, and this artisanal tailor shop is a practical example of that. Silk ...

David Herbert Lawrence used to say that Sardinia is out of time and history, and this artisanal tailor shop is a practical example of that. Silk brocade, floral applications, soft cloths and precious velvet are only a few of the wonderful materials that Giuseppe Piroddu transforms into traditional garments. Thanks to his incredible training and his anthropological researches on Sardinian customs and traditions, he is able to restore ancient fabrics with great mastery and create new ones as well, keeping this millenary culture alive and up to date.

Neapolitan tailoring needs no introduction, and this line created by Francesca Ciccarelli proudly holds its wand and crown. All of Francesca’s ...

Neapolitan tailoring needs no introduction, and this line created by Francesca Ciccarelli proudly holds its wand and crown. All of Francesca’s creations are sartorial masterpieces: from extremely elegant women’s tuxedos, to serve either as evening wear or daytime tailleurs, to everyday wearable models, such as stretchy cotton pants and jacquard jackets, and finally her irreverent items in thin-striped corduroy or extremely colourful garments, like the sunflower yellow model with fuchsia or white lapels.

Lace is a part of jewellery making and, in the hands of this lady from Catania who loved lace since she was a child, it becomes a delightful ...

Lace is a part of jewellery making and, in the hands of this lady from Catania who loved lace since she was a child, it becomes a delightful masterpiece. Melania La Via learned from her grandmothers the basic rudiments in the art of lace making, and today she succeeded in transforming her wealth of knowledge, skills and know-how in a jewellery line halfway between embroidery and lace. In her creations, bobbin lace, “chiacchierino” (tatting lace), macramé, filet, god thread embroidery, needle lace, crochet and Tenerife-style lace play with pearls, beads and corals.

Habanero Borse (Habanero Handbags) is a family-run business, founded in 1959 in Padova. They skilfully and passionately create those small, charming ...

Habanero Borse (Habanero Handbags) is a family-run business, founded in 1959 in Padova. They skilfully and passionately create those small, charming objects of desire which we call handbags. Through their designs, the careful selection of leathers, the accurate crafting and precious accessories, Rolando, his wife Luigina and their children Davide, Simonetta and Sabrina epitomize what it means to be leather craftsmen today. Personalizing handbags and accessories and establishing a direct relationship with their clients are the highlights of a brand proudly fighting every day for the protection of Made in Italy and its heritage.

Maria Grazia Schinelli is a young Sardinian goldsmith who creates delightful, crocheted jewellery. Copper wire woven with Saint Lucy's eye motifs are ...

Maria Grazia Schinelli is a young Sardinian goldsmith who creates delightful, crocheted jewellery. Copper wire woven with Saint Lucy's eye motifs are testimony to the power of Sardinian tradition. In her hands, traditional and popular craftsmanship is transformed into something magical that tells of beaches and the wind, of the sea and the vibrant colours of Sardinia’s wildflowers. With her non-precious materials such as gilded nickel-free copper or silver wire she creates jewellery with a contemporary design and inspired by these elements. To wear one of Maria Grazia's creations transforms the simple accessory into a symbol of the soul.

Patrizia Camba, a multifaceted and sensitive personality, has been making custom-made garments in her atelier in Cagliari since 1987. Her motto is ...

Patrizia Camba, a multifaceted and sensitive personality, has been making custom-made garments in her atelier in Cagliari since 1987. Her motto is “made-to-measure ideas” and over the years she has collaborated with Sardinian artists such as Maria Lai. Her style is original, free of fixed schemes and rooted in the indelible memories of Sardinia. Colours, materials, cuts and even citations from the past by this Sardinian artist to dress courageous women who do not follow fashion but interpret it with audacity.

Founded in 1969 in Reggio Emilia, Tailor's NY has resisted in time. The proprietor Maurizia Manghi, also a historical employee, took over the company ...

Founded in 1969 in Reggio Emilia, Tailor's NY has resisted in time. The proprietor Maurizia Manghi, also a historical employee, took over the company from its previous owner and manages it today with passion together with her family. These world renowned Italian fabric covered busts are veritable works of art, a tailor-made process meticulously followed step by step. The company has resisted the temptation for a more industrial approach for fear of losing their distinctive handcrafted touch.

Rather like an alchemist in his laboratory, Simone Mencherini elaborates on the techniques of the great Florentine goldsmiths to create jewellery ...

Rather like an alchemist in his laboratory, Simone Mencherini elaborates on the techniques of the great Florentine goldsmiths to create jewellery that are both unique and timeless. In his hands, emeralds, diamonds, aquamarines, and sapphires are transformed into voluptuous serpents, sea urchins, multicoloured flowers and mythological forms. Precious gold weaves between the stones like a common thread uniting Renaissance splendour and the art of contemporary Italian goldsmithing.

After twenty years as an architect, Cristina Serafini Saul transformed her passion for jewellery into a brand: Matuta Gioielli. An admirer of the ...

After twenty years as an architect, Cristina Serafini Saul transformed her passion for jewellery into a brand: Matuta Gioielli. An admirer of the bronze furnishing elements of Claude Lalanne, the jewellery of Suzanne Belperron and the fantasy world of Alexander Calder, Cristina elaborates her creations to symbolise the supremacy of fantasy over the laws of physics. Matuta's creations are inspired by architecture, modern art, painting, and sculpture: her pieces embody a powerful nature that ironicises and plays on dimension and structure.