Name of company: Casa di Moda Davide Muccinelli
Type of business: High Fashion House and interior design projects for luxury hotels
Location: Bologna, Italy
How long has the company been running? 6 years
Where did the idea come from?
From the founder, Davide Muccinelli, and his passion for art.
What are your company values?
• The Value of ‘Doing’ and Authentic Craftsmanship: A commitment to fine Italian craftsmanship and the preservation of traditional skills to ensure local sartorial heritage is not lost.
• Ethical and Responsible Sustainability: A stance against the overproduction of redundant clothing, favoring unique pieces, limited-edition capsule collections, a short supply chain, and repurposed fabrics.
• Synthesis of Fashion, Art, and Design: Garments are conceived as works of formal research, where structural design engages in dialogue with visual arts, cinema, and theater.
• Rejection of Passing Trends: A focus on identity and timeless style rather than mass-market trends and conformity.
• Cultural Commitment and Education: Viewing the maison as an ‘incubator of ideas’ and a space for mentorship and growth (such as Galleria 55), centered on cross-disciplinary collaboration and cultural promotion.
Currently, how many people work for the business?
2 employees, along with several strategic partnerships.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start a business?
Follow your dreams and passion.
Where do you hope the company will be in 5 years’ time?
Present as a direct benchmark in the world’s most prominent cities for arts and culture.
Photographer: Marco Rossetti @marcorossettiphotos facebook.com/marcorossettifoto marcorossettiphotos.com twitter.com/RossettiPhotos
Fashion Designer: Davide Muccinelli @muccinelli.davide davidemuccinelli.it; Calogero Insalaco @calogero_insalaco_
Wardrobe Stylist: Casa Di Moda Davide Muccinelli @casa_di_moda_davide_muccinelli davidemuccinelli.it
Model: Seye Mah Oury Amina @mahouryseye
