Vanni

DESIGNER NAME: Vanni Cacocciola

BACKGROUND: Vanni is from Bordighera in Italy, and has studied at Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris as well as working for Jonathan Saunders and Mawi.

SIGNATURES: “Sharp and chic.”

TRADEMARK PIECE: “Real and fake fur bags.”

IDEAL CLIENT: “A busy woman with strong taste in fashion and lifestyle.”

MY COLLECTION: “My AW13 collection is inspired by housemaids and governesses; austere chic mixed with an early 90s sexy vibe.”

CULTURAL INFLUENCES: “I'm mostly influenced by architecture and music, I find Mies van der Rohe work and Bauhaus a source of endless inspiration, but living in London I'm also very inspired by the street's unexpected mixes.”

PLANS FOR 2013: “Build my brand slowly but surely and deliver beautifully made clothes to my clients.”