Inspired by the decadent style, bold character, and love for the arts and fashion, as well as her exotic pet animals, the Being Luisa collection is an homage to Marchesa Luisa Casati. In continuation of efforts to emphasize the empowering relationships between strong women, art, and wildlife, we wish to honor Marchesa’s legacy by presenting a comprehensive overview of her multidimensional personality and fearless choices ahead of her time.
To transcend seasons and trends, our capsule collection focuses on sustainable , timeless pieces to be mixed with past and future styles and references. The elegant lace pieces created in collaboration with Martina Vidal pay tribute to Luisa’s time as an innocent yet sophisticated formal young bride. The Venetian hand-made velvets in animal prints from fabric maker Tessuti Bevilaqua explore Casati’s later years, creating a capsule wardrobe worthy of Casati herself.
Additionally, the lavish “gentlemen’s club” tuxedo-inspired pieces highlight her intellectual influences and independent way of life through masculine audacity complimenting her natural flair. Her lifelong relationship with author/philosopher Gabrielle D’Annunzio, a fervent follower of German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, served as a reference for her transformation towards “A Living Work of Art” giving a new meaning to the surrounding beauty and life of arts Nietsche, as well as the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.
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