Portfolio · Fall / Winter 2026 · Eveningwear
La Notte Dorata is a winter eveningwear collection inspired by the surrealist world of Elsa Schiaparelli and the mysterious atmosphere of Venice after dark. Drawing inspiration from Venetian architecture, theatricality and the tradition of masquerade, the collection explores sculptural volumes, exaggerated silhouettes and the contrast between structure and fluidity. Deep, rich tones and subtle golden details evoke the interplay of light and shadow, creating a collection that combines contemporary elegance with a sense of mystery and drama.
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
— the stage
An asymmetric silhouette inspired by the dramatic movement of theatre curtains.
From paper to render
Look II / IX
— the ruler of Venice
Inspired by the grandeur of Venetian rulers, combining sharp tailoring with golden details.
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
Inspired by the Bridge of Sighs, translating its arches into a structured open-back design.
From paper to render
Look V / IX
— the lagoon fog
Inspired by the mist over Venice, contrasting soft volume with a structured silhouette.
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
Inspired by Venetian masks, with an exaggerated collar that transforms the silhouette.
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 mysterious silhouette exploring concealment and revelation through dark volumes and golden accents.
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
