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Fashion Designer, Made in Italy

MARCO CASTELLI

 

Marco Castelli

Marco Castelli was born in Sicily and started modeling in Milan after graduating from high school for brands such as Chanel, Ferrè and Benetton. His passion and his job took him everywhere, name one city… New York, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Los Angeles.

He approached also design and started designing clothes for the royal family in Doha. This new adventure took him back home. Once in Italy,  he started organizing events to promote his products. In a recent interview Marco stated: “Doha’s royal family wears clothes I have created and I obviously feel very gratified, although I also feel that mine is just a small step that contributes in bringing our nation higher on a stylistic level”

One of the most loved piece from his collection is the Bicolor Coat, handcrafted  with care  in two different fabrics; wool and cashmere. The colors available are camel and black, navy and black , ice and navy, red and black and many others. It’s incredible his artisans dedicate attention to  each single piece from the design to the packaging, every model is finished by hand giving it a special and precious touch.

Find more about what’s happening in LDC Pop-Up Store this February during #MilanFashionWeek!
For more info about the designer, please, contact: nikki@lonedesignclub.com 
Marco Castelli is also featured on the e-commerce platform of LDC www.lonedesignclub.com

 

Marco Castelli Men Jacket

Marco Costelli Men clothing

 

 

 

Highlights

K-LAB

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“I don’t see myself as a disabled but as a brave young man differently skilled like anyone else in doing some things well and others badly”

 

WHAT IS K-LAB

K-Lab is a very special differently creative laboratory, which develops high profile design and communication projects thanks to the unexpected skills of differently able young people, recognising their professional value, channelling their recourses productively toward the business world and giving their talent the dignity and economic recognition it deserves.

A project where different becomes a resource.

HOW IT STARTED

The project has emerged from a mum-designer in love with the mind and heart of her special kid, an art director with the desire of shaping a dream, plus a bunch of other sensitive people that were able to listen, to see beyond the appearances and believe in the project.

It was born from the desire to not let down and not leaving alone the families and the kids, but most of all,  the will was not waste their professional talent.

THEIR GOAL

To promote the culture of the uniqueness of the individual and promote diversity as a resource. To give a voice to the rich and profound inner world of those who had been forced into silence due to different disabilities.

To economically support the activities that these special young people do: philosophy groups, publishing of their work (written with the use of the Facilitated Communication technique), theatre projects, sport activities, assisted homework and training courses. The dream is to create a social cooperative that can become a workplace worthy of these differently special young people and to give them a daily life that is full, creative and stimulating.

This projects gives back to the economy and business a new ethic soul. It is not charity nor assistance but a financial investment that is reflected in credibility and transparency. It is a working project but also a human growth path. Working alongside these kids fill the heart and the soul.

PROJECTS

All the design projects are thought of and written by K-Lab young people. They are a group of young people that can’t speak due to motor handicaps or behavioral disturbances and who are able to express themselves and tell their story only through writing thanks to FACILITATED COMMUNICATION. This is an Alphabetical Augmented Communication Language technique which allows them, after training, hard work and a lot of practice, to break their silence. A staff of designers, architects and professionals coordinates the creative management, the graphics and the projects.

HOW TO SUPPORT US AS…

A COMPANY: work with us in the production of design objects o special communication projects.

AN INDIVIDUAL: you can purchase a product, you can make a donation or become friend with K-Lab.

 

Ask information or send an email to: info@k-labdesign.it.

Photo credits: all the pictures are property of K-Lab

 

Fashion Designer, Made in Italy

BOLLI SARTORIA CREATIVA

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“Actually, we never followed the rules of the world of fashion, we chose to follow our passion which bloomed from our love for the handmade…“

 

We are Giulia and Caterina, born in the city of Arezzo under the Cancer sign.

Actually, we never followed the rules of the world of fashion, we chose to follow our passion, which bloomed from our love for the handmade and the small world we shape on ourselves, a universe made of pure craftsmanship. Bolli Sartoria Creativa was born officially on 10th March 2007, after 7 long years on working our way up. Copy of thinktwice (2)

We believe deeply in the freedom of expression and we are fascinated by how clothing contribute in being part of an identity. Thinking about what you are wearing is a choice; you chose the way  you want to feel with yourself and with your body. We are similar to “sponges” that’s why we get inspiration from anything that surround us. It could be a trip, a book, an art exhibition, a fabric… our purpose is to create only unique items!

Our customer base does not have an age limit, we serve children with a delicious collection for kids and ladies with trendy dresses. Most of our customers are Italian but we have also sold items to a Spanish shop in Barcelona, and thanks to wonderful friends around the world, we reached and we are appreciated also abroad.

We started our brand by producing hoodies, and till today they represent the primary product of our brand. The production increased and we enriched the collections with more sport clothing, and also elegant options: blazers and coats characterized as cold white winter season and, as previously said, the children collection. Beside our general offer we always give the chance to create a customized item chosen and selected from our clients, with a wide disposal of our fabrics.

Through the years we overcame difficult moments. Being sisters has been a positive experience, allowing us to have a connection that goes far beyond words, and most of all creativity. Rivers of words flow with no restraints when we have to confront each other or come to a final decision on something, we reach some points when we have to listen like we never knew each other.

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We had to make hard choices that ultimately proved to be precious for our professional growth, invigorating us. In the beginning the decision to open the shop in Arezzo was a challenge, we put more time and efforts on the creative side and to the improvement of the product quality. Italy is not known to assists businesses, nor the youngest in their entrepreneur path, especially if you are like us and chose the hard way of an artisan job. We are happy and proud to do what we love everyday and we strongly recommend whoever believes in this career to try.
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