A designer comes from a professional path that leads to developing, with passion and skills, a process of ideas that aims at seeing a design vision come to life in a product or collection. Happiness lies not only in turning an idea into reality, but in the journey that led us to it.
Since we were children, the passion that accompanied us in the world of fashion guided us in our almost obsessive search for detail. Fashion is our source of research, both as modus operandi and in the attention to the trends we imitate. Our philosophy embraces the style of the 1900s in all its nuances, from Art Déco to Midcentury, encompassing fashion, art, architecture and design. All these are the driving characteristics that lead us to search and add to our creations details that can make the difference.
When designing a collection, we think of it as much more than simple products or accessories; it is an expression of art, style research, craftsmanship and creative vision. A collection communicates ideas, values and cultural identities, which become real narrative elements through storytelling. Owning a piece of high Italian craftsmanship offers an experience of prestige and exclusiveness.
For our Rebel collection, we drew inspiration from Coco Chanel’s iconic style which, for us, embodies timeless elegance and refined simplicity. A style characterised by clear contrasts and a harmonic union between sobriety and discreet luxury. A combination of classic and modern with particular attention to the quality of materials and comfort, without compromising on elegance.
When designing a whole collection, the creative design phase is totally different as opposed to the designing of a single product. By this we mean that for us it is like composing a symphony, where all the elements of an orchestra must create harmony and movement between lines, shapes and precious materials.
The sinuous lines with harmonious movements that shape our Rebel collection have decisive traits at times, to distinguish the design with unusual and unexpected shapes. Knowing how to coordinate contrasting finishes and materials without ever becoming ostentatious is fundamental.
Tailor-made manufacturing is an essential feature for us, since it refers to a style typical of the early 1900s where stitching, finishing and inserts helped to conceive the silhouette of a product.
We are lucky to live near Lake Como, a timeless place that has been a great source of inspiration thanks to the historical legacy of the ancient Romans, as can be seen by the numerous villas built along the shores. And then, the influence of the Renaissance with its works of art and architecture have inspired artists and intellectuals; finally, it is impossible not to be amazed by the surrounding beauty that nature has bestowed to these places. We, lovers and enthusiasts of Italian culture and beauty, draw constant inspiration from it.
When we start an interiors project with a new client, we usually carry out a first interview, to better understand their tastes and personal style. This is a very important phase, because it enables us to better understand what our clients desires and dreams in their home; furthermore, if they had more than one living arrangements, they would certainly have different characteristics from each other. The next phase is to create style, atmosphere, finish, colour and material moodboards, in order to choose the right path. The style of a collection is certainly characterised by well-defined lines, but we can sew on the product a different dress, which is the element that can personalise the final project and make it unique and exclusive for the client.
And we would like to conclude with the famous quote by Coco Chanel “Fashion passes, style remains”.
To carry out a good project, it is essential, first of all, to have a vision that will lead to the phases of finding new inspirations and ideas. A pivotal point for us is establishing the concept, because to us, it’s an essential phase. The next phase is enriching the concept idea, which will be defined by conceptual and emotional moodboards. Finally, it is of fundamental importance to have a clear idea of the identity of the future collection, in order to help us define with the right character and style how to present the final project.
When designing a collection, we imagine and set apart our products with distinctive elements and details that connect them together, to reflect a refined taste throughout the environment, as in a musical harmony. However, if we must identify all the above in one object of our collection, it has to be the bar cabinet, a symbol of hospitality and style.
As well as being practical, a bar cabinet is often a distinctive design element with which one can express their taste. Its style may vary, from classic to modern design, from Art Déco to minimalism, thus becoming a piece of furniture that reflects the personality and style of the house. In contemporary design, a bar cabinet often recalls the golden age of cinema or the elegant evening parties of the 50s and 60s.
For us, the 1950s are the cradle of Made in Italy: thanks to the high quality of Italian craftsmanship and to the masters of design of the time, they taught us and transmitted the values and poetics of design. Therefore, we do not admire one designer only, but a movement of great masters such as Giò Ponti, Marco Zanuso, Achille Castiglioni, Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini and Paolo Buffa.
Joe “Actually I would have had two possibilities. If I’d followed the first one, due to the passion and research that has connected me to fashion since I was a child, I’d have become a fashion designer. And if I’d followed the second one, it would have been only following a real professional experience in the field: being a teacher for Made in Italy and Corporate Culture in every design and artisanal excellence; this has actually become a reality in parallel since September of this year at Oliver Twist – Cometa Formazione in Como.”
Fabio “I’d have put my passion for freehand drawing to better use. Instead of attending the Polytechnic, I would have taken painting and sculpture classes at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Another passion I’ve had since I was young is comics. In other words, a life totally dedicated to art and the idea of beauty expressed in its various forms.”
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