Nero
Fashion Design
Nero, Inspired by Japanese fashion and origami structures, I managed the full lifecycle of the project from concept and pattern making to handcrafted construction and complete styling.
Overview
During the COVID-19 lockdown, I was personally contacted by the director of CEDIM to design a mini capsule collection of 5 outfits for an exclusive collaboration with Radness modeling agency. Taking on this project during such a unique time meant managing everything from scratch under tight, unpredictable conditions.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, I was personally contacted by the director of CEDIM to design a mini capsule collection of 5 outfits for an exclusive collaboration with Radness modeling agency. Taking on this project during such a unique time meant managing everything from scratch under tight, unpredictable conditions.
Here is the video the agency posted on YouTube, till the minute 3:05, you can see the collection.
The Concept & Inspiration
The collection is called Nero simply because every single piece is black "nero" means black in Italian, and I wanted something that felt a bit more elevated than just calling it "negro" in Spanish.
Beyond the color palette, the entire collection is heavily inspired by Japanese fashion, a culture and aesthetic that has always deeply influenced my work. I incorporated kimono-style sleeves, and for several pieces, I played with complex paneling and structural cuts directly inspired by origami paper folding.
What I did
The Concept & Inspiration
Design & Pattern Making: I developed the full creative concept and drafted the custom patterns for all 5 looks.
Construction: I sewed and handcrafted every single piece myself, focusing heavily on fit, structure, and clean finishes.
Styling & Direction: I took charge of the complete look for the presentation, selecting the makeup, hair, outfits, and shoes to bring the whole vision together on set.
The collection is called Nero simply because every single piece is black "nero" means black in Italian, and I wanted something that felt a bit more elevated than just calling it "negro" in Spanish.
Here is the video the agency posted on YouTube, till the minute 3:05, you can see the collection.
Beyond the color palette, the entire collection is heavily inspired by Japanese fashion, a culture and aesthetic that has always deeply influenced my work. I incorporated kimono-style sleeves, and for several pieces, I played with complex paneling and structural cuts directly inspired by origami paper folding.
What I did
Design & Pattern Making: I developed the full creative concept and drafted the custom patterns for all 5 looks.
Construction: I sewed and handcrafted every single piece myself, focusing heavily on fit, structure, and clean finishes.
Styling & Direction: I took charge of the complete look for the presentation, selecting the makeup, hair, outfits, and shoes to bring the whole vision together on set.
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