My Creative Cup of Tea

November 06, 2024

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MIAORAN

Milan

Italy

Established in 2015 in the Italian metropolis of Milan by Ran Miao, a talented Chinese-born Fashion designer and pattern maker who attended some of the most prestigious European Art and Design schools and had the pleasure and privilege of collaborating with Italian Maison Missoni, MIAORAN (a funny upside down eponymous name) is turning 10 soon. A very big milestone for the young and promising half Italian, half Chinese contemporary artisanal brand for modern humans. A one-of-a-kind independent label that stands out from the crowd and has been supported from the beginning by Italian Maestro, Re Giorgio Armani himself who hosted the S/S 2017 fashion show at his Armani Teatro. A small and virtuous Maison, characterized by a new, playful, audacious, ironic, innovative, spontaneous and fluid vision of Fashion, which plays with the male and female codes, focuses on details, shapes, fits (oversized and relaxed), premium fabrics and supports craftsmanship. To make each single item relevant and precious. A new challenging creative and entrepreneurial journey on which Ran embarked alone before welcoming on board, as his trusty business partner and second creative director, talented young Italian designer and pattern maker Filippo Todisco, in 2020. MIAORAN has since turned itself into the successful human and professional tale of two harmonious creative minds, inspired by natural elements, working side by side in perfect synergy. Two passionate and committed human beings who do not follow the trends. But celebrate the beauty of our beloved Mother Earth: mixing in the most poetic way possible two cultures and their unique artisanal heritages, and creating a timeless, modern, easy-to-wear, luxury and eco-conscious wardrobe made to last. Designed and crafted slowly with care by skilled artisans. An ode to a modern, essential and natural beauty.