Portfolio · Fall / Winter 2026 · Eveningwear
La Notte Dorata is a winter eveningwear collection inspired by the surreal vision of Elsa Schiaparelli and the mysterious allure of Venice after dark. The collection explores the relationship between volume and form, introducing sculptural silhouettes that transform the body into a statement of presence and emotion. Through a refined interplay of structure and fluidity, each design embodies a sense of movement and theatricality. Deep, nocturnal tones are enhanced by subtle luminous elements, creating a contrast between shadow and light that evokes both mystery and opulence. Inspired by the concept of masquerade and hidden identity, the collection reveals a world where elegance becomes expressive and form becomes narrative. La Notte Dorata redefines contemporary eveningwear through a balance of boldness and sophistication, inviting the viewer into a dreamlike atmosphere where illusion and reality coexist.
The Looks
Each look moves from my technical flats and hand illustration to an AI rendering made from my drawings, then to an editorial photograph set somewhere in Venice.
Look I / IX
— velvet
A curtain of knife pleats rises over one shoulder and sweeps across the body like the opening of a stage.
From paper to render
Look II / IX
— the ruler of Venice
Ducal bordeaux, a column of gold buttons and a gilded cut-out that opens the waist like a bow.
From paper to render
Look III / IX
— the island of glass
Sculpted shoulders and fine pin-tucks catch the light like blown glass above a severe black column.
From paper to render
Look IV / IX
— the bridge
Severe from the front; from behind, an arched opening crossed by gold-buttoned bars — the Bridge of Sighs, worn.
From paper to render
Look V / IX
— the lagoon fog
A hooded cloud of pale taffeta parts to reveal a black column banded in jewelled embroidery.
From paper to render
Look VI / IX
— the lagoon
Armoured shoulders tipped in gold over a skirt of pleated mist that moves like water at dusk.
From paper to render
Look VII / IX
— the mask
A collar cut like a carnival mask frames the face; beneath it, a flash of gold and spotted lace.
From paper to render
Look VIII / IX
— the Grand Canal
Seen from above, the Grand Canal is an S of light through the city. Here it becomes a seam of lace from shoulder to hem.
From paper to render
Look IX / IX
— shadow
A hooded silhouette steps out of a dark calle; a chevron of gold glows where the cape falls open.
From paper to render
Look IV · The finished garment
The arched back crossed by straps, the sculpted gold buttons, and sleeves slit along the forearm so the hand comes through.
Finale
