Isabel Benenato
Lucca, Tuscany
Isabel Benenato was born and raised in Naples, in a family of creative people — her mother a seamstress, and her paternal grandfather, a passionate artist who filled her family home with his paintings. Isabel comes from a long line of Neapolitan tailors and produces her pieces in Lucca, Tuscany.
Isabel Benenato’s philosophy is rooted in her Southern Italian upbringing, which remains a constant source of inspiration. After attending fashion school in London, she spent 10 years developing her line before launching her label in 2008 in Milan with a focus on simple and essential living. Isabel’s overarching goal is to keep the brand small, truthful and honest. Her designs are based on an imperfect perfection reflective of humanity itself.
At the core of Isabel’s work is a respect for people and the planet starting with her materials to her ethical production practices. She is committed to sustainability and makes every effort to minimize her environmental footprint. All of her collections are manufactured in Italy with the intention to support her local community. “What I like is having an idea and being able to try it right away, rather than crossing the globe to have something made,” she says. Isabela’s pieces are seasonless, trend-proof and made to last.
“My ethos leans toward purity, the essential, with clothing far from anything common. I attach great importance to the cut, with a little bit of avant-garde character and I love to create knitwear.” — Isabel Benenato
Frenckenberger
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded by Terry-Ann Frencken and Nathalie Schönenberger, Frenckenberger is the creative combination of Frencken’s twenty years working with designer Rick Owens and Schönenberger’s wide experience in haute couture. The result is a luxury Swiss brand renowned for its sumptuous cashmere and refined elegance.
Frenckenberger champions the beauty of simplicity and comfort in its utilitarian interpretation of luxury. They offer the highest quality cashmere in straightforward designs with clean cuts. Luxe basic pieces, from cozy wraps and cardigans to classic tees and v-neck sweaters, are decadently soft. In Frenckenberger’s designs, cashmere is constructed to maximize the versatility of the exquisite feel of the fiber, from beautifully draping feather light tops to plush subtly felted pieces. Their lightweight, finely knit fabric creates adaptable items suited to many seasons, equally perfect for spring or layering for the lingering colder months. In a range of earthy neutrals, Frenckenberger’s lavish yet unpretentious garments serve as timeless foundational pieces in any wardrobe.
