Elementi was developed over the last several months between the studio, fabric archives, fittings, and long conversations about texture and movement.

The collection began with elemental references air, sea, earth, and sunlight,  but evolved into something less thematic and more atmospheric. Much of the direction came instinctively from the environment around me here in Italy: historical architecture, gardens, sea tones, faded surfaces, sculpture, and the softness of natural light throughout the day.

This season also introduced a new sourcing approach for the brand.

I began working with a European deadstock textile supplier specializing in luxury fabrics from past productions in France and Italy. Many of the materials used throughout Elementi came directly from this partnership, including several silks that became central to the collection.

Rather than beginning with sketches, many pieces began with the fabric itself.

We photographed the collection this week in a remarkable historical setting with gardens, fountains, glass structures, stone staircases, and classical sculpture surrounding the entire property.

The scale and atmosphere of the location immediately shaped the mood of the shoot.

We worked quietly with a small team, moving through the space naturally as the light shifted throughout the day.

The Shell dress and Wild Bloom were among the first pieces photographed.

The Shell dress combines oversized matte shell sequins with sheer layering and soft structure, while Wild Bloom focuses more heavily on artisanal construction techniques. Each Wild Bloom dress requires approximately 15 hours of smocking work using vintage methods adapted for modern wearability and comfort.

The movement in the finished garment became one of the defining visual moments of the collection.

Later in the day we photographed the Nerina dresses within the greenhouse spaces.

These pieces were designed as a softer counterpoint to the more dramatic gowns easy organic linen dresses with embroidery, full skirts, adjustable backs, and subtle detailing intended for repeated wear throughout summer.

Later in the afternoon we photographed Andromeda near the fountains.

That dress references late 90s couture silhouettes with a bias-cut slip shape layered under sheer silk georgette and scattered crystal work. It’s one of those garments that’s difficult to fully capture in still photographs because the movement changes everything.

The blue satin Azura gown almost looks like liquid when it moves and is very much inspired by Roman Goddess and the sea and is made in a beautiful Italian deadstock stretch viscose charmeuse.

The Aurienne gowns ended up feeling incredibly dramatic in the because of all the layered circle ruffles moving naturally in the wind.

We ended the shoot with the Aurelia gown.

This dress was heavily inspired by 1930s bias-cut dressing and vintage bridal references, but interpreted in a much lighter and more understated way. The French silk charmeuse has a softness to it that almost feels liquid on the body.

It was the perfect piece to close the day with.

Elementi is now available online in limited quantities, made to order in our small Italian studio.