MEET THE DESIGNER:
MARI GIUDICELLI
Who is the Mari Giudicelli customer?
A woman that seeks practicality and elegance.
What inspired you for your fall collection?
What inspired you for your fall collection?
The rich natural sources of Brazil, it's fauna and flora.
What is your uniform?
Vintage denim and a white button down.
Describe the aesthetic of your home.
There's a lot of wood, brick walls, some mid century furniture scored on craigslist or found on the streets (I'm a picker), tons of plants, and sunlight.
What is your go to beauty product?
La Mer lotion. I love the scent, and it hydrates my skin very well.
How do you maintain balance in your life?
How do you maintain balance in your life?
I practice transcendental meditation twice a day, everyday, and try to exercise when I can. Even, if it's a short bike ride. I also try not to drink more than one cup of coffee a day, and not look at my phone all the time.
SHOP THE FW16 COLLECTION
ABOUT MARI
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Mari Giudicelli is a model and footwear designer living in NYC. The debut collection from her eponymous line is inspired by the desire to lead a less cluttered life by focusing on the essentials. With a subtle nod to retro, the collection embodies a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, materials and details.
The leathers borrow traits from a range of historical influences and are combined with modern shapes and materials. The result is a contemporary expression that offers a nostalgic connection while maintaining its overarching sense of modernity.
The leathers borrow traits from a range of historical influences and are combined with modern shapes and materials. The result is a contemporary expression that offers a nostalgic connection while maintaining its overarching sense of modernity.
Mari Giudicelli shoes are produced in a family-run factory in her native Brazil.
Biography from marigiudicelli.com
Top three image sources — Anna Alexia, T Magazine