Florence’s cathedral is a symbol recognised worldwide for bringing to the light a new art movement: renaissance (in Italian il Rinascimento, which literally translates to ‘the rebirth’). For Undici, sustainable fashion is a sort of rebirth of fashion; it is the creation of stunning items of clothing in small quantities locally to avoid the exploitation of both workers and our planet.

Cariatide Embroidery’s work can also be considered a rebirth. Embroidery is a technique that has been used all over the world for thousands of years, but seems to be less common as the days go by, especially within the younger generations. Collaborations like this help to bring new life to this beautiful technique, so we can carry it forward and pass it on to future generations. We know that art is constantly evolving, and we want to keep up in a respectful and sustainable way.

The design for this collar pays respect to this crucial art movement, depicting the symmetry of the secondary rose windows on the cathedral’s facade, and details of the main door positioned in the back.