Nature's Transformation

Mary Katrantzou shares her journey of harnessing the er of transformation to create ‘Serpenti Through the Eyes of’, BVLGARI’s exclusive capsule collection

- SARAH JOSEPH

How did the collaboration with BVLGARI originate and where does the name come from? BVLGARI kindly loaned us their one-of-akind High Jewellery pieces for my first couture show which took place at The Temple of Poseidon, in October 2019 and this was where our relationship started. We both felt a strong synergy and mutual appreciation so it felt natural when they invited me to interpret ‘Serpenti Through My Own Eyes’. As a starting point, I went to Rome and met up with Mireia Lopez Montoya, the Managing Director of Accessories, who showed me around BVLGARI’s historical archives. I had the opportunity to see all the iconic pieces that became the inspiration for our collection. I believe the future of fashion is built on the idea of collaboration. I grew up appreciating the codes of BVLGARI and I’m honoured to contribute to the evolution of the Serpenti icon.