What was your first project?
Papillover is my first project. My sister and I, both passionate about accessories, decided to create a line of bow ties for men, women, and children. Papillover is a new way of experiencing the bow tie; in fact, our bow ties, entirely Made in Italy, are designed in many shapes and patterns and handcrafted to offer a unisex accessory that can be worn in any context and with any look.
The creative process: do you work instinctively or plan every single step? Where do your ideas come from?
The creative process is a mix of planning and instinct. Collections must follow seasonal trends, so starting from those, I create my mood and color palette, but instinct and my personal taste guide my choices. Planning is important to develop the creative process; time must be allocated for research and exploration, for prototype development, and for deciding what to produce.
What did you think when you were contacted by Berto?
In addition to the quality of the fabrics and the vast selection, I was impressed by the availability and openness towards new projects shown by the Berto team.
Which Berto fabrics have you worked with for your project and collections?
I have used various Berto fabrics; generally, for my bow ties, I prefer light fixed canvases like the Bonsai used in the collection of the same name, but sometimes I use heavier, slightly elastic denim as in the Strips collection.
What do you consider the most significant aspect of Berto for Talents? What goals have you been able to achieve thanks to this program?
I find it magnificent that Berto has focused on and invested in my project; with our collaboration, they have offered me the opportunity to have international visibility.
“Less but better” can be read as the approval of a certain degree of purity in design but also in fashion design. It can also be understood as an environmental message about reduction and sustainability. What do you think?
I agree with this policy; in fact, on several occasions, I have used scraps and remnants of Berto denim to create unique bow ties.
Is there something you’ve never done that you’d like to accomplish?
I would like to expand the range of accessories on my e-commerce, using Berto fabrics; I am already studying ties, pocket squares, headbands, and cufflinks.
