Between design, passion and fashion: three books that inspired me

Reading has always been a source of inspiration for me, a way to explore new perspectives and enrich my creative journey. Some books, in particular, have left a mark on the way I view design, work and personal expression.

Today I want to share with you three readings that have inspired me.

“From One Thing Comes One Thing” - Bruno Munari

Bruno Munari is an iconic figure in design and creative thinking. His book From What Comes Into Being taught me how fundamental a well-structured design approach is to arriving at a solution to a problem. Munari explores the process of creation with a method that is not only technical, but also deeply intuitive and artistic. This vision helped me to look at jewelry,accessories not just as simple objects, but as elements of a design path made up of research, experimentation and meaning.

“For Love” - Giorgio Armani

In Per amore (For Love), Giorgio Armani recounts with great delicacy the connection between his work and his life, even dwelling on the care of his vegetable garden. What struck me most was the dedication and precision with which he tackles every detail, qualities that I find fundamental in the world of accessories as well. Every creation, whether a dress or a piece of jewelry, takes time, attention and love to become something unique. This book reminded me how important it is to put passion and care into every step of the creative process.

“The Life of Shapes” - Alessandro Michele

Alessandro Michele, former creative director of Gucci, explores fashion as an art form capable of transforming not only our appearance but also the way we perceive and express ourselves with The Life of Shapes. The book analyzes fashion as a personal language, a continuous evolution that allows us to tell who we are through shapes, colors and materials.

What struck me is the concept of fashion as a total experience, not just as an aesthetic, but as a deep expression of self. Each piece of jewelry, just like a piece of clothing, carries a message, a story and an identity, making the act of wearing it something intimate and meaningful.

These books, which I absolutely recommend, have made me travel and discover new parallel worlds. Each has left me with valuable lessons: the value of method and planning (From What Comes to What), the importance of dedication and time (For Love), and the freedom to express one's identity through what one creates and wears (The Life of Shapes).

Every fashion item, from a piece of jewelry to a piece of clothing, comes from an idea, from a detail, and what matters most is the story and value behind it.