Twice a year, I set off on the road in search of things that both inspire and enrich my creative senses. I’ve always been of the belief system that travel is a multi-dimensional encounter, layered with sights, sounds, tastes, textures, colours, and people. When it comes to my own medium of print design, I look to encompass it all and bring my prints to life in silhouettes that are synonymous with the region I am researching.

For our Amore Mio collection, I delved into the birthplace of luxury fashion to unravel the history! the passion! the drama! and everything else the Italians have so beautifully (and quite literally) woven into their history.  From high voltage luxury boutiques, to emerging small brands that line the quiet back streets, the intergenerational tailors and dressmakers seamlessly creating masterpieces, and the lively vintage markets hosting pieces from yesteryear.

I’ve compiled my tried-and-true black book of places I revisit time and time again to inspire my collections and often inspire another wardrobe to be built somewhere in my house. Like everything, the Italians do it best – so spend wildly and somewhat wisely.