Meet the Team
Lili Cacopardo
CO-FOUNDER I CREATIVE DIRECTOR & HEAD OF FOOTWEAR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTLili Cacopardo has over twenty years of experience in the international fashion and design industry. Her career includes work with Premiata, Bally, Dolce & Gabbana in Milan as well as senior roles in design development and project management across Europe.
Shaped by in-depth material research, technical development, and strategic project work, she combines aesthetic clarity with functional and process-driven thinking. Within the studio, she contributes across concept development, material selection, product development, and project coordination, supporting projects with a strong focus on quality, feasibility, and sustainability.
Fiona Podes
CO-FOUNDER I SALES & MARKETINGFiona leads sales and brand partnerships, bringing an international perspective and a strong foundation in design, strategy, and cross-cultural collaboration. Raised in California and having lived and worked in France, Guatemala, New York City, and Germany, she bridges European craftsmanship with the needs of U.S. and international fashion brands. With a background spanning design studios, creative operations, and consulting, Fiona focuses on building long-term relationships and guiding brands through complex, cross-border projects with clarity and care.
Teresa Pillan
LEATHER GOODS & ACCESSORIES DESIGNER I PRODUCT MANAGERTeresa Pillan is a senior leather goods designer based in Milan with extensive experience in the development of men’s and women’s accessories for fashion and lifestyle brands. After graduating in Industrial Design at Politecnico di Milano, her career led her to work with internationally renowned brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Valextra, and Police.
Her work spans the full design and development process, from early concept definition to product realization. She combines creative vision with strong technical understanding and deep expertise in leather goods, material selection, and product development. Her work focuses on translating brand identity into coherent, market-oriented leather goods collections, supported by precise technical development and the coordination of technical packs with international suppliers.
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